My earliest known Ealer ancestor is Peter Ealer b. 2 Feb 1744 in Germany, d. 25 Jul 1822. He is buried in Stone Churchyard (Zion's) near Kreidersville, PA. He immigrated in 1761. The name has also been known as Oehler/Ehler.
My direct line is through his son Abraham Ealer b. 23 Jan 1773, d. 29 Jan 1859.
I have further information about this family if interested.