"Original settlers" refers to the first people or communities who established a new place or region as their home. They are the individuals or groups who settled in an area before it became more populated or developed. Full definition
The genealogy of the pure laine — dating back to original settlers of New France in the seventeenth century — has been the subject of detailed research. (myintimcity.com)
Your hosts are Gary and Diane Owens, great, great grand daughter of Boque, one of the Islands original settlers from Abemama Island. (wikiaustralia.com)
Butler was originally called West Bloomingdale, and there weren't very many original settlers, but that peaceful charm has been retained over the years. (effectivecoverage.com)