England’s Immigrants 1330 – 1550 Resident Aliens in the Late Middle Ages
| Surname: | Hosteler |
| Forename: | William |
| Gender: | Male |
| Place of Residence: | Rochester, Kent |
| Occupation(s): | hosteler at The Crown Inn, servant to John Custe |
| Taxation Status: | non-householder |
| Original Document: | E 179/124/107, rot. 6d (tax assessment, 24 May 1440) |
| Notes: | Paid. Described as 'William Hosteler atte Crowne, servant to John Custe'. The Crown Inn stood at the end of Rochester Bridge, and was owned by the bridge. John Cust was not a warden of the bridge at this time, but was by 1443, holding the post until at least 1446. Hosteler was presumably William's occupation, but may also have served as his surname. |
| Biographical Notes: | No Notes |
| Relationships: | No Relationships |