What is a 'Hostler'
My ancestor on most census states engineer, engine keeper and the Death Certificate states Hostler???
Could I have the wrong one??
Thanks Kay
HOSTLER??
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Hi Kay,
Click on the Sources tab at the top of this page, then go to Old Occupations in Scotland list. You'll see that a Hostler is a " person looking after horses at an inn". Now whether that's your man or not, I can't say... Some people did change occupations. How certain are you from the other facts?
All the best,
Sarah
Click on the Sources tab at the top of this page, then go to Old Occupations in Scotland list. You'll see that a Hostler is a " person looking after horses at an inn". Now whether that's your man or not, I can't say... Some people did change occupations. How certain are you from the other facts?
All the best,
Sarah
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Re: HOSTLER??
It was Thomas's (the engine keeper) father William who was the hostler Kay.rubeaz wrote:What is a 'Hostler'
My ancestor on most census states engineer, engine keeper and the Death Certificate states Hostler???
Could I have the wrong one??
Thanks Kay
Regards,
Annette