The surname Wostear was first found in Worcestershire where one of the first records of the name was John of Worcester (died circa 1140), an English monk and chronicler. He is generally believed to have authored the Chronicon ex chronicis, a world wide history which begins with the creation and ends in 1140.
Florence of Worcester (died 1118), (Latin: Florentius) was another monk who probably contributed to the same work.
Years later, Roger of Worcester (died 1179) was Bishop of Worcester from 1164 to 1179 and played a critical role in the controversy between Henry II of England, (Roger's cousin,) and Archbishop Thomas Becket. Sylvester of Worcester would later become Bishop of Worcester (1216-1218.)
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Early History of the Wostear family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wostear research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1180, 1290, 1402, 1415, 1482, 1567, 1622, 1658, 1669 and 1689 are included under the topic Early Wostear History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Wostear Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Worcester, Wuster, Worster, Wooster, Wostear, Wircester and many more.
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Early Notables of the Wostear family
Outstanding amongst the family at this time was William Worcester or William of Worcester (c.?1415- c.?1482), an English chronicler and antiquary from Bristol. He was the son of William de Worcester, a substantial burgess of Bristol, and Elizabeth, daughter... Another 38 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Wostear Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Wostear family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Peter Wooster, who arrived in New England in 1632; William Wooster who arrived in New England in 1640; John Woosters who arrived in Maryland in 1668.
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