I would guess that an Ale House, was his home, once he was settled......or he had an Ale house previously.
A persons trade, or occupation was part of the process of being allowed to settle. If a trade or profession could benefit the Parish, you were more than halfway to be allowed to 'settle'.
It's pretty much similar to be allowed to settle/emigrate in Australia or America....If you have a profession that's needed/wanted, you stood a better chance.
In general, if you had nothing to offer a Parish.....why would they allow them to settle.
Steve.
