Militia Lists, 1711 meanings of phrases

[1716]

Excuse my ignorance, but how exactly do these two phrases equate to

"ground of exemption claimed"

in the Selkirkshire Militia list of 1811.

Constable

and what seems like

L.O.M. or L.O.W.

There is a lack of age on this person also.

[stevew101]

Had he claimed exemption from serving in the Militia, as he was a serving Constable.

Constables were first appointed in 1617 in Scotland.

Steve

[1716]

It would seem so (how would I check?) but why would serving as a constable negate serving in the militia?

He seems to have multitasked jobs, tailor, constable and innkeeper!

[stevew101]

I think that a constable in those days was an unpaid position.  I guess that he would have been exempt from the militia, as a constable would still be needed in the area.

The first paid Constables were introduced in London in 1829.  Other areas followed.

He may well have made his living as a tailor and an innkeeper.

Steve

[Isabel H]

I don't know what it means, but think that may be L & M. Possibly initials of placenames?