Searching for great grandfathers 5th battalion, Ardwick Volunteers record

[heywood]

Do you have his marriage certificate with his occupation?
In 1901 911/92/14
He is a boarder in Sussex, with another Professional Musician.
Two lodgers are Circus grooms - perhaps he is with a travelling show.

I can’t  see him in 1891.

[Loyo]

Yes, his profession is marked as bandsman on his marriage certificate.

No, I havent been able to find him in 1891 census.

[heywood]

I am not sure, but I think the Volunteers were like the Territorials - not regulars.

There is a newspaper snippet - February 1898, Manchester Evening Chronicle which mentions the band and the battalion parade.

I recall a while ago, whist searching, that musicians were recruited for the various military bands.

[heywood]

His wife is with her sister in 1901. I see her family were associated with music - perhaps how they met.