RootsChat.Com

General => Armed Forces => Topic started by: Joanna Tolhurst on Tuesday 24 July 07 00:10 BST (UK)

Title: Key? & colour sergeant royal artillery pre 1827
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Tuesday 24 July 07 00:10 BST (UK)

James Graham was described as:
'Key & colour sergeant royal artillery deceased'
on his daughter, Christian Dewar's death certificate  (Glasgow 1871).
I think it reads 'key' but not sure.  James died in 1827 and so far going through the Royal Artillery muster rolls, I have him in the 8th battillion in Malta 1807 - 1809. Christian was born in Malta 1812.
Any clues as to what the key refers to or info regarding colour sergeants would be appreciated.
Jo

Title: Re: Key? & colour sergeant royal artillery pre 1827
Post by: OldBraggs on Tuesday 24 July 07 07:13 BST (UK)

Jo,

You will probably find that it is Pay & Colour Sergeant.

regards,
Steve

Title: Re: Key? & colour sergeant royal artillery pre 1827
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Tuesday 24 July 07 09:19 BST (UK)

Thanks Steve that makes more sense.
Jo