1872 Aug 27 born Rothesay, Bute . Father: Alexr. Chalmers Mother: Jane Barbour. His father is a gardener
1881 census at 131 Causewayside , Edinburgh
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Alexr Chalmers | 42 | Head |
| Jane Chalmers | 37 | Wife |
| Peter Chalmers | 16 | Son |
| Christine Chalmers | 14 | Daughter |
| Amalia Chalmers | 11 | Daughter |
| Robert Chalmers | 8 | Son |
| John Chalmers | 6 | Son |
| Alexander Chalmers | 3 | Son |
| James Chalmers | 1 | Son |
1889 Mar 28 Enlists in Royal Scots. Father Alex Chalmers, Broughton Rd, Edinburgh
1889 Jun 11 Disicharged - mis-statement of age
1890 Sep 2 enlists with Black Watch
1896 Aug 28 Married to Isabella Leslie Crawford
1897 Sep 1 Transfers to Reserve. He is noted as being Alcoholic
1899 Oct 9 recalled to Colours
1902 Sep 1 Discharged at end of engagement from Black Watch
1903 Jan 5 Attested Black Watch
1907 Jan 4 discharged at end of engagement
1907 Mar 26 Attests to Militia
1907 Jun 26 Buys himself out of Militia. His parents Alexander & Jane are NOK
1915 May 24 #4257 in Royal Highlanders
1918 May 12 His wife Isabella died
1918 Jun 12. Transfers to Labour Corps
1919 Mar 7 Discharged from Labour Corps
1921 Jul 6 enlisted with RIC no 82376. Car cleaner & ex-Soldier.