Hello all! I have a Matheson cousin here in the USA who has a question. I thought someone on this list could answer this one. Best regards, J. Kurt Matheson (Iain MacMhathain) <<I was just informed that our grandfather's occupation was listed as a Constable on the birth registration of one of his daughters in 1864. Yet, his death certificate and one some census reports listed him as a drapers traveler/tailor. Being a constable, was he actually on the police force?? Or was the term Constable used as a title for volunteer?>>