William Ross

William Ross was one of Queen Victoria's pipers. He was Pipe Major of the 42nd Regiment before joining the Queen's household and between 1883 and 1891 held the post of Head Piper. He was paid £80 per annum as Piper, £50 as Groom of the State Chamber and received £5 per annum for the upkeep of his pipe

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