- Cousins, Charles
[E] Cousins, Charles, musician and band-
master, was born near Portsmouth, January
2, 1830. Educated at the Royal Hospital
Schools, Greenwich, from 1841. Assistant
band-master of the Royal Caledonian Asylum,
1846. Member of band of the 1st Life Guards,
under Mr. James Waddell. Studied at Kneller
Hall, Hounslow, for a band-mastership. Band-
master of 2nd Dragoon Guards, October, 1863.
Served with Guards in India, 1864-70. Held
appointment till 1874. Director of Music at
Kneller Hall, November 1, 1874. He died in
June, 1890.entry id: 103-R-9
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