Education
Clifton College.
Clifton College.
He was born in Mussoorie and died in Winscombe. He was educated at Clifton College and Royal Military Academy Woolwich. Cookson made a single first-class appearance for the side, during the 1882 season, against Marylebone Cricket Club.
Batting as a tailender, he scored eight runs in the only innings in which he batted during the match.