Background
MACFIE, William was born on May 9, 1840 in Greenock. Son of late Robert Maclie, Justice of the Peace, D.L., of Airds and Oban, Argyllshire, and Langhouse, Renfrewshire (d. 1899), and Agnes, daughter of James Fairrie of Greenock (d.
MACFIE, William was born on May 9, 1840 in Greenock. Son of late Robert Maclie, Justice of the Peace, D.L., of Airds and Oban, Argyllshire, and Langhouse, Renfrewshire (d. 1899), and Agnes, daughter of James Fairrie of Greenock (d.
Greenock Academy; Edinburgh Academy and University.
Came to Liverpool, 1858. Joined Volunteers as private, 1859. Gazetted Ensign, 1868.
Captain 1868; Lieutenant-Colonel 1880. Honourable Colonel 1887. Retired (age limit), 1900.
Honourable Colonel of Battalion, 1902. Reci'cations: shooting, fishing. V. D., Justice of the Peace; sugar refiner at Liverpool.
Club : Liverpool Reform. M‘GAREL-HOGG, family name of Baron Magheramorne.
Spouse 1867, Jane Crawford, 2nddaughter of James Allan of Glasgow.