Background
MACKENZIE, William Cook was born in 1862. 3rd son of late Colin Mackenzie of Stornoway, Island of Lewis.
MACKENZIE, William Cook was born in 1862. 3rd son of late Colin Mackenzie of Stornoway, Island of Lewis.
Studied at various schools in Stornoway. Privately in London.
After being four years in the London office of the British India Steam Navigation Company, went to Brisbane, Queensland. Lived there, 1884-1888. Returned to England in latter year.
Since engaged in commercial and literary work in London.
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (Scot.).
Spouse 1897, Gertrude Mary, daughter of J. Parker Anderson, late of the British Museum.