Background
Cook, William Wilson was born on April 16, 1858 in Hillsdale, Michigan, United States. Son of John Potter and Martha (Wolford) C., of Cayuga County, New New York
Cook, William Wilson was born on April 16, 1858 in Hillsdale, Michigan, United States. Son of John Potter and Martha (Wolford) C., of Cayuga County, New New York
Descendant in 9th generation from Governor William Bradford. Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1880, Bachelor of Laws, 1882.
Admitted to New York bar, 1883, practiced as corporation lawyer, New York City, until 1921.