Cook, Henry Shank

Education

Student United College 1865-1866 Gk. 1; Lat. 1; Math. 1 1866-1867 Lat. 2; Gk. 2; Math. 1 1867-1868 Log.; Eng. Lit.; Lat. 3; Math. 2 1868-1869 N. Phil.; M. Phil. Stewart bursar, 1866.

Birth/childhood

Born 6.6.1851 son of Alexander Shank Cook, sheriff of Ross and Jane Stirling.

Attended Edinburgh Academy.

Career

In 1874 went to Queensland, stock raising. Went to Natal 1878. At outbreak of Zulu War became a Lieutenant of Cavalry. Invalided home, 1879. [Soldier]

Death

Died 19.7.1879.

Sources

  • Edinburgh Academy Register