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Name: MACKENZIE, George Sutherland KCMG, CB, Sir
Nee: bro of Edmund Norman Mackenzie
Birth Date: 5 May 1844 Bolarum, India
Death Date: 1 Nov 1910 London
First Date: 1888
Last Date: 1891
Profession: First Administrator of the IBEA Co. 1888-1890 and 1891.
Area: Mombasa
Married: 1. In South Kensington 10 July 1883 Eliza Mary Armstrong d.1904 2. In Chelsea 17 July 1905 Mary Matilda Owen b. 1854 Charlton Kings, Glos., d. 14 Feb 1934 Jamaica, widow of Archibald George Bovill
Book Reference: Gillett, Hobley, Permanent Way, Tucker, Kelly, North, Playne, EA Diary, IBEA, DNB
General Information:
Playne - A partner in the firm of Gray, Dawes & Co., Sir George Mackenzie has worked hard to develop British interests both in Africa and Persia, and as a result has received not only his KCMG and CB, but the Grand Cross of Crown of Italy, and Grand Cross of Brilliant Star of Zanzibar. He was born in May 1844, and early made a name by exploring the Karun Valley, Persia. He was the first to open up direct communication between Ispahan and Mahommerah, via Shuster.
Sir George also had the privilege in 1888 of being appointed first administrator of the IBEA Co's territories, now united in the BEA Protectorate. On behalf of the Italian Govt. he arranged treaties with the Somali tribes on the Benadir Coast of EA. A member of the Travellers, Oriental, and City of London Clubs, he is fond of shooting and travelling; and besides being Vice-President of the Royal Geographical Society he is a member of the Council of the Royal Colonial Institute.
IBEA Co. - Nominal List of British Born Subjects resident in IBEA Territories within the Sultans Domain, 30 April 1891 - G.S. Mackenzie, Scotland, Director of IBEA Co.
IBEA - Director of Imperial British East Africa Company and Administrator in Africa 1888-89
Hobley - 1890 - Sir George was leaving for England very shortly and Mr Pigott was taking over his duties.
North - Director of IBEA Co.
Mombasa Cathedral plaque: in affectionate memory of / Sir George Sutherland Mackenzie K.C.M.G. C.B. / born 5th May 1844 died 1st November 1910 / first Administrator of the / Imperial British East African Company Ltd / 1888 - 1890 / one of his first acts of administration / was the redemption of / 1422 domestic slaves at Rabai / this tablet is erected by / his brothers and sisters