List of early English cricketers to 1786

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The purpose of this article is to create a list of the earliest known cricketers whose careers began prior to the foundation of Lord's Cricket Ground and Marylebone Cricket Club in 1787. The list is by season, this being the season in which the player's name first appears in existing sources.

Before 1709, the names are those of people known to have been involved in the sport although they might not have been top-class players. For these people, the town or village is given with which they were associated.

From 1709, more information is available in the sources so it is easier to identify the best players and the clubs or county teams with which they were most usually associated. Enough details are known for most players since 1772 to justify an article but for some nothing more is known than a name on a few scorecards and so the known details are recorded here (e.g., Baker (Hants) – played one match in 1777 only).

Note that patrons were invariably players themselves and generally captained their own teams.

Note : each season has a main source that applies to all players in that season except where otherwise stated.


[edit] Early cricket to 1700

John Derrick played kreckett at The Royal Grammar School in Guildford
John Derrick played kreckett at The Royal Grammar School in Guildford

[edit] 1597 [1]

  • John Derrick (Guildford, Surrey)

[edit] 1611 [2]

  • Richard Latter (Sidlesham, Sussex)
  • Bartholomew Wyatt (Sidlesham, Sussex)

[edit] 1624 [3]

  • Jasper Vinall (West Hoathly, Sussex)
  • Edward Tye (West Hoathly, Sussex)

[edit] 1628 [2]

  • William Greentree (East Lavant, Sussex)
  • Edward Taylor (East Lavant, Sussex)

[edit] 1629 [2]

  • Henry Cuffin (Ruckinge, Kent)

[edit] 1636 [4]

  • Henry Mabbinck (West Horsley, Surrey)

[edit] 1646 [2]

  • Samuel Filmer (Coxheath)
  • Thomas Harlackenden (Coxheath)
  • Walter Franklyn (Maidstone)
  • Richard Marsh (Maidstone)
  • Robert Sanders (Maidstone)
  • William Cooper (Maidstone)

[edit] 1646 [3]

  • Henry Brand (Selsey, West Sussex)
  • Thomas Latter (Selsey, West Sussex)

[edit] 1652 [5]

  • John Rabson (Cranbrook, Kent)

[edit] 1666 [4]

[edit] 1671 [2]

  • Edward Bound (Shere, Surrey)

[edit] 1676 [6]

  • Henry Tonge (British Mission, Aleppo, Turkey)

[edit] 1677 [3]

[edit] 1694 [2]

  • Sir John Pelham (Lewes, Sussex)

[edit] 1701 to 1730

Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond, was an early cricket patron
Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond, was an early cricket patron

[edit] 1702 [3]

[edit] 1709 [7]

[edit] 1724 [8]

[edit] 1725 [3]

[edit] 1726 [8]

[edit] 1727 [3]

The oldest known cricket bat belonged to John Chitty in 1729.
The oldest known cricket bat belonged to John Chitty in 1729.

[edit] 1729 [9]

  • John Chitty (Surrey)

[edit] 1730 [10]

  • Mr Andrews (patron; Sunbury/Surrey)

[edit] 1731 to 1740

Frederick, Prince of Wales, is erroneously thought to have been killed by a cricket ball
Frederick, Prince of Wales, is erroneously thought to have been killed by a cricket ball

[edit] 1731 [10]

[edit] 1732 [11]

  • Christopher Jones (Artillery Ground keeper)

[edit] 1734 [10]

[edit] 1735 [10]

  • Cook (Brentford; "one of the best bowlers in England")
  • Dunn (London)
  • Ellis (London; their "best bowler")
  • Mr Jervoise (patron; Croydon)
  • Marshall (London)
  • Pool (London)
  • Wakeland (London)
  • Wheatley (London)
  • Wood (Woodcot, Surrey; there were apparently two Woods of Woodcot)

[edit] 1736 [10]

  • George Oldner (London)

[edit] 1737 [3]

  • John Boots (Sussex)

[edit] 1739 [7]

[edit] 1741 to 1760

[edit] 1741 [8]

[edit] 1742 [12]

[edit] 1743 [7]

[edit] 1744 [3]

[edit] 1745 [12]

  • William Anderson (London)
  • Robert Lascoe (Bromley)
  • Broad (Addington)
  • Hodge (Long Robin's XI)
  • Howard (Kent)
  • Jacob Mann (Newland's XI)
  • Martin (Newland's XI)
  • Norton (London)

[edit] 1747 [12]

[edit] 1748 [7]

  • John Capon (London & Surrey)
  • Durling (Addington & Surrey)
  • Darville (Berkshire)
  • George Carter (London)

[edit] 1749 [12]

  • John Frame (Dartford & Kent)
  • Humphreys (Surrey)
  • John Colchin (Bromley)

[edit] 1750 [12]

[edit] 1751 [12]

  • Stephen Harding (Thursley and Chertsey)
  • Stephens (Dartford)
  • Matthews (All-England)
  • Stone (Kent)
  • Wilden (Kent)

[edit] 1754 [10]

  • Parr (Chatham)
The Seven Years War had a major impact on cricket
The Seven Years War had a major impact on cricket

[edit] 1759 [6]

  • John Edmeads (Chertsey and Surrey)
  • Gill (Bucks) – one of the earliest known wicketkeepers
  • John (Thomas) Wood (Chertsey and Surrey)
  • Gascoigne (London)
  • Potter (Dartford)
  • Goldstone (Dartford)
  • Killick (Dartford)
  • Wakelin (Dartford)
  • Burchwood (Kent) – said to be the main bowler for All-England v Dartford
  • John Haynes (Surrey)
  • Saunders (Berkshire)
  • Allen (Middlesex)
  • Nyland (sic, Sussex) – probably Richard Nyren
  • Cheeseman (Sussex)

[edit] 1761 to 1770

[edit] 1761 [7]

Master batsman John Small is buried in St Peter's churchyard in his home village of Petersfield
Master batsman John Small is buried in St Peter's churchyard in his home village of Petersfield

[edit] 1764 [7]

[edit] 1765 [10]

[edit] 1767 [7]

John Frederick Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset
John Frederick Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset

[edit] 1768 [7]

[edit] 1769 [8]

[edit] 1771 to 1775

[edit] 1771 [7]

[edit] 1772 [6]

[edit] 1773 [6]

[edit] 1774 [6]

British troops marching to Concord in April 1775. It is possible that William Bedster, George Louch and Richard Purchase took part in the American War of Independence.
British troops marching to Concord in April 1775. It is possible that William Bedster, George Louch and Richard Purchase took part in the American War of Independence.

[edit] 1775 [6]

  • Thomas Taylor (Hampshire)
  • Thomas Swayne (Chertsey)
  • Rev Charles Bartholomew (Chertsey)
  • Bassden aka Baseden (Kent) – played two matches to 1777
  • Benick aka Bonick (Coulsdon) – played two matches to 1789 (if same player)
  • Daniel Etheridge (Chertsey) – played two matches in 1775 only
  • Richard Lipscomb (Chertsey) – played one match in 1775 only
  • Francis aka Frances (Hants) – played one match in 1775 only (possibly the brother of Richard Francis)
  • Ashby aka Ashley (Coulsdon; amateur) – played one match in 1775 only
  • Burkin (Coulsdon) – played one match in 1775 only
  • Henry Palmer (Coulsdon/Surrey) – played one match in 1775 only
  • Birdseye (London) – played one match in 1775 only
  • Faggoter (Surrey) – played one match in 1775 only
  • Warren (London) – played one match in 1775 only

[edit] 1776 to 1780

[edit] 1776 [6]

[edit] 1777 [6]

  • Robert Clifford (Kent)
  • Richard Hosmer (Kent)
  • Mills (Surrey)
  • William Pattenden (Kent)
  • Richard Stanford (Kent)
  • Lamborn (Surrey and Hampshire)
  • Noah Mann (Hampshire)
  • William Bedster (Surrey and Middlesex)
  • Pennell (Kent) – played five matches to 1781
  • Townsend (Kent) – played seven matches to 1786
  • Waller junior (Kent) – played two matches in 1777 only
  • Bidewell (Kent) – played one match in 1777 only
  • Houness (Kent) – played one match in 1777 only
  • Lawrence (Kent) – played one match in 1777 only
  • Oakley (Kent) – played one match in 1777 only
  • Baker (Hants) – played one match in 1777 only

[edit] 1778 [6]

  • Boltwood (All-England; amateur) – played one match in 1778 only
  • Irons (All-England; amateur) – played one match in 1778 only
  • Mansfield (All-England; amateur) – played one match in 1778 only
  • Polden (Berkshire; amateur) – played one match in 1778 only
  • H Bonham (Hants) – played one match in 1778 only

[edit] 1779 [6]

  • Berwick (Surrey and Hampshire) – played six matches to 1780

[edit] 1780 [6]

[edit] 1781 to 1786

[edit] 1781 [6]

  • M Rimmington (Kent)
  • J Martin (Essex)
  • Hogben (Kent) – played six matches to 1782
  • Webb (Kent) – played five matches in 1781 only
  • Holness (Kent) – played one match in 1781 only
  • Hodges (Kent) – played one match in 1781 only
  • Skinner (Hants) – played one match in 1781 only

[edit] 1782 [6]

[edit] 1783 [6]

Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond
Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond

[edit] 1784 [6]

  • Jack Small (Hampshire)
  • Davidson (Essex) – played three matches to 1787
  • Cole (Hampshire) – played two matches to 1788

[edit] 1785 [6]

George Finch, 9th Earl of Winchilsea
George Finch, 9th Earl of Winchilsea
  • George Finch, 9th Earl of Winchilsea (patron; WCC)
  • Gilbert East (Berkshire)
  • Captain Monson (WCC)
  • Barker (Essex; amateur) – played six matches to 1793
  • J Russell (Essex; amateur) – played nine matches to 1793
  • Dampier (WCC; amateur) – played five matches to 1787
  • Peachey (WCC; amateur) – played two matches in 1785 only
  • Slater (Berkshire; amateur) – played four matches to 1787
  • Lord Strathavon (MCC; amateur) – played four matches to 1792
  • Tyson (WCC/MCC; amateur) – played seven matches to 1794
  • Belch (Berks) – played one match in 1785 only
  • Fothers (Essex) – played one match in 1785 only
  • Kingsmill (Essex) – played one match in 1785 only
  • J Norman (Essex; amateur) – played one match in 1785 only
  • Spriggs (Berks) – played one match in 1785 only
  • Dyke (Kent; amateur) – played two matches in 1785 only
  • Edwards (Kent; amateur) – played two matches in 1785 only
  • Smith (Kent; amateur) – played two matches in 1785 only
  • Thompson (Kent; amateur) – played two matches in 1785 only
  • Willard (Kent; amateur) – played two matches in 1785 only
  • Wilmot (Kent; amateur) – played two matches in 1785 only

[edit] 1786 [6]

  • Thomas Walker (Hampshire and Surrey)
  • John Nyren (Hampshire)
  • Harry Walker (Hampshire and Surrey)
  • Henry Crozoer (Kent)
  • Hawkins (Hampshire; amateur) – played four matches to 1787
  • Isaac Hatch (Kent; amateur) – played one match in 1786 only
  • Finch (Kent) – played one match in 1786 only
  • Collier (Kent) – played one match in 1786 only

[edit] References

  1. ^ H S Altham, A History of Cricket, Volume 1 (to 1914), George Allen & Unwin, 1962
  2. ^ a b c d e f John Major, More Than A Game, HarperCollins, 2007
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Timothy J McCann, Sussex Cricket in the Eighteenth Century, Sussex Record Society, 2004
  4. ^ a b From Lads to Lord's; The History of Cricket: 1300 – 1787
  5. ^ David Underdown, Start of Play, Allen Lane, 2000
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744 – 1826), Lillywhite, 1862
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j G B Buckley, Fresh Light on 18th Century Cricket, Cotterell, 1935
  8. ^ a b c d e H T Waghorn, The Dawn of Cricket, Electric Press, 1906
  9. ^ Rowland Bowen, Cricket: A History of its Growth and Development, Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1970
  10. ^ a b c d e f g H T Waghorn, Cricket Scores, Notes, etc. (1730 – 1773), Blackwood, 1899
  11. ^ G B Buckley, Fresh Light on Pre-Victorian Cricket, Cotterell, 1937
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h F S Ashley-Cooper, At the Sign of the Wicket: Cricket 1742 – 1751, Cricket Magazine, 1900
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