George Edward Yonge
George Edward Yonge (/jʌŋ/; 4 July 1824 – 27 December 1904) was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1844 to 1853. His elder brother was Charles Duke Yonge.
A fast roundarm bowler (unknown hand) who was mainly associated with Oxford University, he made 26 known appearances in first-class matches and took 146 wickets.[1] He played for the Gentlemen in the Gentlemen v Players series.
He married 6 October 1859, at St Georges Bloomsbury, Lucy, daughter of Gideon Acland of Tiverton, Devon. Barrister Middle Temple 1853 [2] and later Treasurer of Southampton (Hants) County.[3] One son, George Acland, who was born on 23rd Sept 1868 and died 6 October 1870. He died 8 December 1904. at Stoke Lodge, Bishopstoke Eastleigh in Hampshire.[4]
George is incorrectly called Gerald on many web sites.
References
- ^ CricketArchive. Retrieved on 17 November 2008.
- ^ Men-at-the Bar : a biographical hand-list of the members of the various Inns of Court, including Her Majesty's judges, etc. / by Joseph Foster
- ^ occupation shown on death certificate
- ^ death certificate
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