List of Early English Cricketers To 1786 - 1701 To 1763

1701 To 1763

Year Name club/county Notes
1702
Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond		 Sussex The sport's earliest known major patron.
1709 William Bedle Dartford and Kent Bedle's 1768 obituary states that he was the "most expert cricket player in England".
1724 Edwin Stead Kent A major patron of Kent cricket who died young in 1735.
1725
Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond		 Sussex The two major patrons of Sussex cricket in general and of the Slindon club in particular. The earliest known mention of both in a cricket connection is via a letter sent by Gage to Richmond in July 1725.
Sir William Gage, 7th Baronet
1726 Edmund Chapman Chertsey and Surrey His 1763 obituary described him as "one of the most dextrous cricket players in England".
Perry London Both took part in the earliest known single wicket match.
Piper Hampton and Middlesex
1727 Alan Brodrick, 2nd Viscount Midleton Surrey A Surrey patron who was partly responsible for drawing up the first known rules of the game.
Thomas Waymark Sussex and Berkshire Accounted the first great all-rounder, Waymark played for over 20 years and was noted for his "extraordinary agility and dexterity".
1729 John Chitty Surrey
The owner of what is now the world's oldest surviving cricket bat (pictured), which is kept in the museum at The Oval.
1730 Mr Andrews Sunbury and Surrey A Surrey patron who challenged the Duke of Richmond's team in 1730.
1731
Frederick, Prince of Wales		 none Heir to the throne who became very interested in cricket when he first came to England from Hanover and was a major patron for the rest of his life.
Tim Coleman London Described in a contemporary report as "the famous Tim Coleman".
Captain Beak none Both took part in an early single wicket contest, though it was a minor match.
Lieutenant Coke
Mr Chambers Richmond and Surrey A Surrey patron who challenged the Duke of Richmond's team in 1731.
1732 Christopher Jones London? Keeper of the Artillery Ground.
1734 Charles Sackville, Lord Middlesex Kent An occasional patron of Kent cricket.
Lord John Philip Sackville Kent A major patron of Kent cricket who was also a noted player.
1735 Cook Brentford Described by a contemporary reporter as "one of the best bowlers in England".
Dunn London Evidently a top order batsman who is mentioned in three match reports.
Ellis Described by a contemporary reporter as London's "best bowler".
Wakeland Made two known appearances in single wicket contests.
Wheatley Evidently a top order batsman, known to have been a distiller by trade.
Marshall Recorded in one match in 1735 only.
Pool Recorded in one match in 1735 only.
Mr Jervoise Croydon and Surrey A Surrey patron who was active in 1735.
Wood Woodcot, Surrey Mentioned briefly in a 1735 report. There were apparently two Woods of Woodcot.
1736 George Oldner London Appeared in a top-class single wicket contest in 1736.
1737 John Boots Sussex Village cricket player who died during a match after colliding with another player.
1739 John Bowra Bromley Known as the "Kentish Shepherd" and believed to be the father of William Bowra.
1741 John Newland Slindon Brother of Richard Newland. First mentioned in correspondence by the Duchess of Richmond which establishes the connection between her husband and the Slindon club.
Adam Newland Brother of Richard Newland. Noted member of the Slindon team.
Richard Newland One of the most outstanding players of the sport's pioneering era before the introduction of the pitched delivery. Made the highest known individual score of the period.
1743 John Bryant Bromley and Kent Brother of James Bryant. One of the best players for the Kent county team and a key member of Bromley Cricket Club.
John Cutbush Maidstone and Kent Rated among "the six best players in England".
Ridgeway Sussex Rated among "the six best players in England".
Robert Colchin aka "Long Robin" Bromley and Kent A controversial figure who was held to be both the best batsman and all-rounder of his time. An outstanding single wicket player and a very influential match organiser.
Tom Peake Chelsfield and Kent Kent player who was frequently called upon as a given man.
Val Romney Sevenoaks and Kent Noted for his leadership and described by James Love as "a mighty player".
William Hodsoll Dartford and Kent An outstanding bowler who was rated among "the six best players in England".
William Sawyer Richmond and Surrey Rated among "the six best players in England".
1744 Little Bennett London Probably brothers and noted in contemporary reports to have been two of the best batsmen of their time.
Tall Bennett
Collins Surrey Mentioned in 1744 and 1748; played for London against Slindon in the earliest match that has a surviving scorecard.
Edward Aburrow senior aka "Cuddy" Slindon and Sussex A known smuggler who played under his alias to disguise himself. Father of the Hambledon player of the same name, he is recorded in matches to 1751. A noted single wicket playeer.
George Jackson Addington and Surrey Known to have been a good batsman who frequently played in single wicket contests, he is recorded in matches to 1752.
George Smith London A publican who was also the groundkeeper of the Artillery Ground. Although he was an occasional player in significant matches, he was better known for his financial problems and his battles against bankruptcy.
Green Amberley and Sussex Recorded in three matches to 1747.
Howlett London Made two known appearances in 1744 and 1745.
James Bryant Bromley and Kent Brother of John Bryant. One of the best players for the Kent county team and a key member of Bromley Cricket Club.
James Love Richmond A playing member at Richmond but better known as a poet.
Joe Harris Addington and Surrey Brother of John Harris and recorded until 1756. Made 26 known appearances in single wicket and 15 in significant matches.
John Harris Addington and Surrey Brother of Joe Harris and recorded until 1754. Made 11 known appearances in single wicket and 12 in significant matches.
John Mills Horsmonden and Kent A noted bowler but is only recorded in one match.
Kipps Eltham and Kent A noted wicketkeeper who is recorded four times to 1747.
Maynard Surrey Recorded in 12 matches to 1750.
Norris London Made two known appearances in 1744 and 1745.
Stephen Dingate Reigate, Surrey Believed to have been a barber by trade, one of the leading single wicket players of the 1740s.
Tom Faulkner Addington and Surrey A prominent single wicket who is recorded to 1761. Was also a prizefighter who fought under the sobriquet of "Long Tom".
Andrews Slindon and Sussex Recorded in one match in 1744 only.
Bartram Kent Recorded in one match in 1744 only.
Butler London Recorded in one match in 1744 only.
Danes Kent Recorded in one match in 1744 only.
Hodder London Recorded in one match in 1744 only.
Mills Kent Probably John Mills' brother; recorded in one match in 1744 only.
1745 Broad Addington and Surrey Mentioned in match reports from 1745 to 1750.
Howard Kent Mentioned in match reports from 1745 to 1752.
Robert Lascoe Bromley and Kent Mentioned in match reports from 1745 to 1748.
William Anderson London Mentioned in match reports from 1745 to 1752. It is believed a benefit match was held for him in 1753.
Hodge Long Robin's XI Recorded in one match in 1745 only.
Jacob Mann Richard Newland's XI Recorded in one match in 1745 only.
Martin Richard Newland's XI Recorded in one match in 1745 only.
Norton London Recorded in one match in 1745 only.
1747 John Bell Dartford and Kent Noted wicketkeeper.
Thomas Bell Dartford and Kent Brother of the above. Condemned to death in 1762 but later reprieved.
John Mansfield Sevenoaks and Kent Batsman noted for single wicket appearances.
John Larkin Hadlow and Kent Noted single wicket performer.
Jones Hadlow and Kent Mentioned in match reports from 1747 to 1749.
Joseph Rudd Sussex Noted single wicket performer.
Pye Sussex Noted single wicket performer.
Robert Eures Bexley and Kent Known to have been a good batsman who played for All-England teams.
Thomas Jure London Mentioned in match reports from 1747 to 1749.
Allen Kent Recorded in one match in 1747 only.
1748 Durling Addington and Surrey Mentioned in match reports from 1748 to 1761.
John Capon London and Surrey Mentioned in match reports from 1748 to 1755.
Darville Berkshire Apparently Thomas Waymark's employer at Bray Mills in Berkshire. A patron who competed in single wicket matches.
George Carter London Recorded in one match in 1748 only.
Walker London Recorded in one single wicket match in 1748 only.
1749 John Frame Dartford and Kent Arguably the first great fast bowler in cricket history and had a long career from 1749 to at least 1774.
Humphreys Surrey Recorded in two matches in 1749 only.
John Colchin Bromley Probably Robert Colchin's brother; recorded in one match in 1749 only.
1750 Garrett Kent Recorded in five matches from 1750 to 1751.
Perry Surrey Mentioned in match reports from 1750 to 1755.
Rawlings Kent Mentioned in three match reports to 1751.
Robert Bartholomew Surrey Possibly part of a cricketing family, he was also an innkeeper.
Thomas Brandon Dartford and Kent A noted batsman who was mentione din match reports from 1750 to 1759.
Frame Surrey John Frame's brother; recorded in three matches in 1750.
1751 Stephen Harding Thursley and Chertsey Hard-hitting batsman mentioned in match reports from 1751 to 1765.
Stephens Dartford Mentioned in match reports from 1751 to 1759.
Mathews All-England Recorded in two matches in 1751 only.
Stone Kent Recorded in two matches in 1751 only.
Wilden Kent Recorded in two matches in 1751 only.
1753 William King London Noted as a leading London player in 1753 and 1754.
1754 Parr Chatham Recorded in one match in 1754 only.
1755 Clowder London Recorded in one single wicket match in 1755 only.
1759 Gill Bucks and All-England Noted wicketkeeper who was still playing in 1772.
John Edmeads Chertsey and Surrey Mentioned in match reports until 1779.
John Haynes Surrey Mentioned in match reports from 1759 to 1761.
Thomas Woods Chertsey and Surrey Only definite reference is in 1761. Possible confusion in sources with other players named "Woods" or "Thomas Wood".
Allen Middlesex Played in three matches in 1759. No other mentions.
Burchwood Kent Noted bowler. Played in three matches in 1759.
Cheeseman Sussex Played in three matches in 1759. No other mentions.
Gascoigne London Played in three matches in 1759. No other mentions.
Nyland Sussex Played in three matches in 1759. No other mentions. Possibly Richard Newland or Richard Nyren.
Saunders Berkshire Played in three matches in 1759. No other mentions.
Goldstone Dartford and Kent Played in three matches in 1759. No other mentions.
Killick Dartford and Kent Played in three matches in 1759. No other mentions.
Potter Dartford and Kent Played in three matches in 1759. No other mentions.
Wakelin Dartford and Kent Played in three matches in 1759. No other mentions.
1761 Shock White Brentford Definitely active between 1761 and 1773 but often confused with Thomas "Daddy" White.
Charles Sears Chertsey Played two matches in 1761 only.
William Piper Chertsey Appeared in one match in 1761 as a given man for Chertsey.

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