About Edward Morris
Lived 1849 – 1928 (aged 79). Edward Morris was a British cricketer.
Edward Silvester Morris (6 April 1849 – 14 November 1928) was an English cricketer. Morris' batting and bowling styles are unknown. He was born in Bedminster, Somerset.
Morris made two first-class appearances for Gloucestershire in 1870. The first of these came against Surrey at The Oval. In this match he batted once, scoring 17 runs before being dismissed by George Griffith. The second of these came against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's. In this match, he scored 13 runs in Gloucestershire's only innings before being dismissed by Alfred Shaw.
Morris died in Rochdale, Lancashire on 14 November 1928.
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Who was Edward Morris?
English cricketer (1849-1928)
When was Edward Morris born?
Edward Morris was born on 6 April 1849 in Bedminster.
When did Edward Morris die?
Edward Morris died on 14 November 1928 in Rochdale.
What was Edward Morris's occupation?
Edward Morris was a cricketer.
What nationality was Edward Morris?
Edward Morris was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Morris (cricketer)
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