About Francis Adams
Lived 1835 – 1911 (aged 75). Francis Adams was an Australian cricketer.
Francis Adams (12 February 1835 – 10 February 1911) was an Australian cricketer, who played for New South Wales in First class cricket. His nephew, Frank Iredale, played Test cricket for Australia.
Personal life Adams was born in Ireland in 1835 and arrived in Australia with his family on the "Agnes" in February 1842. In his business life he worked for the AJS Bank. He was appointed manager in May 1884, a position he held until resigning in August 1907.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francis Adams?
cricketer (1835-1911)
When was Francis Adams born?
Francis Adams was born on 12 February 1835 in Karachi.
When did Francis Adams die?
Francis Adams died on 10 February 1911 in New South Wales.
What was Francis Adams's occupation?
Francis Adams was a cricketer.
What nationality was Francis Adams?
Francis Adams was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Francis Adams (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis Adams. https://biography.guide/francis-adams-cricketer/
MLA: "Francis Adams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francis-adams-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Francis Adams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francis-adams-cricketer/.
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