About George Barton
Lived 1808 – 1864 (aged 56). George Barton was a British cricketer.
George Barton (8 June 1808 – 20 June 1864) was an English cricketer. Barton was a right-handed batsman. He was born at Dartford, Kent.
Barton made his debut for Sussex against the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1835 at the Royal New Ground, Brighton. He next appeared for Sussex in 1836 against Kent, before playing the same opposition again in 1838. In 1839, he appeared in a single important match for the Gentlemen of Sussex against the Marylebone Cricket Club, as well as playing in that season for the newly formed Sussex County Cricket Club in its second match, against England. Barton played for Sussex until 1856, making a further 30 appearances for the club, the last of which was against Kent in 1856. During his career, he also played in one match each for the Gentlemen against the Players and for the South against the North.
He died at Uckfield, Sussex on 20 June 1864.
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Who was George Barton?
cricketer (1808-1864)
When was George Barton born?
George Barton was born on 8 June 1808 in Dartford.
When did George Barton die?
George Barton died on 20 June 1864 in Uckfield.
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George Barton was a cricketer.
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George Barton was British.
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· DBpedia: George Barton (cricketer)
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