About George Wenman
Lived 1805 – 1837 (aged 31). George Wenman was a British cricketer.
George Wenman (27 October 1805 – 19 January 1837) was an English cricketer who played from 1825 to 1834.
Family Wenman was born at Benenden in Kent in 1805, the son of John and Elizabeth Wenman (née Gude), and was a member of the Wenman family, a number of whom were cricketers; his older brother John Wenman and cousins Charles and Ned Wenman all played for Kent in the early 19th century. Wenman is known to have played village cricket for Benenden, at that point one of the best teams in England, from 1822; a number of family members, including his uncle, also played for the team. As well as his home village, Wenman played village cricket for Hawkhurst, another strong club team, and Leeds. He played in a total of nine important matches, including five for Kent, making his final appearances in 1834 when he played twice for Kent against England (i.e., the "rest" of England), once for England against Sussex, and once for the Players against the Gentlemen. In his nine important matches he scored a total of 66 runs, with a highest score of 19 not out made against Sussex 1829.
Professionally Wenman was a grocer and linen draper at Brookland, Kent. He died there in 1837 aged 31 and is buried at Benenden.
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Who was George Wenman?
English cricketer (1805-1837)
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George Wenman was born on 27 October 1805 in Benenden, Kent.
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George Wenman died on 19 January 1837 in Brookland, Kent.
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George Wenman was a cricketer.
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George Wenman was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Wenman. https://biography.guide/george-wenman/
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