About Henry Mason
Lived 1840 – 1902 (aged 62). Henry Mason was a police officer and cricketer.
Henry Mason (14 May 1840 — 14 October 1902) was an English first-class cricketer and police officer.
Biography
The son of John Mason, a schoolteacher, he was born in Cambridgeshire at Waterbeach in May 1840.
Mason was a prominent figure in Cambridgeshire cricket and made two appearances for the county in first-class cricket, against Yorkshire at Hunslet in 1869, and Surrey at The Oval in 1871. He scored 19 runs in these matches, in addition to taking five wickets.
Mason was employed for over 30 years at Christ's College, Cambridge as a policeman in the Cambridge University Constabulary, colloquially known as 'bulldogs'.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Mason?
English cricketer and police officer
When was Henry Mason born?
Henry Mason was born on 14 May 1840 in Cambridgeshire, Waterbeach.
When did Henry Mason die?
Henry Mason died on 14 October 1902 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.
What was Henry Mason's occupation?
Henry Mason was a police officer and cricketer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Mason (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Mason. https://biography.guide/henry-mason-police-officer/
MLA: "Henry Mason." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-mason-police-officer/.
Chicago: "Henry Mason." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henry-mason-police-officer/.
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