About James Davis
Lived 1790 – 1870 (aged 80). James Davis was a British cricketer.
James Painter Davis (11 February 1790 – 9 October 1870) was an English cricketer active in the 1820s and 1830s, making four appearances in first-class cricket. Christened at Bethnal Green, Middlesex on 7 March 1790, Davis was a batsman of unknown style who played first-class cricket for three teams.
Career Davis made his first-class debut for Kent against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in 1828 at Lord's. Four years later he made two first-class appearances for the Gentlemen of Kent against the MCC and the Gentlemen of England, before making a final first-class appearance for an early England team against Sussex in 1834.
He died at Peckham, Surrey on 9 October 1870, aged 80.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped James Davis's
Frequently asked questions
Who was James Davis?
Kent cricketer, died 1870
When was James Davis born?
James Davis was born on 11 February 1790 in Bethnal Green.
When did James Davis die?
James Davis died on 9 October 1870 in Peckham.
What was James Davis's occupation?
James Davis was a cricketer.
What nationality was James Davis?
James Davis was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Davis (Kent cricketer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Davis. https://biography.guide/james-davis-cricketer-1790/
MLA: "James Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-davis-cricketer-1790/.
Chicago: "James Davis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-davis-cricketer-1790/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:23 UTC