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James Edney

1870 – 1951

English bowls player

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About James Edney

Lived 1870 – 1951 (aged 80–81). James Edney was a bowls player.

James Edney (1870-1951), was an English bowls player who competed in the 1930 British Empire Games.

Bowls career At the 1930 British Empire Games he won the gold medal in the rinks (fours) event with Ernie Gudgeon, James Frith and Albert Hough.

He was the 1932 fours (rinks) National Champion bowling for Atherley BC, Southampton.

Personal life He was a wholesale grocer by trade and lived in Southampton. He married Edith Catherine Edis, who accompanied him to Hamilton in 1930.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Edney?

English bowls player

When was James Edney born?

James Edney was born on 26 June 1870 in Dibden.

When did James Edney die?

James Edney died in 1951.

What was James Edney's occupation?

James Edney was a bowls player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Edney

· Wikidata: Q56665649

· DBpedia: James Edney

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