About James Ford
Lived 1836 – 1877 (aged 41). James Ford was a cricketer.
James Edward Ford (6 February 1836 – 11 March 1877) was an English first-class cricketer.
The son of the Reverend James Ford, he was born at Heavitree near Exeter and was educated at Rugby School. He made his debut in first-class cricket for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) against Kent at Gravesend in 1857. In the same year he made two further first-class appearances, playing for the Gentlemen of England against the Gentlemen of Kent and Sussex at Lord's, and for the MCC against Sussex at St Leonards-on-Sea. He died at Hastings in March 1877.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Ford?
English cricketer (1836-1877)
When was James Ford born?
James Ford was born on 6 February 1836 in Heavitree.
When did James Ford die?
James Ford died on 11 March 1877 in Hastings.
What was James Ford's occupation?
James Ford was a cricketer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Ford (cricketer, born 1836)
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