About James Wells
Lived 1758 – 1807 (aged 49). James Wells was a British cricketer.
James Wells (1758–1807) was an English cricketer. Wells was the brother of cricketer John Wells.
Wells made his debut for a team representing Hampshire against an early England team. Wells played seven times for Hampshire as well as ten times for Surrey. His final match for Surrey came in 1800 against England. Wells also played a single important match for a team representing Kent in 1793, against the Marylebone Cricket Club. In addition to playing cricket for the above teams, he also represented Hampshire and Sussex, TA Smith's XI, N to Z and England.
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Who was James Wells?
English cricketer
When was James Wells born?
James Wells was born on 8 February 1758.
When did James Wells die?
James Wells died on 30 December 1807.
What was James Wells's occupation?
James Wells was a cricketer.
What nationality was James Wells?
James Wells was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Wells (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Wells. https://biography.guide/james-wells-cricketer/
MLA: "James Wells." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-wells-cricketer/.
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