About John Hilton
Lived 1838 – 1910 (aged 72). John Hilton was a British cricketer.
John Hilton (19 April 1838 – 8 May 1910) was an English cricketer. Hilton's batting style is unknown. He was born at Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
Hilton made a single first-class appearance for Nottinghamshire against Surrey in 1865 at Trent Bridge. He batted once in Nottinghamshire's nine wicket victory, opening the batting in their first-innings he scored 7 runs before he was dismissed by Tom Sewell. This was his only major appearance for Nottinghamshire.
He died at Stafford, Staffordshire on 8 May 1910. His father John Hilton senior also played first-class cricket.
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Who was John Hilton?
English cricketer, born 1838
When was John Hilton born?
John Hilton was born on 19 April 1838 in Mansfield.
When did John Hilton die?
John Hilton died on 8 May 1910 in Stafford.
What was John Hilton's occupation?
John Hilton was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Hilton?
John Hilton was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Hilton (cricketer, born 1838)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Hilton. https://biography.guide/john-hilton-cricketer-1838/
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