About John Jones
Lived 1858 – 1937 (aged 79). John Jones was a cricketer.
John Jones (18 September 1858 – 18 September 1937) was an English first-class cricketer.
Background Jones was born at Birmingham. He died on his 79th birthday at Kingsfield Cottage, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, although according to the Herts and Essex Observer, he died on 6 March 1937, aged 81 years. He played again for the South in the 1885 fixture.
Jones later played minor counties cricket for Hertfordshire, appearing once in the 1896 Minor Counties Championship against Norfolk. Between 1889 and 1907 he played for Bishop's Stortford Cricket Club.
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Who was John Jones?
English cricketer (1858-1937)
When was John Jones born?
John Jones was born on 18 September 1858 in Birmingham.
When did John Jones die?
John Jones died on 18 September 1937 in Chalfont St Giles.
What was John Jones's occupation?
John Jones was a cricketer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Jones (English cricketer)
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