About John Melling
Lived 1848 – 1881 (aged 32). John Melling was a British cricketer.
John Melling (6 April 1848 – 31 January 1881) was an English cricketer active from 1874 to 1876 who played for Lancashire. He was born in Clayton-le-Moors and died in Burnley. He appeared in three first-class matches as a righthanded batsman, scoring 39 runs with a highest score of 20 and held four catches.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Melling?
British cricketer (1848-1881)
When was John Melling born?
John Melling was born on 6 April 1848.
When did John Melling die?
John Melling died on 31 January 1881.
What was John Melling's occupation?
John Melling was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Melling?
John Melling was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Melling (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Melling. https://biography.guide/john-melling-cricketer/
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