About Morgan Jones
Lived 1829 – 1905 (aged 75). Morgan Jones was a cricketer.
Morgan Jones (20 December 1829 – 2 June 1905) was a Welsh cricketer.
The son of The Reverend John Jones, he was born in December 1829 at Llandygwydd, Cardiganshire. He was educated at Harrow School, matriculating at University College, Oxford in 1848. While studying at Oxford, he played for Oxford University on two occasions against Cambridge University in The University Matches of 1849 and 1850. In the 1850 fixture, he claimed a five wicket haul with six wickets in the Cambridge first-innings. Jones later served as a deputy lieutenant of Pembrokeshire in 1852 and of Cardiganshire in 1853. He served as High Sheriff of Cardiganshire in 1854. Jones died in June 1905 at Llanmiloe, Carmarthenshire.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Morgan Jones?
Welsh cricketer (1829-1905)
When was Morgan Jones born?
Morgan Jones was born on 20 December 1829 in Llandygwydd.
When did Morgan Jones die?
Morgan Jones died on 2 June 1905 in Llanmiloe.
What was Morgan Jones's occupation?
Morgan Jones was a cricketer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Morgan Jones (cricketer)
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