About Ned Gregory
Lived 1839 – 1899 (aged 59). Ned Gregory was an Australian cricketer.
Edward James Gregory (29 May 1839 – 22 April 1899) was an Australian cricketer who played in the first recognised Test in 1877 between Australia and England in Melbourne.
He came from a cricketing family, his brothers included Arthur, Dave, and Charles. His children were also notable, Syd, Louisa, and Charles Gregory, and his brother Charles' son was Jack Gregory.
Ned was also father-in-law of Harry Donnan. In the latter part of his life he was custodian of the Association ground at Sydney (later to be known as the Sydney Cricket Ground) after building the scoreboard there.
Ned Gregory and Nat Thomson are indicated by Wisden to have been born on the same day, and thus jointly were the earliest-born Australian Test cricketers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ned Gregory?
Australian cricketer (1839-1899)
When was Ned Gregory born?
Ned Gregory was born on 29 May 1839 in Waverley.
When did Ned Gregory die?
Ned Gregory died on 22 April 1899 in Randwick.
What was Ned Gregory's occupation?
Ned Gregory was a cricketer.
What nationality was Ned Gregory?
Ned Gregory was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ned Gregory. https://biography.guide/ned-gregory/
MLA: "Ned Gregory." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ned-gregory/.
Chicago: "Ned Gregory." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ned-gregory/.
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