William Foord-Kelcey

William Foord-Kelcey (21 April 1854 – 3 January 1922) was an English barrister, academic and amateur cricketer. He played first-class cricket for Oxford University and Kent County Cricket Club.

Early life Foord-Kelcey was born at Smeeth near Ashford, Kent as William Foord. The family changed its name to Foord-Kelcey in May 1872. He was educated at Chatham House Grammar School in Ramsgate and at Exeter College, Oxford.

Foord-Kelcey made his debut for Kent in July 1874. He played 64 times for the county team, making his final appearances in 1883. He took eight wickets in an innings twice for Kent, with his best bowling figures of 8/49 taken against Lancashire. He was appointed as a lecturer at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich and in 1903 became professor of Mathematics and Mechanics at the academy.

Foord-Kelcey's brother John also played first-class cricket for Oxford University and his nephew Osbert Mordaunt played for Somerset. His son, also named John, was killed in action in July 1916 at the start of the Battle of the Somme during the First World War.