About William Humphry
Lived 1814 – 1865 (aged 50). William Humphry was a British cricketer.
William James Humphry (5 November 1814 – 30 September 1865) was an English cricketer. Humphry's batting and bowling styles are unknown. He was born at Lavant, Sussex.
Humphry made his debut for Petworth against Hampshire at Petworth Park New Ground in 1845. He played two further matches for Petworth in 1845, against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Petworth Park New Ground, and a return fixture against Hampshire at Day's Ground, Southampton. In that same season he also made a single appearance for the Gentleman against the Players at the Royal New Ground, Brighton. With the ball, he took three wickets, all of which came for Petworth in their second match against Hampshire in 1845. Humphry took figures of 3/2 from two overs.
He died at Donnington, Sussex, on 30 September 1865. His brother, George, also played.
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Who was William Humphry?
English cricketer (1814-1865)
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William Humphry was born on 5 November 1814 in Lavant.
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William Humphry died on 30 September 1865 in Donnington.
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William Humphry was a cricketer.
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William Humphry was British.
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