About William Mason
Lived 1811 – 1865 (aged 53). William Mason was a British cricketer.
William Hayley Mason (18 April 1811 – 24 January 1865) was an English cricketer. Mason's batting style is unknown. He was born at Chichester, Sussex.
Mason made his first-class debut for Sussex against England in 1834 at the Royal New Ground, Brighton. Mason made five first-class appearances for Sussex prior to the formation of Sussex County Cricket Club in August 1839. Mason first appeared for Sussex County Cricket Club against Kent in 1841, with him making four further first-class appearances for the County Cricket Club, with his final appearance coming against Kent.
He died at the city of his birth on 24 January 1865.
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Who was William Mason?
cricketer (1811-1865)
When was William Mason born?
William Mason was born on 18 April 1811 in Chichester.
When did William Mason die?
William Mason died on 24 January 1865 in Chichester, Sussex.
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William Mason was a cricketer.
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William Mason was British.
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· DBpedia: William Mason (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Mason. https://biography.guide/william-mason-cricketer/
MLA: "William Mason." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-mason-cricketer/.
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