About William Tomson
Lived 1842 – 1882 (aged 40). William Tomson was a British cricketer.
William Fox Tomson (18 May 1842 – 12 June 1882) was an English cricketer active in 1861. He was born at Ramsgate, Kent.
He made one appearance in first-class cricket for Kent against England at Lord's in 1861. He batted once in the match, scoring 2 runs before he was dismissed by Billy Caffyn, as well as taking a single catch in England's first-innings, with Kent winning the match by an innings and 74 runs.
Tomson died at the town of his birth on 12 June 1882.
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Who was William Tomson?
English cricketer (1842-1882)
When was William Tomson born?
William Tomson was born on 18 May 1842 in Ramsgate.
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William Tomson died on 12 June 1882 in Kent, Ramsgate.
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William Tomson was a cricketer.
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William Tomson was British.
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