About Wolverley Fordham
Lived 1859 – 1921 (aged 61). Wolverley Fordham was a cricketer.
William Alfred Fordham (c. 1836 – 7 October 1913) was a cricketer, born in England, who played in one first-class match in New Zealand for Wellington in 1877–78.
Born in Hertfordshire, Fordham was one of the founding members of Middlesex County Cricket Club. He was an active amateur cricketer in England before emigrating to New Zealand in 1876 and settling in Wellington. He played successfully for Wellington in several minor matches in 1877–78 as an all-rounder.
Fordham was married in Middlesex in January 1860. He died at his home in the Wellington suburb of Kilbirnie in October 1913, aged 77. He was survived by his wife Elizabeth and their son and daughter.
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Who was Wolverley Fordham?
English cricketer (1859-1921)
When was Wolverley Fordham born?
Wolverley Fordham was born on 9 September 1859 in Broxbourne.
When did Wolverley Fordham die?
Wolverley Fordham died on 24 February 1921 in Kilbirnie, New Zealand, Wellington.
What was Wolverley Fordham's occupation?
Wolverley Fordham was a cricketer.
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