Morgan Jones (cricketer)
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Llandygwydd, Cardiganshire, Wales
Llanmiloe, Carmarthenshire,
Wales
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Morgan Jones |
| Born | 20 December 1829 Llandygwydd, Cardiganshire, Wales |
| Died | 2 June 1905 (aged 75) Llanmiloe, Carmarthenshire, Wales |
| Batting | Unknown |
| Bowling | Unknown |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1849–1850 | Oxford University |
Morgan Jones DL (20 December 1829 – 2 June 1905) was a Welsh cricketer.
The son of The Reverend John Jones, he was born in December 1829 at Llandygwydd, Cardiganshire. He was educated at Harrow School,[1] matriculating at University College, Oxford in 1848.[2] While studying at Oxford, he played for Oxford University on two occasions against Cambridge University in The University Matches of 1849 and 1850.[3] In the 1850 fixture, he claimed a five wicket haul with six wickets in the Cambridge first-innings.[4] Jones later served as a deputy lieutenant of Pembrokeshire in 1852 and of Cardiganshire in 1853.[5][6] He served as High Sheriff of Cardiganshire in 1854.[7] Jones died in June 1905 at Llanmiloe, Carmarthenshire.