William Barnett (Cambridge University cricketer)
English cricketer
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William Edward Barnett (26 October 1830 – 26 March 1869) was an English banker and cricketer. He played ten first-class matches for Cambridge University Cricket Club between 1849 and 1854.[1]
Born26 October 1830
Old Charlton, Kent
Old Charlton, Kent
Died26 March 1869 (aged 38)
Bywell St Andrew, Northumberland
Bywell St Andrew, Northumberland
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 October 1830 Old Charlton, Kent |
| Died | 26 March 1869 (aged 38) Bywell St Andrew, Northumberland |
Source: Cricinfo, 8 April 2017 | |
The son of Robert Barnett of Blackheath, a stockbroker, he was educated at Eton College, and matriculated at Trinity College, Cambridge in 1848. He became a banker with Hodgkin, Barnett, Pease & Co. of Newcastle upon Tyne.[2][3]
