Listing of Cricketers

Year career started (sometimes extent of career) – all approximate	Name	Notes	Link to Hall of Fame
1787	Abraham Boult	One first-class appearance for Middlesex. Other than a name, no biographical information is known.
1744	Adam Newland	Slindon, England. Brother of Richard Newland and a member of the Slindon team.
1727	Alan Brodrick, 2nd Viscount Midleton	Surrey. A Surrey patron who was partly responsible for drawing up the first known rules of the game.
1791–1792	Alexander Pitcairn	Nine first-class appearances.
1747	Allen	Kent and Middlesex. Recorded in one match in 1747. Originally from Dartford.
1759	Allen	Middlesex. Played in three matches in 1759.
1788–1810	Andrew Freemantle	Made 134 first-class appearances, most frequently for England XIs and Hampshire teams.
1744	Andrews	Slindon and Sussex. Recorded as playing in the 1744 match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side by some sources.
1788–1792	Annett	Six appearances, including four for Hampshire. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1797	Anthony Buller	One first-class appearance for C Lennox’s XI.
1795–1808	Arthur Upton	Made 36 appearances in first-class matches, most commonly for England XIs and MCC teams.
1777	Baker	Played one match for Hampshire. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1787–1793	Barker	Four first-class matches, two for Essex, one for Hornchurch and one for R Leigh’s XI. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1744	Bartram	Kent. Played for Kent against England in the 1744 match. Described as “a famous bowler”.
1789	Bates	One appearance for East Kent. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1768	Bellchambers	Surrey. Recorded in two matches to 1769.
1798	Benjamin Clifton	Eight first-class appearances, all in 1798. Five were for MCC.
1779–1783	Benjamin Remington	Played in 13 first-class matches. Brother of Michael and Thomas Remington
1779–1780	Berwick	Played in six first-class matches. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1794	Bexley	Played in one first-class match for Oldfield Cricket Club. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1787–1821	Billy Beldham	Played in 189 first-class matches as a professional. Was considered the leading batsman of his era. Brother of George Beldham.	#
1768	Birchet	Surrey. Recorded in two matches in 1768.
1769	Bishop	Duke of Dorset’s XI. Recorded in one match in 1769.
1768	Blake	Caterham. Tentative reference in one match in 1768.
1773	Blake	Played in one match for Surrey against Kent. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1795	Bliss	One match for a Surrey side. Described as Bliss of Ripley. Other than this detail and a surname, no biographical information is known.
1792	Blunt	One match for MCC. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1778	Boltwood	Recorded in one match for an England XI against Chertsey. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1789	Bonick	One match for Surrey. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1795	Brades	One first-class match for Oldfield Cricket Club. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1798	Briden	One first-class match for Surrey. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1745	Broad	Addington and Surrey. From Dartford in Kent. Mentioned in match reports from 1745 to 1750.
1768	Brobham	Dartford and Kent. Recorded in one single wicket match in 1768 and a match for Dartford in 1775.
1797	Brown	One match for C Lennox’s XI. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1759	Burchwood	Kent. Noted bowler. Played in three matches in 1759.
1787–1793	Butcher	Made 23 first-class appearances for a variety of sides, including eight for Surrey. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1744	Butler	London. Recorded as playing in the 1744 match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side by some sources.
1789–1801	Butler	Made 13 first-class appearances, seven of which were for Middlesex. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1787	Butterly	One first-class match for TA Smith’s XI. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1796	C. Ridet	Played in a single match for Surrey. Other than a surname, which has two possible spellings, and initial, no biographical information is known.
1795	C. Russell	A single match for an England XI. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1787	C. Slater	Three first-class matches, two for Middlesex and one for a White Conduit Club side, as well as one other match for Berkshire in 1785. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1791	C. Towell	Played in one first-class and three other matches for MCC. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1789–1792	Cantrell	Played in nine matches for Middlesex, seven of which are deemed first-class. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1792	Capron	Played in three first-class matches for Brighton Cricket Club and in other matches for teams in the Brighton area between 1790 and 1792. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1768	Carpenter	Caterham. Tentative reference in one match in 1768.
1789	Carpenter	One first-class match for Hampshire. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1789–1791	Carr	Four first-class matches, three for Hornchurch and one for Essex. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1793–1795	Carter	Four first-class matches played, two for Oldfield Cricket Club, one for Berkshire and one for Middlesex. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1789–1795	Charles Anguish	32 appearances, mainly for MCC.
1773–1781	Charles Bennet, 4th Earl of Tankerville	A leading patron of Surrey cricket. Played in 25 first-class matches.
1791–1804	Charles Cumberland	26 first-class matches, mainly for MCC sides.
1797–1798	Charles Douglas, 3rd Baron Douglas	Four first-class appearances for sides associated with MCC.
1702	Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond	Sussex. The sport’s earliest known leading patron who is known to have organised and possibly played a match in 1702. His son, the 2nd Duke, continued the family connection with the sport.
1725	Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond	Sussex and Slindon. One of the leading patrons of early cricket who also played the game, including against teams organised by Sir William Gage.
1786–1802	Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond	A founder member of MCC, Lennox played in 46 first-class matches, most frequently for MCC, England sides and his own side. He was a guarantor for Thomas Lord when he established the first Lord’s ground in 1787.
1797	Charles Montagu-Scott, 4th Duke of Buccleuch	Played in three first-class matches.
1734	Charles Sackville, 2nd Duke of Dorset	Kent. An occasional patron of Kent cricket who organised and played in matches alongside his brother Lord John Sackville.
1761	Charles Sears	Chertsey. Played two matches in 1761.
1737	Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough	London. Patron and team captain for one match.
1795–1826	Charles Warren	Played in 23 first-class matches.
1759	Cheeseman	Sussex. Played in three matches in 1759.
1772–1774	Childs	Played in eight first-class matches, four for Surrey and four for England XIs. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1797	Christopher Codrington	Played in five first-class matches. Changed his name to Christopher Bethell-Codrington in November 1797.
1797–1803	Clair	Two matches for Hampshire. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1790	Clarke	A single appearance for Middlesex against MCC. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1787–1790	Clements	Made five first-class appearances, four for Honrchurch and one for Essex. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1755	Clowder	London. Recorded in one single wicket match in 1755.
1771	Coleman	Nottingham. Two known matches, 1771–72.
1786	Collier	One match for Kent Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1744	Collins	Surrey. From Surrey. Played in the match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side in 1744. Also mentioned in 1748.
1771	Collishaw	Nottingham. Two known matches, 1771–72.
1773–1778	Constantine Phillips	Played in three first-class matches, two for England XIs and one for Surrey.
1735	Cook	Brentford. Described by a contemporary reporter as “one of the best bowlers in England”. Recorded in two matches in 1735 at Moulsey Hurst. He played as a given man for London against Surrey on 7 June and for a combined London and Middlesex XI versus Kent on 12 July.
1783–1786	Couchman	Two first-class appearances, one for West Kent in 1783 and one for Kent in 1786. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1792	D. Sharpe	One first-class match for Brighton. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1789–1809	Dale	Nine first-class appearances, eight of which were for Middlesex. Other than a surname, no biographical details are known.
1744	Danes	Kent. Played for Kent against England in the 1744 match.
1740	Darville	Berkshire. Thomas Waymark’s employer at Bray Mills in Berkshire. A patron who is recorded playing in three single wicket matches in 1748.
1791–1810	David Collins	Six first-class matches. Other than his name, no biographical information is known.
1782–1798	David Harris	A total of 78 first-class appearances, most frequently for Hampshire and England sides.
1782–1798	David Harris	A total of 78 first-class appearances, most frequently for Hampshire and England sides.	#
1784–1787	Davidson	Three first-class appearances, one for each of England, Hornchurch and Essex. Other than a surname, no biographical details are known.
1787–1788	Davy	Played in four first-class matches, including two for Surrey, one for the Earl of Whinchilsea’s XI and one for White Conduit Club. Other than a surname, no biographical details are known.
1787–1790	Dean	Played in four first-class matches, three for Kent sides and once for Middlesex. Other than a surname, no biographical details are known.
1796–1807	Denzil Onslow	Seven first-class appearances for six separate teams. Father of Denzil Onslow junior.
1795	Downham	One first-class appearance for R Leigh’s XI. Other than a surname, no biographical details are known.
1735	Dunn	London. Mentioned in three match reports.
1748	Durling	Addington and Surrey. Born in Surrey and mentioned in match reports from 1748 to 1761.
1793	E. Jones	A single match for the Earl of Winchilsea’s XI. Jones was the vicar of Greetham in Rutland.
1791–1792	E. Streeter	Played twice for Brighton in first-class matches and twice in other matches for the same side. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1725	Edmund Chapman	Chertsey, Croydon and Surrey teams. Believed to have played for Chertsey and possibly Croydon and Surrey teams, his 1763 obituary described him as “one of the most dextrous cricket players in England” and as “an eminent master bricklayer”.
1772–1782	Edward Aburrow	Played in 44 first-class matches for Hampshire sides.
1767	Edward Aburrow Jr	Hambledon and Hampshire. Son of Edward Aburrow Sr. A Hampshire regular to 1782.
1744	Edward Aburrow Sr	Slindon and Sussex. A known smuggler who played under his alias Cuddy to disguise himself. Father of the Hambledon player of the same name, he is recorded in matches to 1751. A noted single wicket player.
1768	Edward Francis	Caterham. Tentative reference in one match in 1768.
1789–1797	Edward Hale	Played in three first-class matches for Hampshire.
1796	Edward Heneage	Played in one first-class match for a Surrey side.
1773–1797	Edward Hussey	18 first-class appearances, mainly for Kent and MCC sides.
1793–1795	Edward Morant	Played in three first-class matches, two of them for Oldfield.
1794–1815	Edward Winter	Made 12 first-class appearances, six of them for Oldfield.
1764	Edward Woolgar	Hambledon and Hampshire. Tentative reference in one match in 1764.
1724	Edwin Stead	Kent. A leading patron of Kent cricket who died young in 1735.
1796	Eli Small	One match for the Earl of Winchilsea’s XI.
1735	Ellis	London. Described by a contemporary reporter as London’s “best bowler”.
1786	Finch	One first-class match for Kent. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1789	Flint	One match for Hampshire. Other than a surname, no other biographical information is known.
1768	Foule	Caterham. Recorded as top scorer in one match in 1768.
1750	Frame	Surrey. John Frame’s brother. Recorded in matches in 1750.
1775	Francis	A single first-class match for Hampshire. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1773–1790	Francis Booker	45 first-class appearances, mainly for England XIs and Kent sides.
1789	Francis Foster	One match for Hampshire.
1795–1796	Frederic Reynolds	Played in two first-class matches. More notable as a playwright.
1731	Frederick, Prince of Wales	Surrey. Heir to the throne who became interested in cricket when he first came to England from Hanover and was a leading patron from 1732. He is known to have first played the game in 1735.
1790	French	One match for the Earl of Darnley’s XI. Other than a surname, no other biographical information is known.
1797–1807	G. Cooper	Six first-class appearances as well as playing in other matches for MCC. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1787–1795	G. Drummond	Played in seven first-class matches for a variety of sides – never more than once for the same team. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known.
1750	Garrett	Kent. Born in Kent and recorded in matches in 1750 and 1751.
1759	Gascoigne	London. Played in three matches in 1759.
1794–1807	Gates	Played in eight first-class matches, mainly for Oldfield Cricket Club. Seven of his matches took place between 1794 and 1795, with a single match for MCC following in 1807. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1798–1804	George Booth	Made eight first-class appearances, five of which were for England XIs.
1748	George Carter	London. Recorded from 1748 to 1749.
1789–1793	George Dehaney	A total of 16 first-class appearances, most frequently playing for MCC sides.
1787–1792	George Dupuis	Played in four first-class matches.
1786–1804	George Finch, 9th Earl of Winchilsea	Played in 128 first-class matches. A founder member of MCC and guarantor for Thomas Lord during the establishment of Lord’s.
1787–1792	George Gordon, 9th Marquess of Huntly	Played in three first-class matches. Father of Charles Gordon.
1744	George Jackson	Addington and Surrey. Born in Surrey and known to have been a good batsman who frequently played in single wicket contests, he is recorded in matches to 1752, including playing in the 1744 match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side.
1769	George Leer	Hambledon and Hampshire. Middle order batsman who was mainly noted for his fielding.	#
1772–1782	George Leer	Made 44 first-class appearances for Hampshire sides.
1790–1808	George Leycester	Played in 50 first-class matches, most frequently for MCC and Surrey.
1773–1797	George Louch	Played in 122 first-class matches for a wide variety of sides, with 39 matches played for MCC.
1786–1792	George Monson	A total of 10 first-class appearances.
1741	George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax	Northamptonshire. Patron and captain.
1736	George Oldner	London. Appeared in a top-class single wicket contest, alongside Wakeland, against two unnamed Richmond players who were reputedly the best in England.
1796	George Ring	Two first-class appearances for England XIs. Brother of Joey Ring.
1796	George Shepheard	A single match for Surrey.
1740	George Smith	London. A publican who was also the groundkeeper of the Artillery Ground. Although he was an occasional player, including in single-wicket matches, he was better known for his financial problems and his battles against bankruptcy.
1786–1795	George T. Boult	Made 20 first-class appearances.
1787–1791	George Talbot	Played in 20 first-class matches.
1787	Gibbs	A single first-class appearance for Middlesex. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1780	Gibson	Played twice for Sir Horatio Mann’s XI. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1786–1794	Gilbert East	Made 12 appearances in first-class matches.
1759	Gill	Buckinghamshire and All-England. Wicket-keeper who played in the first acknowledged first-class match in 1772 and is known to have played for Buckinghamshire in two matches in 1759. No biographical details other than his name are known.
1772	Gill	Played in one first-class match for an England side in 1772 and is known to have played for Buckinghamshire in two matches in 1759.[42]
1769	Glazier	Hambledon and Hampshire. Recorded in one match in 1769.
1768	Golding	Bourne. Tentative reference in one match in 1768.
1759	Goldstone	Dartford and Kent. Played in three matches in 1759.
1791–1795	Goodhew	Played in three first-class matches for Kent. Is known to have played one other match for a London side in 1797 and six matches in 1800, two for Rochester against MCC and four for Kent sides against England XIs in matches where Kent fielded up to 23 players. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1790–1792	Grange	Played in eight first-class matches, seven for Middlesex sides and once for a Gentlemen of England XI against Old Etonians. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1744	Green	Amberley and Sussex. From Sussex. Played in both of the 1744 matches for which scorecards survive. Recorded in matches to 1747.
1791–1792	Gregory	Five appearances in first-class matches for Brighton Cricket Club. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1798	Grinham	Played in two matches for Hampshire. Other than a surname (which has two possible spellings), no biographical information is known.
1789	Grinstead	One match for a Kent XI at Bourne Paddock. Also known as Greenstreet by Haygarth, no other biographical information is known.
1793	Groombridge	Two first-class matches, one for Hornchurch and one for an Essex XI. Is known to have played one other match for a London side in 1789. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1797	Hall	Played in one first-class match for C Lennox’s XI and is known to have played one other match for a London side in 1789. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1795	Harry Bridger	One first-class match for Middlesex. Other than his name, no biographical information is known.
1771	Harry Peckham	Sussex. Occasional player who contributed to the 1774 Laws of Cricket.
1786–1802	Harry Walker	101 first-class appearances, most frequently for Surrey. Brother of John and Tom Walker.
1792	Hart	Known to have played in one match for Brighton. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1792–1793	Harvey	Played in four first-class matches, two for each of Hornchurch and Essex. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1786–1787	Hawkins	Four first-class appearances, including two for Hampshire, one for White Conduit Club and one for the Earl of Winchilsea’s XI. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1773–1788	Henry Attfield	Played in 20 first-class matches, most frequently for Surrey sides.
1778	Henry Bonham	Played a single first-class match for Hampshire.
1786–1790	Henry Crosoer	Eight first-class matches, mainly for Kent sides.
1788–1793	Henry Fitzroy	Made 41 first-class appearances, most frequently for MCC.
1791–1793	Henry Hervey Aston	Thirteen appearances, mainly for MCC.
1767	Henry Rowett	Caterham and Surrey. Patron of Surrey cricket who was chiefly associated with the Caterham club in the 1760s.
1788–1806	Henry Stewart	Played three first-class matches for Hampshire. Brother of John Stewart.
1793–1801	Henry Tufton, 11th Earl of Thanet	Played in 62 first-class matches. Brother of John and Sackville Tufton
1747	Henry Venn	England. Evangelical minister born at Barnes, Surrey who is known to have played for an England XI against Surrey in 1747. Was considered one of the best batsmen at Cambridge University.
1789–1790	Higgs	Played in three first-class matches, two for Hornchurch and one for an Essex team. Other than a surname, which is also recorded as Hicks, no biographical information is known.
1799–1805	Hockley	Six first-class matches for a variety of sides, including both Surrey and Hampshire. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1744	Hoder	London. Recorded as playing in the 1744 match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side by some sources.
1745	Hodge	Long Robin’s XI. Recorded in one match in 1745.
1781	Hodges	A single first-class appearance for Sir Horatio Mann’s XI. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1781–1782	Hogben	Six appearances in 1781 and 1782 for Kent sides. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1781	Holness	A single first-class match for East Kent. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1789–1813	Hon. Edward Bligh	Played in 76 first-class matches, mainly for MCC, England XIs and Kent. Brother of John Bligh, part of the Darnley family which was later influential in the development of Kent County Cricket Club.
1790	Hon. Edward Capel	Three matches, two for MCC and one for an England XI.
1790–1793	Hon. Robert Brudenell	Nine matches as an amateur between, five of which were for MCC.
1795	Hooker	Three first-class matches, one for each of Kent, R Leigh’s XI and the Earl of Darnley’s XI. Played other matches between 1799 and 1807 for Rochester and for Kent teams, including six matches against England when Kent fielded up to 23 players in each match. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1788–1789	Horsey	Played in two matches for Hampshire sides. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1745	Howard	Kent. Born in Kent and mentioned in match reports from 1745 to 1752.
1744	Howlett	London. Made two known appearances, one in the 1744 match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side, and the other in 1745.
1792	Hudson	Played in two matches for Brighton, one of which is considered first-class. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1749	Humphreys	Surrey. Recorded in matches in 1749.
1788–1789	Hunt	Played in four first-class matches, two for MCC and one each for Hampshire and an England XI. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1771	Huythwaite	Nottingham. One match against Sheffield.
1791	Hyde	One first-class for Brighton. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1778	Irons	Recorded in one match for an England XI against Chertsey. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1786	Isaac Hatch	A single first-class match for Kent.
1789	J Leggatte	A single known first-class match, for the Gentlemen of England against Middlesex. Is known to have played one other match for MCC against West Sussex in 1790. Other than a surname, which has two possible spellings, no biographical information is known.
1747	J Mansfield	England.Known to have played in matches in 1749.
1795–1797	J Rice	Played in four first-class matches and 18 other matches, most frequently in other matches for the Thursday Club. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1789–1795	J. Church	Made three first-class appearances, two for East Kent and one for MCC. Kent. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1784–1788	J. Cole	Two first-class matches, one for Hampshire in 1784 and one for and England XI in 1788. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1795	J. Drew	Two first-class appearances in 1795 for Sir Horatio Mann’s XI as well as three appearances in other matches for MCC in the same year. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known.
1792–1795	J. Finch	Played in 13 first-class matches, most commonly for Oldfield or Berkshire. Other than a surname, no other biographical information is known.
1793–1816	J. Hampton	Played 45 first-class matches, including 18 for Surrey. Brother of Harry Hampton but, other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1791	J. Maddox	A single first-class match for MCC. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1787–1793	J. Martin	Made 10 first-class appearances, mostly for Hornchurch and Essex. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1791–1792	J. Merchant	Played five times for Brighton. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1788–1792	J. Neale	Played in three first-class and one other match for Hampshire. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1787–1793	J. Russell	Six first-class matches, mainly for Hornchurch. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1787	J. Weston	Made a single first-class appearance for Middlesex.
1784–1810	Jack Small	Played 144 matches, mainly for England and Hampshire sides. Son of John Small.
1745	Jacob Mann	Richard Newland’s XI. Recorded in one match in 1745.
1791	Jacob White	A single first-class match for Middlesex.
1773–1797	James Aylward	107 appearances, mainly for Hampshire, Kent and England XIs.	#
1773–1783	James Bayley	Made four first-class appearances for Hampshire XIs. Other than his name, no biographical information is known.
1798–1803	James Bennett	Five matches, three for Hampshire. Cousin of John Bennett.
1744	James Bryant	Bromley, Kent.From Kent. Brother of John Bryant. Played for Kent against an England XI in 1750.
1768	James Fuggles	Kent. Kent batsman who was last recorded in 1773.
1772–1773	James Fuggles	Appeared in four first-class matches, three for England XIs in 1772 and one for Kent in 1773. Other than his name, no biographical information is known.
1792–1810	James Harding	Played in 36 first-class matches, most frequently for Surrey sides. Brother of John Harding.
1744	James Love	Richmond. A playing member at Richmond but better known as a poet.
1792–1800	James Smith	Seven first-class matches.
1783–1800	James Wells	Played in 21 first-class matches, including 10 for Surrey and 7 for Hampshire. Brother of John Wells.
1769	Jasper Fish	Kent. Recorded in three matches between 1769 and 1777.
1773	Jasper Fish	Played a single first-class match for a Kent XI at Sevenoaks Vine. Is known to have played in two other matches between 1769 and 1777, and was buried at Sevenoaks in 1791.
1782–1796	Joey Ring	89 first-class matches, most frequently for Kent and England XIs. Brother of George Ring.
1764	John Bayton	Hambledon and Hampshire. Noted batsman of the late 1760s whose career apparently ended in the early 1770s.
1776–1777	John Bayton	Played in two first-class matches, once for Kent in 1776 and once for an England XI in 1777.
1794–1808	John Beeston	Ten first-class appearances, mainly for Middlesex sides. Also known as James Beeston. Brother of W Beeston.
1794–1795	John Beldham	Three first-class appearances for Surrey.
1747	John Bell	Dartford and Kent. Wicket-keeper from Dartford, who was referred to after his death as “the most noted cricketer in England”. Ran the Eleven Cricketers public house on East Hill in Dartford.
1797–1818	John Bennett	Played in 61 first-class matches, mainly for England XIs and for Hampshire.
1789–1796	John Bligh, 4th Earl of Darnley	Played in 24 first-class matches, mainly for Kent and MCC. Father of John Duncan Bligh and brother of the Hon. Edward Bligh and part of the Darnley family which was later influential in the development of Kent County Cricket Club.
1768	John Boorman	Kent and Essex. Prominent bowler to 1793.
1772–1793	John Boorman	Played in 55 first-class matches, mainly for Kent sides. Recorded by CricketArchive as James Boorman.
1737	John Boots	Sussex. Village cricket player who died during a match after colliding with another player.
1745	John Borah	Long Robin’s XI. From Bromley in Kent. Recorded in matches from 1745 until 1749.
1739	John Bowra	Bromley. Known as the “Kentish Shepherd” and believed to be the father of William Bowra.
1773	John Brewer Davis	Played twice for Kent before being knighted in September 1773.
1743	John Bryant	Kent and Slindon. A bricklayer from Kent and brother of James Bryant. Known to have played in single-wicket matches from 1743 onwards. Played in both 1744 matches at the Artillery Ground later the same year.
1794–1795	John Burgess	Made two first-class appearances, one for Kent and one for Sir Horatio Mann’s XI. Other than his name, no biographical information is known.
1749	John Calchin	Bromley. From Kent. Convicted at Maidstone in 1762 and transported. Recorded in matches in 1749.
1748	John Capon	London and Surrey. Born in Surrey. Mentioned in match reports from 1748 to 1755.
1729	John Chitty	Surrey. The owner of what is now the world’s oldest surviving cricket bat, which is kept in the museum at The Oval.
1788–1803	John Crawte	A total of 57 first-class matches, most frequently for Kent, Surrey and England XIs.
1743	John Cutbush	Kent. Played in a single-wicket match in 1743 billed as contested by “the six best players in England”, and for Kent against England at the Artillery Ground in 1744.
1786–1787	John Dampier	Three first-class matches for the White Conduit Club.
1773	John de Burgh, 13th Earl of Clanricarde	Played in a single first-class match for Surrey.
1759	John Edmeads	Chertsey and Surrey. Mentioned in match reports until 1779.
1772–1779	John Edmeads	Played 17 first-class matches, most frequently for Surrey sides. Brother of William Edmeads.
1749	John Frame	Dartford and Kent. Arguably the first great fast bowler in cricket history. Frame was born in Surrey but lived at Dartford in Kent and played for Kent sides. He had a long career from 1749 to at least 1774.
1772–1774	John Frame	Played seven first-class matches for Kent, Hampshire and England sides.
1768	John Frederick Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset	Kent. A leading patron of Kent cricket and a useful player in his own right.
1780–1782	John Freemantle	Played in seven first-class matches for Hampshire. Elder brother of Andrew Freemantle.
1797–1801	John Gibbons	Twelve first-class appearances for teams associated with MCC.
1791–1812	John Goldham	Played 26 first-class matches, generally for teams associated with Middlesex or MCC.
1792	John Goldsmith	One match for Surrey.
1789–1793	John Gouldstone	Twelve first-class matches for Hornchurch, Essex sides and for one organised by Richard Leigh. Gouldstone, whose name has also been written as Goldstone or, possibly, Goldswain,[b] was christened at Ingatestone in 1764 but no other biographical details are known.
1790	John Grover	One match for MCC.
1790–1816	John Hammond	Played in 123 first-class matches, most frequently for England XIs, including the first two Gentlemen v Players fixtures.
1744	John Harris	Addington and Surrey. Brother of Joseph Harris. Both brothers played in the 1744 matches. Recorded until 1754.
1759	John Haynes	Surrey. Mentioned in match reports from 1759 to 1761.
1794–1810	John Lambert	Nine first-class appearances, mainly for sides connected to MCC.
1747	John Larkin	Hadlow and Kent. Noted single wicket performer who is first recorded as playing in 1747.
1787–1798	John Lister Kaye	Made eight first-class appearances, five of which were for MCC.
1791–1793	John Littler	Played in eight first-class matches, primarily for Essex and Hornchurch.
1791	John Miller	Played one match for Old Etonians.
1744	John Mills	Horsmonden and Kent. Lived at Horsmonden in Kent. Described as “a famous bowler” but is only recorded in one match for Kent against an England XI at the Artillery Ground in June 1744.
1769	John Minshull	Kent and Surrey. Scorer of the earliest known century in all forms of cricket and a noted batsman in the 1760s and 1770s.
1772–1780	John Minshull	Also known as John Minchin, he played 28 first-class matches.
1741	John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich	Huntingdonshire. Played for Eton College Past and Present against the Gentlemen of England at Newmarket in 1751 and is known to played in two single wicket matches the same year. Patron and captain.
1740	John Newland	Slindon, England.Brother of Richard Newland. First mentioned in correspondence to Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle by the 2nd Duke of Richmond as someone “that you must remember”.
1787–1817	John Nyren	Played in 16 first-class matches, but is more notable as an author.	#
1787–1796	John Pilcher	Played in 31 first-class matches, most frequently for Kent sides.
1741	John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford	Bedfordshire. Patron who, “owing to … gout”, played infrequently. Organised matches at his estate at Woburn Abbey.
1773–1783	John Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset	Made 23 appearances in first-class matches and was an important patron of the game.
1764	John Small	Hambledon and Hampshire. Described by John Nyren as “a star of the first magnitude”, master batsman Small is buried in St Peter’s churchyard in his home village of Petersfield.	#
1772–1798	John Small	Played 111 matches. Father of Jack Small.
1789–1793	John Stevens	Played in 11 first-class matches for Essex and Hornchurch sides.
1792–1797	John Stewart	Played twice for Hampshire. Brother of Henry Stewart.
1797–1826	John Tanner	Played 45 first-class matches.
1771	John Thomas de Burgh	Hambledon and Hampshire. Occasional player in the early 1770s. Became the 13th Earl of Clanricarde.
1793–1798	John Tufton	Made 48 first-class appearances. Brother of Henry and Sackville Tufton.
1791–1792	John Vallance	Five first-class matches for Brighton. Brother of Philip Vallance.
1789–1806	John Walker	Played in 52 first-class matches, most frequently for Surrey. Brother of Harry and Tom Walker.
1787–1815	John Wells	Made 149 first-class appearances, including 55 for Surrey. Brother of James Wells.
1773	John Wheeler	A single first-class appearance for Kent. Played in one other match for a London side in 1775. Other than his name, no biographical information is known.
1769	John Wood	Kent. Noted bowler who was active until 1783. Sources have often failed to distinguish between him and John Wood of Surrey.
1769	John Wood	Chertsey and Surrey. Noted all-rounder who was active until 1780. Sources have often failed to distinguish between him and John Wood of Kent and Scores and Biographies always calls him Thomas Wood.
1772–1780	John Wood	Played in 23 first-class matches, mainly for Surrey.
1773–1783	John Wood	Played in 12 first-class matches for Kent and England sides.
1764	John Woolgar	Hambledon and Hampshire. Tentative reference in one match in 1764.
1747	Jones	Hadlow and Kent. Mentioned in match reports from 1747 to 1749.
1787	Jones	One match for Essex. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1748	Joseph Budd	Employed by the Duke of Richmond, Budd played in matches in 1748 and 1749.
1744	Joseph Harris	Addington and Surrey. Brother of John Harris. Both brothers played in the 1744 matches. Recorded until 1756.
1749	Joseph Hitches	Colchin’s XI. Recorded in 1749.
1768	Joseph Miller	Kent. Outstanding batsman who was active until 1783. Some confusion exists regarding his first name, but the majority of sources call him Joseph.
1772–1783	Joseph Miller[C]	Played in 54 first-class matches, most frequently for England and Kent sides. Brother of Richard Miller.
1747	Joseph Rudd	Sussex. Noted single wicket performer.
1789	Kennett	Played a single match for East Kent.
1759	Killick	Dartford and Kent. Played in three matches in 1759.
1744	Kips	Eltham and Kent. A wicket-keeper from Eltham in Kent who is recorded from 1744 until 1747, including playing for Kent against England in the 1744 match for which a scorecard survives.
1797	Knowles	A sole first-class match for the Earl of Winchilsea’s XI as well as non-first-class matches for Hertfordshire, and Thursday Club sides. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1777–1781	Lamborn	Played in 22 first-class matches. Was featured in The Cricketers of My Time.
1744	Little Bennett	London. From Surrey and possibly the brother of Tall Bennett. The two are noted to have been two of the best batsmen of their time. One of the Bennetts played in the match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side in 1744.
1791–1825	Lord Frederick Beauclerk	A key figure in the early years of MCC and considered “one of the best single-wicket cricketers of his time”. Played in 130 first-class matches.	#
1734	Lord John Sackville	Kent. A leading patron of Kent cricket who was also a noted player. Organised and captained the Kent side which played an England XI at the Artillery Ground in 1744.
1743	Lord Montfort	London. Patron and team captain who led a combined London, Middlesex and Surrey XI in May 1743.
1799	Lord Yarmouth	Appeared once for Surrey and once for an England XI.
1771	Loughman	Nottingham. Two known matches, 1771–72.
1768	Love	Bourne. Tentative reference in one match in 1768.
1793	Luck	Played in three first-class matches for Kent and is known to have played in one match in 1800 for Woolwich Cricket Club. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1769	Lumpy Stevens	Chertsey and Surrey. One of the greatest bowlers of the underarm era. Had a long career from about 1756 to 1789.	#
1773	M. Lewis	Played twice for Surrey. Other than his surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1768	Mandy	Kent. Recorded in one single wicket match in 1768.
1778	Mansfield	Recorded in one match for an England XI against Chertsey. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1795	Marclew	Played one match for Sir Horatio Mann’s XI. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1735	Marshall	London. Recorded in one match in 1735.
1745	Martin	Richard Newland’s XI. Recorded in one match in 1745.
1751	Mathews	England. Recorded in matches in 1751.
1789	Matthews	One first-class appearance for Middlesex. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1797–1798	May	Played in four matches for Hampshire. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1744	Maynard	Surrey.Born in Surrey and recorded in 12 matches to 1750, including in the 1744 match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side.
1771	Mew	Nottingham. Two known matches, 1771–72.
1781–1791	Michael Remington	Made seven first-class appearances. Brother of Benjamin and Thomas Remington.
1793	Miles	Played a single first-class match for an Essex side in 1793. Is known to have played other matches for Hornchurch in 1791. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1768	Miller	Caterham. Tentative reference in one match in 1768.
1744	Mills	Kent. From Bromley in Kent. Recorded alongside John Mills as playing in the match between Kent and England in 1744.
1778–1781	Mills	Played in nine first-class matches. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1792–1795	Monk	Made ten first-class appearances, seven for Oldfield and three for Berkshire. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1730	Mr Andrews	Sunbury and Surrey. A Surrey patron who challenged the Duke of Richmond’s team in 1730.
1735	Mr Jervoise	Croydon and Surrey. A Surrey patron who was active in 1735.
1768	Muddle	Kent. Recorded in two matches in 1768.
1774–1778	Muggeridge	Played in four first-class matches for Surrey sides and twice in club matches for Coulsdon Cricket Club, once in 1775 and once in 1784. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1792–1797	Munday	Played two first-class matches for Hampshire and one other match in 1796. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1787–1789	Murray	Played three first-class matches, two for Hornchurch and one for an Essex side. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1787–1801	N. Graham	Played in 53 first-class matches, most frequently for Middlesex and sides associated with MCC. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1788	Nicholson	Played in one match for Kent. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1777–1789	Noah Mann	Made 56 first-class appearances, 39 of which were for Hampshire. Father of Noah Mann junior.	#
1744	Norris	London. Made two known appearances, including playing in the match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side in 1744. Last noted in 1745.
1745	Norton	Richard Newland’s XI. Recorded in one match in 1745.
1759	Nyland	Sussex. Played in three matches in 1759. Possibly Richard Newland or Richard Nyren.
1769	Oliver	Duke of Dorset’s XI. Recorded in one match in 1769.
1787	Oliver	Played once for Middlesex in first-class matches and is known to have played in a 22-a-side match in 1803. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1771	Osguthorpe	Sheffield. One match against Nottingham.
1764	Osmond	Hambledon and Hampshire. Tentative reference in one match in 1764.
1790	Packer	One match for Middlesex. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1769	Page	Chertsey and Surrey. Active until 1773.
1772–1773	Page	Played once for an England XI in 1772 and once for Surrey in 1773 in first-class matches and is known to have played one other match for Surrey in 1768. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1795	Park	One first-class match for MCC. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1754	Parr	Chatham .Recorded in one single wicket match in 1754.
1777–1781	Pemmell	Played in three first-class matches, two for England XIs and one for Kent, as well as two other matches for Kent against Maidstone in 1777. Other than his surname, which is also recorded by as Pemell and Pennell, no biographical information is known.
1798–1808	Peregrine Maitland	Made 24 first-class appearances.
1726	Perry	London.Born in Surrey. Along with Piper, took part in the earliest known single wicket match in 1726. A contemporary report calls the two players “the noted Perry of London and the famous Piper of Hampton”.
1749	Perry	Surrey. Mentioned in match reports from 1749 to 1755. Has been confused with the 1726 player of the same name.
1787–1790	Peter Burrell, 1st Baron Gwydyr	Seven first-class appearances.
1764	Peter Stewart	Hambledon and Hampshire. Nicknamed “Buck”, a humorist who was a Hambledon mainstay through the club’s formative period.
1772–1779	Peter Stewart	Played in 16 first-class matches for Hampshire sides.
1791–1792	Philip Vallance	Six first-class appearances for Brighton. Brother of John Vallance.
1726	Piper	Hampton.
1778	Polden	Recorded in one match for an England XI against Chertsey. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1735	Pool	London. Recorded in one match in 1735.
1759	Potter	Dartford and Kent. Played in three matches in 1759.
1792	Priest	One match for Brighton. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1769	Purdy	Hambledon and Hampshire. Recorded in one match in 1769.
1747	Pye	Sussex. Employed by the Duke of Richmond. Noted single wicket performer.
1790	R. Beeston	One match for Middlesex. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1791–1792	R. Stewart	Played two first-class matches, once for the Gentlemen of England and once for MCC. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1795–1800	R. Whitehead	Played in 14 matches. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1750	Rawlins	Kent. Born in Kent. Mentioned in match reports to 1751.
1771	Rawson	Nottingham. One match against Sheffield.
1773	Read	Played once for an England XI against Hampshire. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1776–1784	Richard Aubrey Veck	Played in 36 first-class matches, mainly for Hampshire sides.
1791–1792	Richard Barry, 7th Earl of Barrymore	Two appearances for Brighton Cricket Club.
1765	Richard Edmeads	Chertsey. Brother of John Edmeads. Recorded in one match in 1765.
1790–1801	Richard Fielder	Played in 20 first-class matches, most frequently for Kent and for England XIs.
1773–1793	Richard Francis	Played 47 first-class matches.
1773–1793	Richard Francis	Played 47 first-class matches
1741	Richard Grenville	Buckinghamshire. Patron and captain.
1780–1791	Richard Hosmer	Made 18 first-class appearances, mainly for Kent sides.
1787–1795	Richard Lawrence	Played in 12 first-class matches, mostly for Oldfield or Berkshire.
1772–1780	Richard May	Made 13 first-class appearances mainly for Kent sides. Brother of Thomas May.
1774	Richard Miller[C]	Played in one first-class match for Surrey. Brother of Joseph Miller.
1743	Richard Newland	Slindon, England. One of the most outstanding batsmen of era before the introduction of the pitched delivery. Made the highest known individual score of the period, 88 runs for England against Kent at the Artillery Ground in 1744. Brother of Adam and John Newland.	#
1773–1793	Richard Newman	Made 19 first-class appearances, mainly for Kent, Essex-based sides and MCC.
1764	Richard Nyren	Hambledon and Hampshire. Cricket’s earliest known left-hander. An outstanding all-rounder who captained the Hambledon team in its heyday.	#
1773–1803	Richard Purchase	Made 113 first-class appearances.
1768	Richard Simmons	Kent. One of the earliest well-known wicketkeepers. Active until 1779.
1772–1779	Richard Simmons	Played in 13 first-class matches.
1780–1787	Richard Stanford	Played in eight first-class matches for Kent sides.
1791–1793	Richard Welch	Played in seven first-class matches.
1787–1797	Richard Wyatt	Played in 20 first-class matches.
1743	Ridgeway	Sussex. From Sussex. Played in the match 1744 match between London and a Surrey and Sussex team.
1796	Robert Ayling	Two appearances for Kent. Brother of William Ayling.
1750	Robert Bartholomew	Surrey. Ran the White Conduit Tavern for a time. Is known to have played in matches for Surrey sides in 1750.
1777–1792	Robert Clifford	71 first-class matches, mainly for Kent sides.
1743	Robert Colchin	Bromley and Kent. Known as Long Robin, Colchin was a controversial figure who was considered the best all-rounder of his time. He was an outstanding single wicket player and an influential match organiser.	#
1787–1793	Robert Denn	10 first-class matches, mostly for Hornchurch and Essex sides.
1747	Robert Eures	Bexley and Kent. Lived in London. Known to have been a good batsman who played for England teams.
1745	Robert Lascoe	Bromley and Kent. Mentioned in match reports from 1745 to 1748.
1792–1793	Robert Quarme	Four first-class matches, three for Berkshire and one for Oldfield.
1792–1819	Robert Robinson	Played 111 matches, most frequently appearing for Surrey or England XIs.
1797–1799	Robert Stevens	Three first-class appearances.
1773–1790	Robert Stone	Played in 10 first-class matches.
1789–1797	Robert Turner	21 first-class cricket, most frequently for Middlesex.
1793–1808	Robert Walpole	Played in three matches for three different teams.
1748	Robin	From Bromley in Kent and the brother of Robin Colchin (Long Robin). Played alongside his brother in a five-a-side match at the Artillery Ground in August 1748.
1749	Robinson	Faulkner’s XI. Recorded in 1749.
1771	Roe	Nottingham. Two known matches, 1771–1772.
1794	Rubegall	One first-class match for Middlesex. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1769	S. Bartram	Duke of Dorset’s XI. Recorded in one match in 1769.
1792–1795	S. Gill	Played in 11 first-class matches for Oldfield Cricket Club and Berkshire. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1791–1794	Sackville Tufton, 9th Earl of Thanet	Played in five first-class matches. Brother of Henry and John Tufton.
1793	Sadler	A single match for R Leigh’s XI. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1791–1793	Sale	Four first-class matches, two for Old Etonians and two for Berkshire. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1773–1778	Samuel Colchin	Made 10 first-class appearances, five for England XIs, four for Kent and one for Hampshire. Nephew of Robert Colchin.
1797	Sanderson	One match for the Earl of Winchilsea’s XI. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1759	Saunders	Berkshire. Played in three matches in 1759.
1793–1797	Scott	Played in three matches for MCC. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1769	Shearcy	Duke of Dorset’s XI. Recorded in one match in 1769.
1769	Shepherd	Caterham and Surrey. Recorded in one match in 1769.
1761	Shock White	Brentford. Definitely active between 1761 and 1773 but often confused with Thomas White.
1790–1791	Simmonds	Three first-class matches for Hornchurch. Other than a surname, which has two possible spellings, no biographical information is known.
1792	Sir George Wombwell, 2nd Baronet	One first-class match for MCC.
1797–1813	Sir Henry Martin, 2nd Baronet	Played in seven first-class matches. In cricketing sources his surname is frequently spelled Marten.
1773	Sir Horatio Mann, 2nd Baronet	Played in two first-class matches for Kent sides. More significant as a major patron of cricket in Kent.
1792–1795	Sir John Shelley, 6th Baronet	Eight first-class appearances.
1725	Sir William Gage, 7th Baronet	Sussex. Along with the 2nd Duke of Richmond, one of the leading patrons of early cricket who also played the game. His estate at Firle in Sussex was an important early venue.
1768	Smailes	Caterham. Recorded in two matches from 1768 to 1769.
1788	Small	One match for a Kent side against England. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1795	Soane	Two first-class matches, one for C Lennox’s XI and one for an England XI. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1793	Spencer	A single first-class match for Hornchurch. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1771	Spurr	Nottingham. Two known matches, 1771–1772.
1787–1798	Stanhope	Six matches, four for Middlesex and two for MCC. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1783–1795	Stephen Amherst	31 appearances, mainly for Kent. An important patron of the game in Kent.
1744	Stephen Dingate	Reigate, Surrey. Born in Surrey and employed by the Duke of Richmond. Played in both of the 1744 matches for which scorecards survive.
1751	Stephen Harding	Thursley and Chertsey. From Thursley in Surrey. A “good bowler and hard-hitting batsman” mentioned in match reports from 1751 to 1765 and who scored 50 runs as an opening batsman for and England XI against Kent at the Artillery Ground in 1751.
1799	Stephen Lushington	Played in three first-class matches.
1743	Stephen Rose	Chertsey. An army deserter reported to be “a famous cricket player”.
1751	Stephens	Dartford. Mentioned in match reports from 1751 to 1759.
1744	Stevens	Surrey. Two players, brothers called Stevens, were billed as going to play for the Surrey and Sussex side against London in 1744. Some sources suggest that neither played.
1771	Stocks	Nottingham. Two known matches, 1771–1772.
1751	Stone	Kent. Recorded in matches in 1751.
1792–1802	Sylvester	Made 15 first-class appearances, mainly for Middlesex and sides linked to MCC. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1795	T. Browning	One first-class match for Kent. Brother of William Browning. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1773–1776	T. Davis	Played six first-class matches for Hampshire as well as one other match for Hambledown Town. Other than his surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1768	T. Francis	Caterham. Tentative reference in one match in 1768.
1781–1783	T. Martin	Two first-class matches, one for Sir Horatio Mann’s XI and one for East Kent. Other than his surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1795	T. Payne	One first-class appearance for Surrey and four appearances in other matches for the side between 1802 and 1803. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1781	T. Skinner	A single first-class match for Hampshire. Other than his surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1790–1808	T. Webb	Played six first-class matches, all for Middlesex. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1744	Tall Bennett	London. From Surrey and possibly the brother of Little Bennett. One of the Bennetts played in the match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side in 1744.
1790	Talmash	One first-class match for Middlesex. Other than a surname, which is recorded at Talmege by CricketArchive and CricInfo, no biographical information is known.
1787–1794	Thomas Assheton Smith I	43 appearances, mainly for MCC and Hampshire.
1798–1820	Thomas Assheton Smith II	40 appearances, mainly for England XI, MCC and Hampshire.
1764	Thomas Baldwin	Chertsey. Active in the 1760s.
1747	Thomas Bell	Dartford and Kent. Brother of John Bell. Condemned to death in 1762 but later reprieved.
1789–1803	Thomas Boxall	Played in 89 first-class matches, mainly for England XIs and for Kent.
1750	Thomas Brandon	Dartford and Kent. A noted batsman from Dartford who was mentioned in match reports from 1750 to 1759, regularly taking part in single-wicket contests. Brandon was a shopkeeper in Dartford, and acted as a churchwarden.
1769	Thomas Brett	Hambledon and Hampshire. Outstanding fast bowler who was acclaimed for his combination of speed and accuracy.	#
1797–1816	Thomas Burgoyne	Made 17 first-class appearances for a variety of sides.
1731	Thomas Chambers	Middlesex. A Middlesex patron who challenged the Duke of Richmond’s team in 1731.
1787–1791	Thomas Clark	Made seven first-class appearances, six for Hornchurch and one for Essex.
1792–1793	Thomas Colyear, 4th Earl of Portmore	Recorded as Lord Milsington on scorecards. Made three first-class appearances.
1787–1797	Thomas Ingram	Played in 21 first-class matches for a variety of sides, most commonly those associated with Hornchurch, Essex and Surrey.
1747	Thomas Jure	London. Mentioned in match reports from 1747 to 1749.
1791–1792	Thomas Jutten	Played in five first-class matches for Brighton.
1764	Thomas Land	Hambledon and Hampshire. Perhaps the original patron of Hambledon cricket who seems to have left the scene before the club was founded.
1791–1792	Thomas Liffen	Played in five first-class matches for Brighton. Other than his name, no biographical details are known.
1792	Thomas Lloyd	Played in a single match for Berkshire. Other than his name, no biographical information is known.
1787–1816	Thomas Lord	Played in 59 first-class matches, but is more notable for establishing Lord’s as a cricket ground in 1787.	#
1772–1773	Thomas May	Played in five first-class matches for England XIs and for Kent. Brother of Richard May.
1793–1815	Thomas Mellish	40 first-class matches.
1769	Thomas Pattenden	Kent.Played in over thirty matches from 1772 to 1783. In some scorecards, he cannot be distinguished from his brother William.
1769	Thomas Quiddington	Chertsey and Surrey. Noted bowler mentioned in reports from 1769 to 1784. His name has also been spelt Quiddenden.
1774–1776	Thomas Quiddington	Played in four matches for Surrey.
1792–1811	Thomas Ray	Made 72 first-class appearances, mainly for England and Middlesex sides.
1780–1781	Thomas Remington	Four first-class appearances. Brother of Benjamin and Michael Remington.
1764	Thomas Ridge	Hambledon and Hampshire. Prominent Hambledon Club member who played in a number of matches to 1775.
1772–1775	Thomas Ridge	Made five first-class appearances for Hampshire sides.
1789–1798	Thomas Scott	Played 29 matches.
1790	Thomas Selby	One first-class match for West Kent.
1789–1809	Thomas Shackle	29 first-class matches, most frequently for Middlesex.
1749	Thomas Southam	Colchin’s XI. Recorded in 1749.
1778	Thomas Swayne	Played in one first-class as well as club matches for Chertsey.
1775–1798	Thomas Taylor	Played in 102 first-class matches, most frequently for Hampshire.	#
1794–1796	Thomas Twistleton	Appeared in four first-class matches for four separate teams.
1790–1794	Thomas V. R. Nicoll	12 matches, mainly for MCC sides.
1727	Thomas Waymark	Sussex and Berkshire. A miller from Berkshire who was employed by Darville and, at times, by the Duke of Richmond. A “famous player”, considered the first great all-rounder, Waymark played for over 20 years and was noted for his “extraordinary agility and dexterity”.
1771	Thomas White	Chertsey and Surrey. Noted all-rounder who instigated the Monster Bat Controversy. Retired in 1779.
1759	Thomas Woods	Chertsey and Surrey. Only definite reference is in 1761 but probably played in 1759 for All-England. There is confusion in sources with other players named “Woods”, “John Wood” and “Thomas Wood”.
1792–1794	Thompson	Nine first-class matches, six for Oldfield and three for Berkshire. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1731	Tim Coleman	London. Described in a contemporary report as “the famous Tim Coleman”.
1792–1795	Timber	Made 10 first-class appearances, eight for Oldfield and two for Berkshire. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1744	Tom Faulkner	Addington and Surrey. Born in Surrey, although he lived in the midlands for a time. Played in the 1744 match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side. A prominent single wicket player who is recorded to 1761. Was also a boxer.
1743	Tom Peake	Chelsfield and Kent. From Chelsfield in Kent. A Kent player who was frequently called upon as a given man.
1767	Tom Sueter	Hambledon and Hampshire. Outstanding wicketkeeper-batsman, especially noted for his front foot play.	#
1786–1810	Tom Walker	Made 177 first-class appearances, most frequently for Surrey. Brother of Harry and John Walker.
1783–1786	Townsend	Played in five first-class matches, twice for England XIs and three times for Kent sides as well as in two other matches for Kent in 1777. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1771	Troop	Nottingham. Two known matches, 1771–1772.
1796	Turnbull	Two first-class matches for Surrey. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1771	Turner	Nottingham. Two known matches, 1771–1772.
1768	Twinker	Caterham. Tentative reference in one match in 1768.
1790–1793	Tyson	Four first-class appearances, three for MCC and one for Old Etonians. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1743	Val Romney	Sevenoaks and Kent. Lived at Sevenoaks and was employed as a gardener at Knole by the Duke of Dorset. Considered “a famous player” who played regularly. Noted for his leadership and described by James Love as “a mighty player”.	#
1790	Venner	Made a single first-class appearance for East Kent. Recorded as Kennett by CricketAchive, other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1789	Vincent	Three first-class matches, one for Surrey, one for an England XI and one for the Gentlemen of England, all in 1789. Is known to have played four other matches for Surrey sides between 1789 and 1802. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1787–1793	W. Allen	Three first-class matches, including one for Essex, one for Middlesex and one for Hornchurch Cricket Club. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1790–1799	W. Beeston	Four matches, two for Middlesex sides, one for Old Etonians and one for an England XI. Brother of John Beeston. No first name or dates are known.
1797	W. Gunnell	One first-class match for an England XI and a club match for Mitcham in 1813. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1782	W. Hall	One match for Hampshire. Other than his surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1790–1793	W. Oxley	Played in eight first-class matches, mostly for Hornchurch and Essex sides. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1789	W. Palmer	Seven first-class matches, mainly for Kent-based sides. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1789–1809	W. Turner	Played in 15 first-class matches. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1791–1816	W. Wells	Played in nine first-class matches. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1787–1792	W. White	Played in ten first-class matches, eight of which were for Middlesex. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1735	Wakeland	London. Made two known appearances in single wicket contests.
1759	Wakelin	Dartford and Kent. Played in three matches in 1759.
1748	Walker	London. Recorded in one single wicket match in 1748.
1790	Walker	One first-class match for East Kent. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1774	Waller	Played twice for Kent in first-class matches during 1774 and is known to have played in two club matches for Maidstone against Kent in 1777. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1768	Ward	Bourne. Tentative reference in one match in 1768.
1781	Webb	Five first-class matches for Kent sides. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
1769	Wessing	Caterham and Surrey. Recorded in one match in 1769.
1794	West	Played twice for Oldfield. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1735	Wheatley	London. A batsman who is known to have been a distiller by trade.
1794–1795	Wheeler	Played three times for Middlesex sides. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1789–1797	White	Played in three first-class matches, two for Hampshire and one for Kent. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1769	Whiting	Duke of Dorset’s XI. Recorded in one match in 1769.
1751	Wilden	Kent. Recorded in matches in 1751.
1768	Will Palmer	Kent and Surrey. Noted batsman to 1776.
1745	William Anderson	London. Mentioned in match reports from 1745 to 1752. It is believed a benefit match was held for him in 1753.
1764-1777	William Barber	Hambledon and Hampshire. Noted bowler, probably fast-medium, who played until 1777.
1773–1789	William Bartholomew	Played in four first-class matches, two for Surrey, one for Chertsey and one for an England XI.
1795–1817	William Barton	37 matches for a wide variety of sides.
1709	William Bedle	Dartford and Kent. Bedle’s 1768 obituary states that he was the “most expert cricket player in England”. Considered the first great player of the game.	#
1777–1794	William Bedster	59 first-class appearances for a variety of sides.
1769	William Bowra	Kent and Sussex. Probably the son of John Bowra. Sound middle-order batsman who is believed to have been a good close fielder.
1775–1792	William Bowra	Made 50 first-class appearances, mainly for Kent and England XIs
1774–1794	William Brazier	50 first-class matches, mainly for Kent sides.
1791–1795	William Browning	Played in one first-class match for the Gentlemen of Kent in 1791 and one for Kent in 1795. Brother of T Browning. Other than his name, no biographical information is known.
1773–1797	William Bullen	Played 113 first-class matches, mainly for Kent and England XIs.
1797	William Courtenay, 10th Earl of Devon	One first-class match for C Lennox’s XI.
1775	William Edmeads	Played one first-class match for Surrey. Brother of John Edmeads.
1786–1816	William Fennex	Made 88 first-class appearances for a variety of teams, including playing 41 times for England XIs and 13 times for Middlesex.	#
1724	William Goodwin	Sunbury and Middlesex. Described as “able to play at cricket with most people”, Sunbury had a noted team.
1791	William Harbord, 2nd Baron Suffield	Three first-class matches.
1743	William Hodsoll	Dartford and Kent. A tanner from Dartford in Kent, Hodsoll was described as outstanding bowler who was rated among “the six best players in England”.
1764	William Hogsflesh	Hambledon and Hampshire. Noted bowler, probably fast-medium, who played until 1775.
1753	William King	London. Noted as a leading London player in 1753 and 1754.
1772–1776	William Palmer	Played in 17 first-class matches, mainly for Surrey and England XIs.
1780–1786	William Pattenden	Played five times, all for Kent-based sides. Younger brother of Thomas Pattenden.
1761	William Piper	Chertsey. Appeared in one match in 1761 as a given man for Chertsey.
1743	William Sawyer	Richmond and Surrey. From Richmond in Surrey. Rated among “the six best players in England”.
1772–1783	William Yalden	Wicket-keeper who played 44 first-class matches, mainly for Surrey and England XIs
1798	Williams	Three first-class matches, two for MCC and one for an England XI. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1797	Wilson	A single match for the Earl of Winchilsea’s XI. Other than surname, no biographical information is known.
1788	Windsor	One appearance for an N to Z team. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1797	Witcher	Played a sole first-class match for Hampshire. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1735	Wood	Woodcot, Surrey. Mentioned briefly in a 1735 report. There were apparently two Woods of Woodcot.
1789–1790	Wood	Played twice for East Kent. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1799–1800	Woodroffe	Played in four first-class matches. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1798	Wooldridge	One match for Hampshire. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
1787	Z. Boult	One first-class appearance for Middlesex. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
1793–1798	Zachariah Button	Played in two first-class matches.