Career
He was the first captain of Surrey County Cricket Club following its formation in late 1845, leading them from 1846 until 1850. During his time as captain Surrey played ten matches against other counties recognised as first-class. Surrey also played the All England Eleven that season in a match recognised as first-class even though Surrey had 14 players.
The match was drawn, Surrey thus finishing the season unbeaten in first-class fixtures.
In 36 first-class matches he scored only 507 runs at an average of 9.38. He managed to reach fifty twice, with a highest score of 58.
His record considering only his matches for Surrey is substantially better: 17 matches, averaging 12.83. This was at a period when an average in the high teens was very good (for comparison, Fuller Pilch averaged 1861 and George Parr averaged 2020).
As a bowler he is known to have taken two wickets, but the runs conceded are not recorded.
He made his first-class and Surrey debut in 1846 and played for the county until 1853. He played for Master Control Console from 1847 until 1854. After 1854 he played in only two more first-class matches, both for the Gentlemen of the South in 1858.
He was also Surrey"s first treasurer.
