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Marple was born in Chester the son of George I. Marple, a joiner and builder, and his wife Mary.
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George Marple
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George Smith Marple (14 August 1868 — 12 August 1932) was an English businessman and cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1901. Marple made a single first-class appearance for Derbyshire during the 1901 season, against London County. He played one innings in which he scored six runs.
He bowled thirteen overs during the match, taking 1 wicket for 17.
He played for the Millhouses cricket club of which he was captain in 1907. Marple was a partner in the scrap metal business of Marple and Gillott Limited, Sheffield, which broke up railway engines.
In 1919 Marple applied for a patent for a carburettor design with James Frederick Bennett. In 1921 he donated a cup as the Marple Trophy for a brass band contest
Marple died in Ecclesall, Sheffield at the age of 63.
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