Career
A useful batsman, Aston made 13 known first-class appearances from 1786 to 1793 when his military duties took precedence. In December of 1793, Aston obtained a Lieutenant-colonelcy in the 12th Foot and afterwards went to Madras where in 1798 he fought a duel with Major Picton. Both fired into the air.
Next day, in another duel, he was wounded by a new adversary, Major Allen, and after languishing about a week, he died on 23 December 1798.