John Thornton (16 January 1835 – 15 December 1919) was an Australian cricketer. He played two first-class cricket matches for Victoria between 1858 and 1860.[1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 January 1835 Huddersfield, England |
| Died | 15 December 1919 (aged 84) Camperdown, Victoria, Australia |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1858-1860 | Victoria |
Source: Cricinfo, 2 May 2015 | |
Biography
editJohn Thornton was born in Huddersfield, England on 16 January 1835.[1] He came to Victoria aboard SS Great Britain in 1853, and settled in Camperdown. He married Agnes Clough in 1862, and they had three children.[2]
He owned a dairy farm at Cobden, and founded the auctioneering firm John Thornton and Co.[2]
He died in Camperdown on 15 December 1919.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "John Thornton". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ^ a b Smith, James, ed. (1904). The Cyclopedia of Victoria. Vol. II. The Cyclopedia Company. p. 495. Retrieved 9 June 2023 – via Google Books.
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