John Dolphin

Who was John Dolphin?

John Dolphin was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1825 to 1827.

John Dolphin, son of Rev. John Dolphin, was educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge, Cricket ‘blue,’ 1827, BA 1828. As a cricketer he was mainly associated with Cambridge University and made 6 known appearances in first-class matches; a member of the Norfolk County XI, 1828-42. In later life he was a clergyman; Ordained deacon June 1, 1828, priest, June 14, 1829, Curate of Wakes Colne, Essex, 1828–30, Rector of Pebmarsh, 1831–42, Rector of Antingham St Mary with Thorpe Market, and Bradfield, Norfolk, 1830–89, Rural Dean of Repps, 1869-87.

He married, 1833, Mary, 4th daughter of Admiral Western, of Tattingstone Park, near Ipswich.