Joseph Chatterton

Who was Joseph Chatterton?

Joseph Deeley Chatterton was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1884 and 1886.

Chatterton was born in Thornsett, the son of David Chatterton, a cotton mill fireman, and his wife Hannah.

Chatterton made his debut for Derbyshire in the 1884 season at the age of 17 against Sussex, when he made a duck in both innings. He played two matches in the 1885 season and in the 1886 season played eight first class and two other matches for Derbyshire.

Chatterton was a right-handed batsman and played 22 innings in 11 first class matches with an average of 5.40 and a top score of 21. He was a right-arm slow bowler and took 5 wickets for an average of 23.80.

Chatterton died in Derby at the age of 19 years. His brother, William, over five years his senior, was a former Derbyshire captain and one-time England Test cricketer.