Francis Adams (cricketer)

Francis Adams (12 February 1835 – 10 February 1911) was an Australian cricketer, who played for New South Wales in First class cricket. His nephew, Frank Iredale, played Test cricket for Australia.

Francis Adams
Personal information
Full name
Francis Adams
Born(1835-02-12)12 February 1835
Ireland
Died10 February 1911(1911-02-10) (aged 75)
New South Wales
Career statistics
Competition First class
Matches 1
Runs scored 18
Batting average 14
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 9
Balls bowled 0
Wickets 0
Bowling average -
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling -
Catches/stumpings 1/0
Source: , 29 June 2016

Personal life

Adams was born in Ireland in 1835 and arrived in Australia with his family on the "Agnes" in February 1842.[1] In his business life he worked for the AJS Bank.[2] He was appointed manager in May 1884,[3] a position he held until resigning in August 1907.[4]

References
  1. State Records Authority of New South Wales; Kingswood New South Wales, Australia; Persons on bounty ships (Agent's Immigrant Lists); Series: 5316; Reel: 2135; Item: [4/4782]
  2. "Cricket Notes". The Arrow. Sydney, NSW. 18 February 1911. p. 4. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  3. "The A.J.S. Bank". Evening News. No. 5360. New South Wales, Australia. 21 July 1884. p. 3. Retrieved 31 July 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. "The Australian Joint Stock Bank". The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express. New South Wales, Australia. 23 August 1907. p. 47. Retrieved 31 July 2021 – via National Library of Australia.


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