Ernest Sandford Explained

Ernest Grey Sandford (16 August 1839 – 8 March 1910) was an English first-class cricketer active in 1859 to 1861 who played for Oxford University in five matches. He was born in Dunchurch and died in Exmouth.^[1] He became a Church of England priest, most notably Archdeacon of Exeter^[2] from 1888 until his death.^{[3] [4]}

Sandford was educated at Rugby and Christ Church, Oxford.^[5] He held incumbencies at Landkey and Cornwood.

Notes and References

1. https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/37/37632/37632.html Ernest Sandford at CricketArchive
2. http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/c/F44265 National Archives
3. http://www.devon.gov.uk/localstudies/80038/224.html&s=0h3z6SA0U4C Devon County Council Photograph, Sandford, Archdeacon of Exeter 1888–1909
4. http://www.devonheritage.org/Places/DevonCounty/TheSandfordFamilyofDevon.htm Devon Heritage
5. "Alumni Oxonienses: the members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886; their parentage, birthplace and year of birth, with a record of their degrees. Being the matriculation register of the University" Foster,J (Ed) Vol V p1251 Oxford, Parker & Co,1888