Philip Hewett Explained

Philip Hewett
Country:England
Birth Date:7 December 1799
Birth Place:England
Death Place:Binstead, Isle of Wight
Club1:Cambridge University
Year1:1820
Date:31 March
Year:2013
Source:https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/36/36985/36985.html CricketArchive

Philip Hewett (7 September 1799 – 15 December 1879) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Cambridge University in one match in 1820, totalling 2 runs with a highest score of 2.[1]

Hewett was educated at Winchester College and St John's College, Cambridge. After graduating he became a Church of England priest and was rector of Binstead for forty-six years, from 1833 until his death. He is remembered in Holy Cross Church, Binstead, by a stone tablet and a stained-glass window.[2]

Bibliography

. Arthur Haygarth . Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744–1826) . 1862 . Lillywhite .

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Philip Hewett . CricketArchive . 31 March 2013.
  2. Web site: Binstead Holy Cross Church . Isle of Wight Family History Society.