Fred Abraham Sr. facts for kids

Fred Abraham was a cricketer from British Guiana, which is now known as Guyana. He was born on January 9, 1859. Fred played in just one important cricket match, called a "first-class" game, for his team, Demerara. This team was an early version of today's national cricket team for Guyana. There are two different dates for when he passed away: either July 12, 1901, or May 14, 1918.

Fred Abraham's Cricket Career

Fred Abraham was born in a place called Adventure Village, which is near the Essequibo River. He played his only recorded first-class cricket match in September 1883. This game was between his team, Demerara, and the team from Barbados.

The Match Against Barbados

The cricket match took place in Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, at a ground called Bay Pasture. In this game, Fred Abraham batted fifth for Demerara. He managed to score six runs before he was caught out by a player named William Howell. The ball had been bowled by Alfred Browne.

After Fred was out, his team, Demerara, finished their first turn at batting with 76 runs. Barbados then batted and scored 66 runs. After his turn batting, Fred Abraham could not continue playing in the match. Another player, Alfred Swain, took his place as a substitute. Demerara then scored 94 runs in their second turn. Barbados easily reached the score they needed to win, and they won the match by six wickets.

Family Life

Fred Abraham passed away in British Guiana. The exact year of his death is not certain. Some records say he died in July 1901, while others suggest it was May 1918.

Fred Abraham had a son named Frederick Henri Abraham Jr.. His son also played cricket for British Guiana. Sadly, Frederick Jr. died in France in October 1918. He was fighting as a soldier with a group called the Lancashire Fusiliers.