George Marten (cricketer, born 1840) facts for kids

George Nisbet Marten (born June 20, 1840 – died August 25, 1905) was an English cricketer. He played in a special type of cricket called first-class cricket.

Early Life and Education

George Nisbet Marten was born in Ghazeepoor, which was part of British India, on June 20, 1840. His father was Thomas Powney Marten.

George moved to England for his education. He attended Harrow School, a well-known school. After that, he went to Pembroke College, Oxford University.

Military Service

While studying at Oxford, George Marten joined the military. In March 1861, he became a lieutenant in the Hertfordshire Militia. This was a local army group. Later, in March 1866, he was promoted to captain.

Cricket Career

George Marten was a right-handed batsman. He played in four first-class cricket matches. First-class cricket is the highest level of domestic cricket.

Playing for MCC

In 1864, a year after finishing Oxford, Marten played his first first-class match. He played for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) against Middlesex. This game took place at Lord's, a famous cricket ground.

Other Matches

In 1865, he played for the Gentlemen of England team. They played against the Gentlemen of Middlesex.

His last two first-class matches were in 1869. He played for the MCC again. One match was against Oxford University at Lord's. The other was against Hampshire in Southampton.

Cricket Statistics

In total, George Marten scored 50 runs in his four matches. His highest score in a single game was 26 runs.

Later Life and Family

Around 1872, George Marten moved to Australia. He lived on a large farm called Branscombe Plantation near Mackay, Queensland.

Later, he returned to England with his wife, Annie. He worked as a banker. He was also a justice of the peace, which meant he helped with local law and order.

George Marten passed away in Crowborough, England, in June 1905. His uncle, George Marten, was also a first-class cricketer.