John Pontifex (cricketer, born 1796)

John Pontifex (11 February 1796 – 7 May 1875) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Godalming Cricket Club in one match in 1825, totalling 4 runs with a highest score of 4 and holding 1 catch.^[1]

John Pontifex

Personal information
Born	11 February 1796 Holborn, London
Died	7 May 1875 (1875-05-08) (aged 79) Westminster, London
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1825	Godalming Cricket Club
Source: CricketArchive, 30 March 2013

His son was Charles Pontifex, captain of Cambridge University in the 1853 University Match and later a judge in India, which gained him a knighthood.

References

1. "John Pontifex". CricketArchive. Retrieved 30 March 2013.

Bibliography

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