Researching Edwin Napper
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 923 people with the Napper surname? In that year Napper was ranked number 2663 for popularity in the UK. |
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The name Edwin means "Prosperous friend" and is of English origin.
Records of Edwin Napper on Ancestry
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| Did you know that there are currently 1036 people with the Napper surname in the UK? Napper is now ranked number 3071 for popularity in the UK. |
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Some Famous People called Edwin Napper
Edwin Napper
Edwin Napper (26 January 1815 – 8 March 1895) was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1839 to 1862.
A left-handed batsman and right arm medium pace roundarm bowler who was mainly associated with Sussex, he made 128 known appearances in first-class matches. He was the second Sussex club captain, succeeding C. G. Taylor before the 1847 season and holding the post until 1862. He represented the Gentlemen in the Gentlemen v Players series and the South in the North v. South series.
Napper subsequently became a "most enthusiastic and generous patron of the game". His brother, William, also played first-class cricket.
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