Researching Elisha Light
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 2763 people with the Light surname? In that year Light was ranked number 1435 for popularity in the UK. |
Records of Elisha Light on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Elisha Light and the Light Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 3568 people with the Light surname in the UK? Light is now ranked number 1592 for popularity in the UK. |
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| Did you know that there are currently 21268 people with the Light surname in the USA? Light is ranked number 150 for popularity in the USA. |
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Elisha Light
Elisha Edward Light (1 September 1873 – 12 March 1952) was an English first-class cricketer. Light was a left-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox spin.
Light made his first-class debut for Hampshire against Yorkshire in the 1898 County Championship. Light represented Hampshire in thirteen first-class matches between 1898 and 1900, scoring 168 runs at an average of 10.50, with a high score of 35. With the ball Light took five wickets at the high bowling average of 52.60. Light was an able fielder, taking six catches. Light's final first-class match for Hampshire came against Sussex in the 1900 County Championship.
In 1907 Light joined Carmarthenshire for the 1907 Minor Counties Championship, making his debut against Monmouthshire. Light made three appearances for Carmarthenshire, with his final two matches both coming against Glamorgan.
Light died at Llanelli, Carmarthenshire on 12 March 1952.
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