Researching Gerald Sanderson
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 12372 people with the Sanderson surname? In that year Sanderson was ranked number 331 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Gerald means "Spear Warrior" and is of Teutonic origin.
Records of Gerald Sanderson on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Gerald Sanderson and the Sanderson Family Tree
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Some Famous People called Gerald Sanderson
Gerald Sanderson
Gerald Barry Sanderson (12 May 1881 – 3 October 1964) was an English first-class cricketer who played two first-class matches, these coming almost 22 years apart. He batted in only one innings in each.
His first game was for Warwickshire against London County in 1901; he was run out for nought. His second appearance, for Worcestershire against Northamptonshire in 1923, again ended with him being run out, this time for 16.
Sanderson was born in Liverpool; he died aged 83 in Westminster, London.
His father Richard had played once for Lancashire in 1870.
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