Researching Mark Gravett
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 304 people with the Gravett surname? In that year Gravett was ranked number 3275 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Mark means "warlike" and is of Latin origin.
Records of Mark Gravett on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Mark Gravett and the Gravett Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 479 people with the Gravett surname in the UK? Gravett is now ranked number 3589 for popularity in the UK. |
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Mark Gravett
Mark Gravett (11 February 1865 – 8 February 1938) was an English first-class cricketer. A slow left-arm orthodox bowler, he represented Hampshire in four first-class matches. Gravett made his debut in the 1899 County Championship, playing a single match against Essex.
In 1900 Gravett played a further three Championship matches, the last of which came against local rivals Sussex at the County Ground, Southampton. Aftet this match Gravett never played first-class cricket again.
In Gravett's four matches he took 15 wickets with his slow left-arm orthodox bowling, at an average of 29.66, with one five wicket haul which yielded him best figures of 5/50.
In 1921 aged 56 he took 10/21 for Milford v Haslemere Comrades
Gravett died in Godalming, Surrey on 8 February 1938.
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