Alexander Chalmers Bannerman (1854 - 1924)

Born 21 Mar 1854 in Paddington, New South Wales

Husband of Mary Ann (Merrifield) Bannerman — married 4 Mar 1884 in Sydney, New South Wales

Died 19 Sep 1924 at age 70 in Paddington, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Alec Bannerman was born in the Colony of New South Wales (1788-1900)

Alec Bannerman is Notable.

Alexander Chalmers (Alec) Bannerman was born in Paddington, New South Wales on 21 Mar 1854, the youngest son of William and Margaret Bannerman.^{[1] [2]}

A distinguished cricketer, Alec made his Test debut against England at Melbourne in 1879, joining brother Charles, his senior by eight years, in the Australian team. He was a member of the first Australian eleven, who toured England on six occasions from 1878, including the famous Ashes tour of 1882.^[3] Described as a 'stonewall batsman', he was also known for his skill as a fieldsman. ^[4] Of particular renown is his success in the last innings of the 1882 match when he caught out W.G. Grace, turning the match around.^[3]

As a batsman, Alec played in 28 Tests and scored 1108 runs, with a highest score of 94 and average of 23.08. He played 219 first class matches, scoring 7816 runs, with a highest score of 134 and average of 22.14. As a bowler Alec took 4 wickets for 163 runs in Test matches and 22 wickets for 656 runs in first class cricket.^[3]

After retiring as an active player, he was the official coach of the NSW Cricket Association at one stage, ^[5] and continued to support and advise young players, including Victor Trumper.^[4]

Alec married Mary Ann (Annie) Merrifield on 4 Mar 1884 in Sydney. Annie was the eldest daughter of George Merrifield of Darlington. ^[6][2]

He passed away in 1924.^[7][8]
Find A Grave: Memorial #87230411

Sources

1. ↑ Birth, Birth registration 1227/1854, NSW Births, Deaths and Marriages, database search, https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Newspaper Article, Family Notices (1886, March 4). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved June 20, 2020, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13613117
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} ESPN Cricinfo, Alec Bannerman, https://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/4089.html
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Newspaper Article, FAMOUS STONEWALLER (1924, September 20). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), p. 2 (LATE SPORTING). Retrieved June 20, 2020, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222313417
5. ↑ Newspaper Article, A. C. BANNERMAN. (1924, September 20). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 16. Retrieved June 20, 2020, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28070747
6. ↑ Marriage, NSW Government. Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Alex C BANNERRMAN & Mary A MERRIFIELD, Marriage. Registration number: 717/1884, District: Sydney. Births search page
7. ↑ Death, Death registration 13221/1924, NSW Births, Deaths and Marriages, database search, https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search
8. ↑ Newspaper Article, Northern Star (Lismore), 4 Oct 1924, p.10, Alick Bannerman, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/93459528

See also:

• ESPN Cricinfo, Alec Bannerman, https://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/4089.html
• Wikipedia, Alick Bannerman, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alick_Bannerman
• Newspaper Article, The Sydney Morning Herald, 7 Mar 1925, p.18, Late Alick Bannerman - Memorial Tablet Unveiled, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/16182422
• Memorial, TRIBUTE TO ALEX. BANNERMAN. (1924, October 9). Geraldton Guardian (WA : 1906 - 1928), p. 4. Retrieved June 20, 2020, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article67285877
• Memorial, DEATH OF ALICE BANNERMAN. (1924, October 4). The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic. : 1864 - 1946), p. 35. Retrieved June 20, 2020, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article140761972
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87230411/alexander-chalmers-bannerman : accessed 26 September 2020), memorial page for Alexander Chalmers “Alick” Bannerman (21 Mar 1854–19 Sep 1924), Find a Grave Memorial no. 87230411, citing Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, Waverley Council, New South Wales, Australia ; Maintained by elizabeth (contributor 47692192) .

NOTES: Wife - Mary, Married before July 1901 (date of will) Will witnessed by Victor and Charles Trumper (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23469041)