Wilfred
Rhodes
Born in Kirkheaton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Sarah Elizabeth (Stancliffe) Rhodes
— married
11 Oct 1899 (to about 1954) in Kirkheaton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
[children unknown]
Died
at age 95
in Poole, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
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Biography
Wikidata: Item Q3047212, en:Wikipedia 
- Cricket all-rounder, Yorkshire and England
Wilfred was a cricketer, primarily a slow left-arm orthodox bowler but also a useful right-handed batsman and is classed as an all-rounder. He went on to be an opening batsman with England, partnering Jack Hobbs. He made his debut in 1898. He played 1,110 first class matches for Yorkshire and England, taking 4,204 wickets and scoring 39,969 runs, including 58 centuries. His Test record is 127 wickets in 58 games, scoring 2,325 runs (between 1899 and 1930).[1] He is the oldest player to appear in a Test match at the age of 52 years 165 days against the West Indies.
Wilfred was born in 1877. He was the son of Alfred Rhodes and Elizabeth Halliday. Wilfred, son of Alfred Rhode & Elizabeth, was born on 29 October 1877 in Kirkheaton, Yorkshire, England.[2]
In the 1881 census, Wilfred (age 3) was the son of Alfred Rhodes in Kirkheaton, Yorkshire, Yorkshire West Riding, England.[3]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Alfred Rhodes | Head | Married | M | 34 | Coal Miner | Kirkheaton, Yorkshire |
| Elizabeth Rhodes | Wife | Married | F | 34 | Kirkheaton, Yorkshire | |
| Hotten Rhodes | Son | Unmarried | M | 6 | Scholar | Kirkheaton, Yorkshire |
| Wilfred Rhodes | Son | Unmarried | M | 3 | Kirkheaton, Yorkshire |
In the 1891 census, Wilfred (age 13), Scholar, was the son of Alfred Rhodes in Kirkheaton, Yorkshire, England.[4]
Wilfred's marriage (to Sarah Elizabeth Stancliffe) was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1899 in the Huddersfield district.[5] They had a daughter, Muriel.
In the 1901 census, Wilfred (age 23), Professional Cricketer, was the married head of household in Yorkshire West Riding, England.[6]
In the 1911 census, Wilfred (age 33), Proffesional Cricketer, was the married head of household in Kirkheaton, Yorkshire, England.[7]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Wilfred Rhodes | Head | Married | M | 33 | Proffesional Cricketer | Kirkheaton, Yorkshire |
| Sarah Elizabeth Rhodes | Wife | Married | F | 36 | Kirkheaton, Yorkshire | |
| Muriel Rhodes | Daughter | Single | F | 8 | Kirkheaton, Yorkshire | |
| George William Richmond | Visitor | Married | M | 44 | Printer and Stationer | Darlington, Durham |
| Mary Elizabeth Richmond | Visitor | Married | F | 44 | Darlington, Durham |
After retiring in 1930 he took up coaching at Harrow School.
In the 1939 register, Wilfred (age 61), Professional CrIcketer Retired, was recorded as married in Yorkshire West Riding, England.[8]
He was given life membership of Yorkshire CCC in 1946 and honorary membership of Marylebone Cricket Club in 1949.
Wilfred's death was registered in 1973 in Dorset, England.[9]
He was In inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2009.
Sources
- ↑ http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/19376.html
- ↑
Birth:
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007574378; FHL microfilm: 993701; Record number: 361; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: NKZH-ZB5 (accessed 19 May 2024)
Wilfred Rhode born on 29 Oct 1877, son of Alfred Rhode & Elizabeth, in Kirkheaton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. - ↑
1881 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1881"
citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG11; Piece/Folio: 4379/37; Page: 36; Line: 18
FamilySearch Record: Q27R-KLTT (accessed 19 May 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQM-39HT-J
Wilfred Rhodes (3), unmarried son, in household of Alfred Rhodes (34) in Kirkheaton, Yorkshire, Yorkshire West Riding, England. Born in Kirkheaton, Yorkshire, England. - ↑
1891 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1891"
citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG12; Piece/Folio: 3564/ 151; Page: 25; Line: 2
FamilySearch Record: 7J2W-LT2 (accessed 19 May 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQQ-B98R-B
Wilfred Rhodes (13) son, Scholar, in household of Alfred Rhodes (45) in Kirkheaton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. Born in Yorkshire, England. - ↑
Marriage Registration:
"England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
citing 1899, quarter 4, vol. 9A, p. 587, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England
FamilySearch Record: 269P-QXX (accessed 19 May 2024)
Wilfred Rhodes marriage registered Oct-Nov-Dec 1899 in Huddersfield. - ↑
1901 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1901"
citing Kirkheaton subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
FamilySearch Record: X9RG-BLV (accessed 19 May 2024)
Wilfred Rhodes (23), married, Professional Cricketer, head of household in Yorkshire West Riding in Huddersfield registration district in England. Born in Kirkheaton, Yorkshire. - ↑
1911 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1911"
citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
FamilySearch Record: XWJM-CRP (accessed 19 May 2024)
Wilfred Rhodes (33), married, Proffesional Cricketer, head of household in Kirkheaton in Huddersfield registration district in Yorkshire, England. Born in Kirkheaton, Yorkshire. - ↑
1939 Census:
"England and Wales National Register, 1939"
citing Census, Yorkshire West Riding, England, United Kingdom, RG 101, The National Archives, Kew, England; FHL microfilm
FamilySearch Record: 7GWD-WTN2 (accessed 19 May 2024)
Wilfred Rhodes (born 29 Oct 1877), married, Professional ?Icheter Ret, in Yorkshire West Riding, England, United Kingdom. - ↑
Death Registration:
"England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"
citing UK General Register Office. Volume: 7C; Page: 201
FamilySearch Record: QVCT-J6V2 (accessed 19 May 2024)
Wilfred Rhodes death registered 1973 in Dorset, England, United Kingdom (born 29 Oct 1877).
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