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Herbert
Whitfeld |
Old Etonians AFC
1 appearance,
1
goal on debut
P 1 W 1 D
0 L 0 F 2: A 1
100% successful
1879
captain: none
minutes played: 60 |
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Timeline |
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Herbert
Whitfeld JP |
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Birth |
Thursday, 25 November 1858 in Bank House, High Street, Lewes, Sussex |
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registered as Whitfield
(with the 'i' is crossed out) in Lewes October-December 1858 |
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"WHITFELD.―Nov. 25, at Lewes, Mrs.
George Whitfeld, of a son." - The Sussex Advertiser, Tuesday, 30 November 1858. |
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Baptism |
Sunday, 16 January 1859 at All Saints Church in Lewes. |
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According to the
1861 census, Herbert is the fourth of five children to George and
Charlotte (née Chatfield), living in Bank House, in the High Street in Lewes. His father
is a banker. |
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According to the
1871 census, Herbert now has three younger siblings, and with his parents
and two older brothers, five servants, they are all still living at
Bank House. |
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Cannot be found on
the 1881 census. |
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According to the
1891 census, Herbert is visiting George B. Sureford, the Chief Constable
of Sussex Police. He still lives at Bank House and he himself
remains as a banker.
(His father died on 31 May 1891)
Kelly's Directory of 1899 states Herbert Whitfeld
at Bank House, Lewes. |
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Marriage |
to Muriel Frances Sulivan, on Tuesday,
30 October 1900, in Offham |
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registered in
Lewes October-December 1900 |
"FASHIONABLE WEDDING AT OFFHAM―THE
CEREMONY.
"Mr. Herbert Whitfeld is the second son of the late Mr.
George Whitfeld, of Hamsey House, Lewes, and Miss Muriel Frances Sulivan
is the daughter of the late captain T. W. Sulivan, R.N. The bride wore a
white ivory duchesse satin dress trimmed with lace, and a Brussels lace
veil, with a coronet of real orange blossoms, pinned with a diamond brooch
presented by the bridegroom. She carried a bouquet of white lilac and
lilies of the valley. Her going away dress was of pale grey fine cloth,
with passementerie trimming, a white mousselin de soie vest, interlaced
with turquoise blue velvet. She wore a grey toque trimmed with grey
feathers and white violets; a long grey coat trimmed with silver fox, and
muff to match. The bridesmaids were attired in white brocade Empire
dresses, with pale blue sashes and lace fronts, and wore black velvet
picture hats, trimmed with black silk and black ospreys...The marriage
ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. L. Whitfeld, assisted by the Rev. Sir
George Shiflner and the Rev. W. P. Crawley, the latter giving a happy
little address...After the wedding party had left the church, Mrs. F. B.
Whitfeld held a reception at Offham House, about 250 guests being
present....Later the bride and bridegroom drove to Brighton, and then
proceeded to Otterbourne House, near Winchester. kindly lent by Major
Scarlett, R.H.A., and Mrs. Scarlett, where the honeymoon will be spent." -
Sussex Gazette,
Tuesday, 2/6 November 1900, |
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Children |
Herbert and Muriel Whitfeld had two sons together.
Timothy (b.2 February 1902) and John Francis (b.1 June
1903) |
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According to the
1901 census, Herbert, still a banker, is now married to Muriel, and they both live at Bank
House, with two servants.
Kelly's Directory
of 1905 confirms Whitfeld as a magistrate, from Old Bank House in Lewes.
(His mother died on 27 April 1906 at Hamsey House, Lewes) |
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Death |
Thursday evening, 6 May 1909 at Warren Wood,
Chailey, Lewes, Sussex.
Died of consumption. |
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aged
50 years 162 days |
registered in
Lewes April-June 1909 |
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Obituary |
"DEATH OF MR. HERBERT WHITFELD, J.P.―FUNERAL
AT CHAILEY.
"With feelings of deep regret and sorrow the inhabitants of
Lewes and district heard on Friday morning of the sudden death of Mr.
Herbert Whitfeld J.P., Warren Wood, Chailey. The deceased gentleman had
been an invalid for a considerable time, but death occurred with painful
suddenness on Thursday evening, after he had partaken of dinner. Some
years ago Mr. Whitfeld fell a victim to rheumatic gout, and although he
visited Egypt and other places for the benefit of his health he gradually
became worse, and the immediate cause of death was consumption. Fifty
years of age, deceased was the second son of the late Mr. George Whitfeld,
Hamsey House, Lewes, and brother of Mr. F. B. Whitfeld, J.P., the present
occupant of Hamsey House. He married the daughter of Admiral Sullivan
(Niece of Mrs. F. B. Whitfeld), and the widow and two little boys are left
to mourn their loss.
"In years gone by Mr. Whitfeld achieved much
success in the cricket field. He was a born captain. After splendid
records at Eton and Cambridge it was only natural that he should take his
place in the Sussex county eleven, and his election to the captaincy in
1884 was cordially approved. most reliable batsman, his scores were
even and useful. He was not one of those occasionally brilliant batsmen
who make centuries and then do nothing for several matches in succession.
One season he headed the Sussex batting averages. At tennis, croquet, and
other outdoor sports he also excelled, and it was a most pathetic
circumstance that in the prime of manhood ill health should have prevented
him taking such an active part in sport as formerly. The Southdown Tennis
and Croquet Club and the annual tournaments in Glynde Park have lost a
staunch supporter as well as other local recreation clubs.
"Mr.
Whitfeld did not play a prominent part in public life, but as a Justice of
the Peace the public recognised in him a gentleman of sterling worth.
Whilst a resident at Bank House, Lewes, he was much in demand at the
occasional courts, and always fulfilled his duties with credit. He won the
respect of all who came in contact with him, and his loss will be sadly
felt. For many years deceased was a director of Barclay's Bank, and
resided at Bank House, Lewes, until he removed to Warren Wood, Chailey."
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Sussex Agricultural Express, Friday, 14 May 1909. |
Funeral
Monday afternoon, 9 May 1909
Chailey North Common Churchyard, Lewes |
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"Mourners from far and near assembled
at Chailey North Common Churchyard on Monday afternoon, when the funeral
took place. The service was of a simple character, but in its simplicity
it was indeed impressive. At the churchyard gate the coffin was met by the
Rev. T. H. L. Jellicoe (rector of Chailey) and the Rev. H. Matravers
(curate), who preceded it to the church, where a short service was held.
The last solemn rites at the graveside were witnessed by a large and
representative assembly of mourners, anxious to pay a last tribute of
respect to their departed friend. The coffin was of polished oak with
brass fittings, and the inscription read:―Herbert Whitfeld, died 6th May,
1909, aged 50 years." With the coffin was buried a beautiful floral
cross."
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Sussex Agricultural Express, Friday, 14 May 1909. |
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Probate |
"WHITFELD
Herbert of Lewes and Warrenwood Newick Sussex
died 6 May 1909 at Warrenwood Probate
London 15 June to
Muriel Frances Whitfeld widow and Montague Lewes Parkin esquire.
Effects £34419 4s. 1d."
[2019 equivalent: £4,127,744] |
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Source |
Douglas Lammings' An
English Football Internationalist Who's Who [1990] &
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Cambridge University Alumni |
WHITFELD,
Herbert.
Adm pens. at TRINITY, 31 May 1877.
S. of
George, of Hamsey House, near Lewes, Sussex,
B.
25 November 1858, at Lewes.
Sch:
Eton. Matric.Michs.1877.
B.A. 1881. |
Cricket blue 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881;
football (assoc.) blue, 1879, 1880 and 1881. Played for England,
1879.
A local Director of Barclay's Bank, at Lewes.
M. 30 October 1900, Muriel Frances, daughter of Captain T.W. Sulivan,
Royal Navy.
D. 6 May 1909, at Chailey, Sussex. Uncle of George S.
(1897).
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(Eton
Sch. Lists; The Times, May 8, 1909) |
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Playing Career |
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Club(s) |
Attended and
played for Eton College in 1877; Cambridge University, earning his Blue in
1879-81, and thus played for the Old Etonians AFC. |
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Club honours |
FA Cup winners
1878-79; runners-up 1880-81; |
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Individual honours |
None |
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Distinctions |
An Oxford
Cricket Blue - 1878-81, he represented the University at athletics and
real tennis. Also played first class cricket with Sussex from 1878, captain in
1883 and 1884. |
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Height/Weight |
not known |
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Source |
Douglas Lammings' An English
Football Internationalist Who's Who [1990]. |
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England Career |
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Player number |
One of
six who became the
57th players
(61)
to appear
for England. |
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Position(s) |
Forward |
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Only match |
No. 8, 18 January 1879,
England 2 Wales 1, a friendly match at The Surrey Cricket Ground, The Oval, Kennington,
London, aged 20 years
54 days.
 8
min |
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Individual honours |
The South
(postponed, January 1879) |
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Beyond England |
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In professional life held a high
appointment with Barclays Bank, becoming a director, until his retirement
in December 1905. He was also Justice of the Peace in Lewes. -
An English Football Internationalists' Who's Who.
Douglas Lamming (1990). Hatton Press, p.267 |
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The Numbers |
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Parties |
Appearances |
minutes |
| Goals
ave.min |
captain |
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1 |
1 |
60 |
1 |
60
min |
none |
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The minutes here given
can only ever be a guideline and cannot therefore be accurate, only an
approximation. |
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P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
GD |
FTS
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CS |
FAv |
AAv |
Pts% |
W/L |
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1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
+1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
100 |
+1 |
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His only match was a friendly match played at a home venue |
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