Alfred Inglis

Alfred Markham Inglis
Born	Template:Birth date Casouli, India
Died	June 17, 1919(1919-06-17) (aged 62)
Occupation(s)	Amateur cricketer, banker
Known for	Cricket for Marylebone Cricket Club and Kent; partner at Child & Co. bank

Alfred Markham Inglis (24 September 1856 – 17 June 1919) was an amateur cricketer who represented Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and Kent County Cricket Club during the 1870s. Outside of sports, he pursued a career in banking.

Early life

Born in Casouli, India, Inglis was the son of Lieutenant-Colonel John Eardley Inglis of the 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot. His mother, the Honorable Julia Selina Thesiger, was the daughter of Frederic Thesiger, 1st Baron Chelmsford. When Inglis was still an infant in June 1857, his father took command of British forces during the Siege of Lucknow following Sir Henry Lawrence's death. Julia Inglis documented their ordeal in a diary published in 1892, which included reflections on Alfred’s safety throughout the siege.

After the evacuation from Lucknow, Mrs. Inglis and her children traveled back to England aboard the SS Ava, which ran aground near Ceylon in February 1858. All passengers were rescued and reached Southampton by early March.

Inglis received his education at Rugby School before enrolling at Brasenose College, Oxford in 1876. He subsequently embarked on a professional path in banking.

Cricket career

While at Rugby School, Inglis was part of the cricket XI in 1875, competing against teams such as Marlborough College and MCC. He made his first-class cricket debut roughly ten years later for MCC against Lancashire, scoring 11 and 12 runs in two innings as MCC suffered an eight-wicket defeat. His only appearance in County cricket came in June 1887 when he played for Kent against Lancashire.

Inglis remained actively involved in club cricket well into his forties, representing sides including Esher, Free Foresters, Private Banks, and Incogniti. Renowned for his outstanding fielding skills with Free Foresters, W. K. Riland characterized him as an energetic and tireless fielder who covered large areas and provided valuable support to fellow players.

Business career

Professionally, Inglis was a partner at Child & Co., a distinguished banking institution located on Fleet Street. He lived at "Lynton" in Beckenham and died in Westerham, Kent on 17 June 1919.

Family

On 21 April 1892, Inglis wed Ernestine (Nina) May Pigou (1863–1941), daughter of Francis Pigou, Dean of Bristol. The couple had five children:

• John (Jack) Alfred Pigou Inglis (1893–1915), who lost his life at the Battle of Loos.
• Ernestine (Nesta) Mary Inglis (1895–1990), served as headmistress at Tudor Hall School in Chislehurst, Kent, and later at Wykham Park in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
• Mildred Catherine Jane Inglis (1897–1979), married Sir Victor Goddard, a senior Royal Air Force commander during World War II.
• Francis Frederic Inglis (1899–1969), attained rank of Air Vice-Marshal and headed RAF Intelligence Staff during World War II.
• Alfred Walter Inglis (1899–1967), held the position of Assistant Chief Labour Officer at Imperial Chemical Industries.

Alfred was the third surviving child born to John and Julia Inglis. His siblings included:

• John Frederic Inglis (1853–1923), who played cricket for Kent and football for Wanderers as well as representing Scotland.
• Charles George Inglis (1855–1923), a tea planter on the Agra Kandy Estate in Ceylon.
• Victoria Alexandrina Inglis (1859–1929), married Hubert Ashton and mothered cricketers Hubert, Gilbert, Percy, and Claude Ashton.
• Julia Mathilda Inglis (1861–1929), married Sir George Herman Collier of the India Office.
• Rupert Edward Inglis (1863–1916), England international rugby player and Church of England clergyman; served as a chaplain during World War I and was killed at the Battle of the Somme.