Edward Barrett (cricketer, born 1855)
Edward Barrett | |
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| Born | 1855 Farnham, England |
| Died | 1922-01-19 |
| Occupation(s) | Brewer, cricketer, volunteer military officer |
| Years active | 1875–1922 |
| Known for | Chairman of Farnham United Breweries; Hampshire cricketer; Volunteer Force officer |
Edward Barrett (1855 – 19 January 1922) was an English brewer, first-class cricketer, and volunteer military officer.
Life
Born in Farnham in 1855, Barrett was the son of brewer Robert Barrett. He embarked on his military path in 1875 as a sub-lieutenant with the 18th Surrey Volunteer Rifle Corps, achieving the rank of lieutenant by 1878. By 1882, he had advanced to captain within the 4th Surrey unit and was promoted to major in the 2nd Surrey in 1888, where he also fulfilled duties as an aide-de-camp. In 1895, he was granted the honorary title of lieutenant colonel and received the Volunteer Officers' Decoration the next year. During the First World War, Barrett volunteered to serve as a transport officer responsible for coordinating troop deployments to the Western Front.
In cricket, Barrett represented Farnham United Cricket Club and participated in two first-class matches for Hampshire in 1885. Throughout these games, he amassed a total of 22 runs, with his highest being an unbeaten 13, although he did not claim any wickets.
Continuing his family legacy, Barrett assumed the role of chairman at Farnham United Breweries. Later in life, he resided in Sandbanks, Dorset. On 2 December 1921, he sustained critical injuries in a motor vehicle accident near Bagshot. Despite undergoing surgical treatment, he passed away on 19 January 1922 at The Duchess of Connaught Memorial Nursing Home. His cremation took place at Farnham Cemetery. Barrett was survived by his wife Ella and their son Edward junior, who also distinguished himself as a first-class cricketer and international rugby union player.