Thomas Fryer
Thomas Skeeles Fryer | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, England |
| Died | September 1, 1861 (aged 68) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, brewer, brickmaker, cricketer |
| Years active | 1826–1861 |
| Known for | Sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, Cambridge Town Club cricketer |
Thomas Skeeles Fryer (30 June 1793 – 1 September 1861) was an English businessman and first-class cricketer.
Originating from Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, Fryer was the offspring of Daniel Dryer and Elizabeth Skeeles. His career included work as a brewer followed by involvement in brickmaking. In January 1826, he assumed the role of Sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. Additionally, Fryer presided over the Chatteris Cricket Club, where his leadership drew prominent Cambridgeshire players such as Daniel Hayward, Robert Glasscock, and Francis Fenner.
In 1832, Fryer participated in two first-class cricket matches representing the Cambridge Town Club against the Marylebone Cricket Club, with games taking place at Lord's and in Chatteris. However, he failed to register any runs during these innings. Subsequently, he served as a deputy lieutenant and justice of the peace for both Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. Despite holding these offices, Fryer was declared bankrupt in August 1859. He passed away in September 1861 at Hemingford Abbots, Huntingdonshire.