George Dehany

George Dehany (17 October 1760 – 1807) was an amateur cricketer in the late 18th century.

Born in Jamaica in 1760, Dehany was the only son of George and Mary (née Gregory) Dehany. His father owned sugar works and plantations at Hanover Parish on the island where he owned slaves. His father died in 1767 and the properties were left to his four children and managed for them until being sold by 1781. Dehany's share of his inheritance was paid at some point during his lifetime.[1][2][3][4] His uncle, Philip Dehany, was a plantation owner, Member of Parliament, and a founding member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).[5][6]

Dehany was educated at Westminster School in England, entering the school in 1770. He was admitted to Trinity College, Cambridge in 1778 but failed to matriculate, and the following year was admitted to Lincoln's Inn where he trained to become a barrister. He was called to the bar in 1784.[6][7]

A member of MCC, Dehany played in 16 important matches between 1789 and 1793, 10 of which came in 1793. Playing primarily for MCC, he scored a total of 164 runs in 28 innings with a highest score of 30 and took one wicket.[8][9]

Dehany married Sarah Byndloss (née Jones), a widow, in 1786; the couple had three surviving children. He died in 1807. His wife died in 1833, leaving her Jamaican property at Flamstead and its slaves to their two daughters.[7][10]

References

  1. ^ George Dehany I, Centre for the study of the Legacies of British Slavery, University College London. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
  2. ^ George Dehany II, Centre for the study of the Legacies of British Slavery, University College London. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
  3. ^ Mary Dehany (née Gregory), Centre for the study of the Legacies of British Slavery, University College London. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
  4. ^ Georgia Estate, Centre for the study of the Legacies of British Slavery, University College London. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
  5. ^ Philip Dehany, Centre for the study of the Legacies of British Slavery, University College London. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
  6. ^ a b Venn JA (1944) Alumni Cantabrigienses, part II, volume II, p. 271. (Available online at The Internet Archive. Retrieved 2025-10-13.)
  7. ^ a b Dehany, George, 1760–1807, Westminster School Archive. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
  8. ^ George Dehany, CricInfo. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
  9. ^ George Dehany, CricketArchive. Retrieved 2025-10-13. (subscription required)
  10. ^ Sarah Dehany formerly Byndloss (née Jones), Centre for the study of the Legacies of British Slavery, University College London. Retrieved 2025-10-13.

Bibliography

  • Haygarth, Arthur (1996) [1862]. Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744–1826). Kennington: Frederick Lillywhite. ISBN 978-19-00592-23-9.
  • Haygarth, Arthur (1997) [1862]. Scores & Biographies, Volume 2 (1827–1840). Kennington: Frederick Lillywhite. ISBN 978-19-00592-23-9.
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