Cricketer. Born Charles Inglis Thornton in Herefordshire, England, he was a first-class cricket player who played in more than 200 professional matches and on 22 different teams, in the later 19th Century. He was considered one of the biggest hitters in the sport and holds the World record for the longest shot of 168 yards at the Hove Cricket Grounds, in 1876. He was also the founder of the Orleans Cricket Club and the Scarborough Festival. He died at age 79 in London, England.
Cricketer. Born Charles Inglis Thornton in Herefordshire, England, he was a first-class cricket player who played in more than 200 professional matches and on 22 different teams, in the later 19th Century. He was considered one of the biggest hitters in the sport and holds the World record for the longest shot of 168 yards at the Hove Cricket Grounds, in 1876. He was also the founder of the Orleans Cricket Club and the Scarborough Festival. He died at age 79 in London, England.
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In loving memory of
C.I. Thornton
Born March 20th. 1850
Died December 10th. 1929.
"To the glory of God."
And of his wife Frances Jane
Died May 6th. 1933
R.I.P.
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