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Scottish cricketer, born 1804
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Birth:
1804
Death:
28 April 1898
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Biography
John Davidson (born 1804 in Edinburgh; died 28 April 1898 at Eastbourne, Sussex) was an amateur Scottish cricketer. Davidson played occasionally as a wicketkeeper.
Davidson made his first-class debut for pre-county club Hampshire in a single match in 1828 against an All-England team.
In 1830 Davidson made his debut for the Marylebone Cricket Club against pre-county club Middlesex. From 1830 to 1835 Davidson played in four first-class matches for the club, with his final match for the club coming against pre-county club Sussex.
Davidson played his final first-class match in 1845 for Petworth Cricket Club when they played Hampshire.
Davidson died at Eastbourne, Sussex on 28 April 1898.