View Single Post
Old 25th December 2015, 21.57:56   #21-0 (permalink)
eastsussexred
Due a Testimonial
 
eastsussexred's Avatar

 
Joined: Aug 2013
Racecourse Spot: none given
Real Name: none given
Twitter: @





Default Re: The sad case of a founding member and player of Wrexham Football Club

Edward Ephraim Knibbs was born in Cheshire 1837, the son of John and Susanah.
Records suggest that he was a waiter in Wrexham from a very early age, but later became a general dealer and auctioneer, located at 12 High Street Wrexham.
Edward married Emma Price from Birkenhead in 1863, and the Wrexham Advertiser reported that his wife gave birth to a daughter (Emma) on 12th March 1864, but his wife was to die, due to complications after giving birth to their 2nd daughter, who also died shortly afterwards, in 1865.
Edward was a regular player in the Denbighshire County Cricket Club and was a steward for several events at The Racecourse. WREXHAM AUTUMN SPORTS. )|1867-10-26|Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register - Welsh Newspapers Online
He also played in our first ever game on 22nd October 1864
[No title]|1864-10-29|Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register - Welsh Newspapers Online

Edward died 23rd August 1875 and was buried at The Ruthin Road Cemetery

Edward Ephraim Knibbs 1837-1875
Reply With Quote