Francis Henry Morice (1851 in La Colle, Canada East – 19 June 1912 in Dunedin, Otago) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played 4 first-class matches for Wellington.

Francis Morice
Personal information
Full name
Francis Henry Morice
Born1851
La Colle, Canada East
Died19 June 1912 (aged 60–61)
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
BattingUnknown
BowlingUnknown
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1886/87–1889/90Wellington
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 4
Runs scored 18
Batting average 3.00
100s/50s –/–
Top score 10
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: CricketArchive, 14 October 2011

Born in Canada, Morice was educated in England and Germany before moving to New Zealand in 1867.[1] He worked from 1872 to 1892 as a police officer. At his sudden death of heart failure he was carrying out his duties as district agent for the Public Trustee and Official Assignee in Dunedin.[2] He left a widow and several children.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Death of Mr. F. H. Morice". Evening Star: 4. 19 June 1912.
  2. ^ "Obituary". Cricket: 506. 14 September 1912.

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