William Baldock (cricketer, born 1815)

William Baldock
Personal information
Full name
William Baldock
Born1815
Bapchild, Kent, England
Died23 June 1878 (aged 62/63)
Surbiton, Surrey, England
BattingUnknown
RelationsWilliam Baldock junior (son)
William Baldock (grandson)
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 8
Runs scored 127
Batting average 10.58
100s/50s –/–
Top score 28
Catches/stumpings 2/–
Source: Cricinfo, 19 July 2020

William Baldock (1815 – 23 June 1878) was an English first-class cricketer.

The son of William Henry Baldock, was born in Kent at Bapchild and made his debut in first-class cricket for the Gentlemen of Kent against the Gentlemen of England at Lord's in 1842. He made a further seven appearances in the fixture between 1842–49, scoring 127 runs in his eight first-class matches for the Gentlemen of Kent, which he made at an average of 10.58 and with a high score of 28. In addition to playing first-class cricket, Baldock also served in the 35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment of Foot, having formerly served in the East Kent Yeomanry from 1840 as a cornet. Baldock died at Surbiton in June 1878, and was survived by his son, William junior, who played first-class cricket for Hampshire. His grandson, also called William, played first-class cricket for Somerset.