Francis Grimston
The Rev. Hon. Francis Sylvester Grimston was an English clergyman and amateur cricketer.
Early life and education
Francis Grimston was born in 1822 at Gorhambury, Hertfordshire, the sixth and youngest son of James Grimston, 1st Earl of Verulam. Three of his brothers James, Edward and Robert all played, as did his nephews Walter Grimston and Lord Hyde.He was educated at Harrow and Magdalene College, Cambridge. At Cambridge, he was a member of the University Pitt Club.
Career
As a cricketer, Grimston was mainly associated with Cambridge University and Marylebone Cricket Club, making 18 known appearances from 1843 to 1851. He was a wicket-keeper.He later became a clergyman, and was vicar of Wakes Colne from 1846 to 1865. He died at Wakes-Colne, Essex.