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James Gordon Crowdy  (1847-1918)
​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Crowdy_(cricketer)

The  Crowdys were Solicitors in Faringdon and leave the legacy of the firm Crowdy and Rose.  (From 2022 C&R)

Crowdys lived at The Grange (now Grange House) 30 Church St, Faringdon 
James Gordon Crowdy who was born in Faringdon  2nd July 1847, baptised in All Saints Church 2nd August 1847 and became a nationally famous cricketer, playing for the MCC, Hampshire, and other counties.  
His grandfather and father were solicitors in Faringdon

He was also a Canon and Precentor of Winchester Cathedral and for 28 years, Rural Dean of Silchester and Vicar of Sherfield on Lodden.
He is buried in the grave with his wife who predeceased him at All Saints Faringdon. The grave, red granite with a memorial cross, was specified in his will
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