James William Dewar (9 September 1827 – 19 July 1861) was an English first-class cricketer and British Army officer.
The son of Sir James Dewar and his wife, Clementine Wemyss, he was born in British India at Bombay in September 1827.
[1] After leaving Winchester, Dewar purchased a commission as an ensign in the 49th Regiment of Foot in 1846.
[1] He purchased the rank of lieutenant in April 1850,[2] with Dewar marrying Kate Jane Dayrell in November of the same year.
[4] Batting once in the match, Dewar was dismissed without scoring in the Gentlemen of England first-innings by Frederick Oliver, while with the ball he bowled 23 wicketless overs, conceding 44 runs.