John Hales (16 September 1833 – 25 January 1915) was an English first-class cricketer and civil servant.
The son of the Reverend John Dixon, Hales was born at Charmouth in September 1833.
[1] He attended Rugby School, before progressing to Trinity College, Cambridge.
[2] He played first-class cricket for the university from 1855–1859, making eight appearances.
[1] After graduating from the university with a Masters in 1861, Hales entered into employment as a clerk in the Colonial Office.