Richard Colley (cricketer)

Richard Henry Colley JP (14 January 1833 – 3 July 1902) was an English first-class cricketer and British Army officer.

The son of Thomas Colley, he was born at Westminster in January 1833 and educated at Bridgnorth Grammar School in Shropshire.

[5] After graduating from Oxford, Colley later served in the 1st Volunteer Battalion, Shropshire Light Infantry, enlisting as an ensign in May 1867.

[8] He was granted the honorary rank of major in May 1886,[9] before retiring from active service in December 1892.

[12] Colley died at his home, St James' Priory, Bridgnorth[11] in July 1902.