James Freeling

Sir James Robert Freeling, 7th Baronet (3 June 1825 – 30 October 1916) was an English first-class cricketer and clergyman.

The son of John Clayton Freeling, he was born at Marylebone in June 1825.

[2] A year prior to going to Oxford, Freeling had made his debut in first-class cricket for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) against Oxford University at Bullingdon, also playing for the MCC in return fixture at Lord's.

[4] He transferred from Exeter College to Durham University, where he completed his studies.

[1] After leaving Durham, Freeling took holy orders in the Church of England.