[1] A right-hand batsman and a round arm right-armed slow bowler, he featured as an all-rounder for Surrey with four centuries and 116 wickets (though his batting was more significant than his bowling).

He was a member of the Surrey side that was generally reckoned as Champion County for 1864.

[3] According to David Lemmon, with Harry Jupp he formed the first great opening partnership for Surrey,[4] one which caused "a sensation" with "their bright and attractive cricket, their long partnerships, by their speed between the wickets.

He was particularly strong on the off-side, and appeared to have plenty of time to play his shots.

[5] His brothers John, William and Richard also played first-class cricket.