About
All-around player who captained Derbyshire in the early 20th century.
Before Fame
He made his first class debut in 1900 for Derbyshire.
Trivia
He finished his career in 1914 with Lancashire.
Family Life
His parents were Ellen and John Edward Lawton, and his father owned a cotton-spinning business.
Associated With
He was Derbyshire's captain in 1902, 1903, and 1905, taking a short break to allow Maynard Ashcroft captaincy in 1904.
