English cricketer and soldier
Charles Oxenden
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| Full name | Charles Vernon Oxenden |
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| Born | 31 October 1826
England |
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| Died | 26 April 1868(1868-04-26) (aged 41)
Barham, Kent, England |
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| Batting | Unknown |
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| Bowling | Unknown |
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| Relations | Charles Oxenden (father) |
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Charles Vernon Oxenden (31 October 1826 – 26 April 1868) was an English first-class cricketer and British Army officer.
The son of Charles Oxenden senior, he was born in October 1826. He made his debut in first-class cricket for the Gentlemen of Kent against the Gentlemen of England at Canterbury in 1844.[1] In August of the same year purchased a commission as a second lieutenant in the Rifle Brigade,[2] before purchasing the rank of first lieutenant in July 1847.[3] He played first-class cricket regularly throughout the 1850s, making eight further first-class appearances; six for the Gentlemen of Kent and two for the Gentlemen of Kent and Sussex.[1] In nine first-class matches, he scored 149 runs at an average of 11.46 and a high score of 39 not out.[4] In June 1854, he was promoted without purchase to captain,[5] before purchasing the rank of major in September 1857.[6] He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in April 1859.[7] Oxenden died in April 1868 at Barham, Kent.
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