Gilbert Elliott (21 April 1870 – date of death unknown) was a

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first-class cricketer. Gilbert was educated born at

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, where he was educated at Harrison College. After leaving Harrison College, he travelled to England to study medicine. He returned to Barbados with Arthur Priestley's touring side in 1896–97, playing two minor matches at the

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during the tour. He played five

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during the tour, making two first-class appearances against

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, and three first-class appearances against

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. In his five first-class matches, he scored 78 runs with a high score of 36

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, as well as taking one wicket. His brother, Greenidge, was also a first-class cricketer. Elliott married Adah Isabella Cox in London in August 1895, when he gave his occupation as "Physician & Surgeon".

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* 1870 births Date of death unknown Cricketers from Bridgetown People educated at Harrison College (Barbados) Barbadian cricketers A. Priestley's XI cricketers 19th-century Barbadian people {{Barbados-cricket-bio-stub