From 1866, Oldfield was posted to Ireland, where he played cricket, including in noon-first-class matches for Ireland until 1871.[6] By 1867, he was serving with the 85th Foot Regiment, rising to the rank of Captain in August 1867.[7] He married Edith Frances Sheridan Guinness, of the Guinness family, in December 1872.[1] By 1873, Oldfield was serving in the 38th Foot, retiring on half-pay in November of that year.[8] Following his retirement, he joined the Royal Berkshire Militia, serving from 1873 until 1877.[2][8]
Following an eight-year gap, Oldfield made his fourth and final appearance in first-class cricket during the 1873 Canterbury Week, playing again for the Gentlemen of the MCC, this time with Kent County Cricket Club as the opponents.[5] In May 1877, he resigned his commission from the reserve militia.[9] Beyond his military service and playing cricket, Oldfield was a Justice of the Peace.[1] He was also in the service of the East India Company.[1]
Personal life
He died at Westminster in May 1916, his wife, with whom he had three children,[1] having predeceased him sixteen years prior.
Notes
^At the time Canterbury week was a major social event. Many amateur cricketers, who would not otherwise have played first-class cricket, played matches during the week which usually featured two or three matches which have since been awarded first-class cricket status.
^ abEmma Elizabeth Thoyts, History of the Royal Berkshire Militia (Now 3rd Battalion Royal Berks Regiment), Sulhamstead, Berks, 1897/Scholar Select, ISBN 978-1-37645405-5, pp. 194, 302.