- Jan 9 John Hartley, English tennis player (Wimbledon 1879-80), born in Tong, Shropshire (d. 1935)
- Mar 2 Robert Means Thompson, American US Navy officer, lawyer, business magnate, and administrator (American Olympic Association), born in Corsica, Pennsylvania (d. 1930)
- Mar 26 Edwin Evans, Australian cricket spin bowler (6 Tests; 7 wickets), born in Emu Plains, Australia (d. 1921)