title: Ken Welburn
text: # Ken Welburn
  
  Kenneth Welburn (born third quarter 1929) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 298) (captain during the 1954–55 season), as a prop, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums.
  
  ## Playing career
  
  Welburn made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 20 November 1948.
  
  ## Genealogical information
  
  Ken Welburn's marriage to Mary H. (née Copley) was registered during first quarter 1957 in Pontefract district.
  
  