Vernon Baronets
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There have been three Baronetcies created for members of the Vernon family
which had its origins in Vernon, France and arrived in England with William the Conqueror
in the 11th century and settled in Cheshire.
The Vernon Baronetcy, of Hodnet, Salop was created in the Baronetage of England for Henry Vernon of Hodnet, Shropshire
on 23 July 1660. It became extinct in 1725.
The Vernon Baronetcy, of Hanbury Hall
in Worcestershire
was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom for Harry Foley Vernon on 23 July 1885. It became extinct in 1940.
The Vernon Baronetcy, of Shotwick Park
in Cheshire
was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom for William Vernon on 24 January 1914. It is extant.
Members of other branches of the Vernon family
have been created Baron Vernon
and Earl of Shipbrook.
Vernon family
The Vernon family was a wealthy, prolific and widespread English family with 11th century origins in Vernon, France.-Vernon of Shipbrook, Cheshire:...
which had its origins in Vernon, France and arrived in England with William the Conqueror
William I of England
William I , also known as William the Conqueror , was the first Norman King of England from Christmas 1066 until his death. He was also Duke of Normandy from 3 July 1035 until his death, under the name William II...
in the 11th century and settled in Cheshire.
The Vernon Baronetcy, of Hodnet, Salop was created in the Baronetage of England for Henry Vernon of Hodnet, Shropshire
Hodnet, Shropshire
Hodnet is a village and civil parish in Shropshire, England. To the northeast of the village is the nearby town of Market Drayton.-Attractions and facilities:...
on 23 July 1660. It became extinct in 1725.
The Vernon Baronetcy, of Hanbury Hall
Hanbury Hall
Hanbury Hall was built by the chancery lawyer Thomas Vernon in the early 18th century. Thomas Vernon was the great grandson of the first Vernon to come to Hanbury, Worcestershire, Rev Richard Vernon...
in Worcestershire
Worcestershire
Worcestershire is a non-metropolitan county, established in antiquity, located in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes it is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three counties that comprise the "Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire" NUTS 2 region...
was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom for Harry Foley Vernon on 23 July 1885. It became extinct in 1940.
The Vernon Baronetcy, of Shotwick Park
Shotwick Park
Shotwick Park is a civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. Located near the village of Shotwick, it is four miles north west of Chester and close to the Welsh border....
in Cheshire
Cheshire
Cheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow...
was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom for William Vernon on 24 January 1914. It is extant.
Members of other branches of the Vernon family
Vernon family
The Vernon family was a wealthy, prolific and widespread English family with 11th century origins in Vernon, France.-Vernon of Shipbrook, Cheshire:...
have been created Baron Vernon
Baron Vernon
Lord Vernon, Baron of Kinderton in the County of Chester, is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1762 for the former Member of Parliament George Venables-Vernon. He had previously represented Lichfield and Derby in the House of Commons...
and Earl of Shipbrook.
Vernon Baronets of Hodnet, Salop. (England 23 July 1660)
- Sir Henry Vernon, 1st BaronetSir Henry Vernon, 1st BaronetSir Henry Vernon, 1st Baronet was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1660 and 1676.Vernon was the son of Sir Robert Vernon of Hodnet and his wife Mary Needham, daughter of Sir Robert Needham, of Shavington....
(1605-1676). MP for Shropshire 1660 and West Looe 1661-1676 - Sir Thomas Vernon, 2nd Baronet (d 1683)
- Sir Richard Vernon, 3rd BaronetSir Richard Vernon, 3rd BaronetSir Richard Vernon, 3rd Baronet was a British diplomat and politician.He succeeded in the baronetcy in 1683, when aged only five. He became a Member of the Irish Parliament for Monaghan Borough in 1703 and sat for it until 1713.-Envoy to Poland:Vernon was subsequently dispatched as British envoy...
(1678-1725). Diplomat. Extinct on his death
Vernon Baronets, of Hanbury Hall (UK 23 July 1885)
- Sir Harry Foley Vernon, 1st Baronet (1834-1920). MP for Worcestershire East 1861-1868
- Captain Sir Bowater George Hamilton Vernon, 2nd Baronet (1865-1940) http://www.worcesterpeopleandplaces.com/articles/20050630171154.asp
Vernon Baronets of Shotwick Park, Cheshire (UK 24 January 1914)
- Sir William Vernon, 1st Baronet (1835-1919)
- Sir John Herbert Vernon, 2nd Baronet (1858-1933)
- Sir William Norman Herbert Vernon, 3rd Baronet (1890-1967)
- Sir Nigel John Douglas Vernon, 4th Baronet (1924-2007)
- Sir James Vernon, 5th Baronet (b 1949) http://www.baronetage.org/successions2004.htm