Vernon baronets
There have been three baronetcies created for members of the Vernon family.
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. Sir James Vernon, 5th Baronet, is a member of the Executive Committee of the Standing Council of the Baronetage. [1]
Members of other branches of the Vernon family have been created Baron Vernon and Earl of Shipbrook.
Vernon baronets of Hodnet, Salop. (England 23 July 1660)
- Sir Henry Vernon, 1st Baronet (1605–1676). MP for Shropshire 1660 and West Looe 1661–1676
- Sir Thomas Vernon, 2nd Baronet (died 1683)
- Sir Richard Vernon, 3rd Baronet (1678–1725). Diplomat.[2] Extinct on his death
Vernon baronets, of Hanbury Hall (UK 23 July 1885)
- Sir Harry Vernon, 1st Baronet (1834–1920), MP for East Worcestershire 1861–1868
- Captain Sir Bowater George Hamilton Vernon, 2nd Baronet (1865–1940) [3]
Vernon baronets of Shotwick Park, Cheshire (UK 24 January 1914)
References
- Debrett's Peerage
- "ThePeerage.com".
- Official roll of the Baronetage
- ↑ "Standing Council of the Baronetage".
- ↑ "No. 5495". The London Gazette. 15 December 1716. p. 1.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 7, 2007. Retrieved June 3, 2007. Worcester People and Places