Vernon baronets

There have been three baronetcies created for members of the Vernon family which had its origins in Vernon, Normandy 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. 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)

Vernon baronets, of Hanbury Hall (UK 23 July 1885)

Vernon baronets of Shotwick Park, Cheshire (UK 24 January 1914)

References

  1. ↑ "Standing Council of the Baronetage".
  2. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 5495. p. 1. 15 December 1716.
  3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 7, 2007. Retrieved June 3, 2007. Worcester People and Places
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