Henry Vernon (13 September 1718 – 25 May 1765), of Hilton Park, Staffordshire, was an English Member of Parliament.[1]
Early life
Vernon was born on 13 September 1718. He was the eldest son of Henry Vernon, MP of Hilton Park by Penelope Philips, daughter and co-heiress of Robert Philips of Newton Regis.
His first cousin was Henry Vernon, an MP for Staffordshire and Newcastle-under-Lyme.[2]
Career
He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Lichfield from 29 January 1754 to 8 April 1754 and 1761 to December 1762, and for Newcastle-under-Lyme 15 January 1755 to 1761.[3]
From December 1762 until his death, he was Commissioner of Excise.[3]
Personal life
In December 1743, Vernon married Lady Henrietta Wentworth, a daughter of Frederick Wentworth, 3rd Earl of Strafford. Together, they were the parents of three sons and five daughters, including:[4]
- Henrietta Vernon (c. 1745–1828), who married Richard Grosvenor, 1st Baron Grosvenor. After their divorce, she married George de Hochepied, 6th Baron de Hochepied.[5]
- Henry Vernon (c. 1748–c. 1814), who married Penelope Graham, a daughter of Arthur Graham.[6]
- Anna Vernon (1748–1797), who married Noel Hill, 1st Baron Berwick.[7]
- Leveson Vernon[4]
- Lucy Vernon[4]
- Caroline Vernon[4]
- Jane Vernon[4]
Vernon died on 25 May 1765.[4]