Biography of George Vernon 1635-1702

In 1635 George Vernon was born to Henry Vernon (age 20) and Muriel Vernon.

In 1658 [his father] Henry Vernon (age 43) died.

Around 1660 George Vernon (age 25) and Margaret Onley (age 18) were married.

In 1660 John Michael Wright (age 42). Portrait of George Vernon (age 25).

Around 1660 John Michael Wright (age 42). Portrait of George Vernon (age 25).

1664. Sudbury Hall [Map] was commissioned around 1664 by George Vernon (age 29) and his wife [his wife] Margaret Onley (age 22). The armorial above the door in the photo below shows the Vernon Arms impaled with the Onley Arms with the date 1664. The initials being a V with a G and M below are probably Vernon, George and Margaret.

In 1675 [his wife] Margaret Onley (age 33) died.

After 1675 George Vernon (age 40) and Dorothy Shirley (age 20) were married.

In 1677 [his brother-in-law] Robert Shirley 1st Earl Ferrers (age 26) abeyance terminated 14th Baron Ferrers of Chartley. Elizabeth Washington Baroness Ferrers Chartley by marriage Baroness Ferrers of Chartley.

In 1682 [his wife] Dorothy Shirley (age 27) died at Brackley, Northamptonshire [Map].

In or after 1682 George Vernon (age 47) and Catherine Vernon (age 19) were married. The difference in their ages was 28 years.

In Apr 1686 [his son] Henry Vernon was born to George Vernon (age 51) and [his wife] Catherine Vernon (age 23).

Before 1694 John Michael Wright (age 76). Portrait of George Vernon (age 58).

On 13 Jul 1702 George Vernon (age 67) died.

After 13 Jul 1702. Memorial to George Vernon (deceased) and his daughter [his son] Anna-Catherina Vernon at All Saints Church, Sudbury [Map].

Anna-Catherina Vernon: he was born to George Vernon and Margaret Onley. On 30 Jun 1744 Anna-Catherina Vernon died

On 21 Oct 1710 [his former wife] Catherine Vernon (age 47) died.

[his father] Henry Vernon and [his mother] Muriel Vernon were married. They were fourth cousins.

[his son] Anna-Catherina Vernon was born to George Vernon and Margaret Onley.

[his daughter] Dorothy Vernon was born to George Vernon and Dorothy Shirley.

[his son] Matilda Vernon was born to George Vernon and Margaret Onley.