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Thomas Vernon (b. 1639, d. October 25, 1698)
Notes for Thomas Vernon:
Bruce Family History: Traditions and Letters] by Edith Bruce Heinzman in 1899. This is page 103 that was in the papers that Vaughn Lawrence sent to Ann 8/3/2000
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VERNON
The family of Vernon of Cheshire is one of the most ancient in England, dating from the Norman Conquest. Richardde Vernon, who was the son of William, Lord of Vernon, in Normandy, had agrant of Shipbroke in Cheshsire, before Doomsday. His son William, was Daron of Shipbroke and from them derive, apparently all of the name in this country (America).
From this neighborhood six hundred years later came three brothers to America: Thomas, Randall, and Robert Vernon. The immediate ancestor of the three Vernon brothers we James Vernon, whose wife was Esther. She died 4/1/1675. James and Esther lived between Norwich and Middlewich in Davenheaven. (1)
In 1682, three brothers, Thomas, Randal, and Robert Vernon emigrated from Stanthorn on the river Dee in Cheshire, England and settled in Nether Providence, PA. These Vernons are believed to be descendants of the above mentioned ancient Vernons and the Vernons of Haddon Hall, one of the notable places visited by tourists in England. In the halls of Haddon Hall hangs the Vernon coat of Arms, a ferocious Boars Head. Haddon Hall is located on the river Wye, between London and Liverpool. Through this line some claim to aristocracy can be claimed. (2)
Thomas Vernon b.______ , of Stanthorne, near Middlewich, Co Palatine,Chester, England. d. 10-25-1698/9
Thomas Vernon was supposed to have been the oldest of the three brothers, arrived in Chester Co. Pa. Sometime in 1682 and became a large land owner, as did all three of his brothers. The are of Chester Co in which they settled in now Delaware Co.
Thomas and Randall Vernon occurred the same house for some time. Both were active members of the Society of Friends. Their home was often used as a Meeting House. He is listed as having been juror at the first court held for Chester Co. He was a yeoman, and as exemplory member of the Society of Friends, and a good citizen. He had not entirely escaped religious persecution in England. (3)
Thomas Vernon had a 250 acres tract of land surveyed 10/16/1702 near Ridley Creek. The property extended on the Providence Road a short distance above Hinkson’s Corners. He also received a grant of land, 625 acres, March 3, 1681, deeded from William Penn on that date.
According to Cope he had a large family, possibly nine children, though we know of only three.
Vernon Children
1. Thomas Jr. b. 1673 d 11, 4, 1754 ,m, Lydia Ralfe
2. Elizabeth b._____ d. 1725 m, Andrew Job Jr.
3. Mary b.___ d.____ m, Henry Worley
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(1) The Vernon Family in America, p. 4
(2) The Job Family and Allied Lines by M. W. Blair unpublished pp. 76-77
(3) History of Chester Co, Penn, by Futhey & Cope, p. 754
Children of Thomas Vernon and Elizabeth Maxwell are:
- Mary Vernon, b. 1670, d. date unknown.
- Thomas Vernon, b. 1670, d. April 11, 1754.
- +Elizabeth Vernon, b. 1671, Cheshire, England, d. Bet. March 11, 1730/31 - May 06, 1731, East Nottingham, Chester Co Pennsylvania.