Robert Vernon

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Birth Date(s): 1642 1649

Death Date(s): 1709

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Acquired land from William Penn by grant.

From "Immigration of the Irish Quakers into Pennsylvania 1682-1750".

In 1693 monthly meetings of Quakers began to circulate at house of John Simcock in Ridley.

Robert Vernon, Thomas and Randall Vernon and John Edge in Nether Province.

Randal Vernon, born 1639, Sandi way, Cheshire England, died Aug 18, 1725, Nether Province. Married Sarah Bradshaw of Standthorne, Middlewich, Cheshire, England, September 14, 1670 at the house of Thomas Stanthorne.

They sailed with family from England on the "Friendship" of Liverpool, Robert Crossman Master, arrived August 14, 1681 at Upland, Pennsylvania.

Recorded that he shipped the following goods on the ship: 1 fardel (parcel) quantity 30 pounds woolen cloth, 10 ells English Linen, 1/4 ctw wrought iron, 2 dozen stockings for men.

The "Friendship" is one of the 24 known ships that sailed from England arriving December 1681-December 1682 with passengers to establish William Penn's "Holy Experiment" in Pennsylvania. These 24 ships made up "William Penn's Fleet", and descendants of the passengers are eligible to become members of the "Welcome Society". Descendants of both Robert and Thomas are already listed as members.

Randal from Sandiway and his brother from Sandythorne and Robert from Stoke, all in Cheshire, England, were joint first purchasers of 1500 acres. They settled adjoining tracts of land in the Nether Province, Township Delaware (formerly Chester), Co. Pennsylvania. Each brother had grants of 625 acres of land from William Penn at 12 pounds 10 shillings.

"The Three Quaker Brothers"

The Quaker Vernons descended from Sir Richard De Vernon, Baron De Shipbrook. They were not only friends of the Quaker William Penn but related to him through marriage. William Penn's father was owed a great deal of money by the King of England, and to settle that debt the area of Pennsylvania was given to William Penn.

Thomas Vernon made the surveying voyage to Pennsylvania with William Penn in 1681 and returned later that year to England. He and his brothers Randall and Robert were among the first to obtain property in the newly acquired land. Land Titles in Delaware County Records reveal that the Three Vernon Brothers purchased 625 acres each in March 1681. Robert Vernon purchased an additional 330 acres in 1684. Randall Vernon purchased an additional 829 acres in 1711 and 1712.

The three Quaker Brothers; Thomas, Randal and Robert came to America, arriving on a Liverpool ship, "Friendship". Robert Crossman was the Master, and the ship is presumed to have arrived 14 August 1682 at Upland, Pennsylvania.

The "Friendship" of Liverpool was one of the 24 known ships that sailed from England, arriving December, 1681 through December, 1682 with passengers to establish William Penn's "Holy Experiment" in Pennsylvania. These 24 ships made up "William Penn's Fleet", and descendants of the passengers are eligible to become members of the "Welcome Society".

Their Father was James Vernon and their Mother was Hester of Cheshire, England who probably lived in the neighborhood of Davenham, between Northwich and Middlewick. She died April 1, 1675.

Thomas Vernon of "Stanithorne", near Middlewick, County Palatine, Chester England had been persecuted for being a Quaker in 1678/9. He brought with him to America his wife, Elizabeth, and a son Thomas, aged about 12 years. He settled near Upper Providence, PA., and died Dec. 25, 1698, buried at Chester, PA. His widow died May 24, 1714. Their son, Thomas, married Lydia Rolf/Ralfe on August 13, 1702. He was born about 1670 and died Nov. 4, 1754 or Apr. 11, 1754.

Randall Vernon of Sandivway, in the Parish of Weaverham, County Cheshire, England, believed to be the second son, was born in England about 1640. He married (being then the son of Maron) Sept. 14, 1670 at the home of Thomas Vernon in the parish of Middlewick, Sarah Bradshaw of Stanithorne. Sarah Bradshaw was probably related to John Bradshaw, who was appointed Premier of England after Charles I was beheaded. She died Dec. 18, 1718/9. They settled in Lower Providence Tsp., PA. Randall served as a member of the PA. assembly in 1687 and was a Justice of the Peace in 1692. He died in 1734.

Robert Vernon of Stoke in the Parish of Aston, County Cheshire, England, the third son, came with his wife, Elinor Minshall, daughter of John Minshall, and their sons John and Jacob. Robert was born around 1642 and died in Jan or Feb. 1709/10. His wife Elinor died July 24, 1720.

The Brothers occupied the same house for sometime after settling in Nether Providence, Chester (now Delaware) county, PA., and a good deal of the surrounding area. Each one built large homes in later years. Thomas Vernon's home was destoyed a few years ago. However, the large two story stone houses built by Randall and Robert around 1690 are still in excellent repair, and presently occupied in the exclusive area of Rose Valley near Media, PA.

Source: http://oguinnfamily.tripod.com/vernon/vernonhistory.html

Rollo's son, William Longsword, became Duke of Normany in 925. The family became very powerful and wealthy holding many large estates in Normandy.

Richard de Reviers, the first Vernon, was a good and loyal officer serving the Duke of Normandy, William the Bastard, future William the Conqueror. He was such a good and loyal officer, that in 1050 he was given the little town of Vernon-sur-Seine as a reward. From then on, Richard de Reviers and all his descendants to come, took the name of their town for their name. The VERNON family was born. Richard de Reviers changed has name to Richard de Vernon. Sixteen years later, William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066 at least two of his high ranking officers were Vernons. Richard de Vernon definately took part in the invasion. Many others of the family also accompanied him. For the service more great estates in Normandy and England were granted to the Vernon family and its members were ranked among the wealthiest and most powerful in both counties. Several members became Barons and were Knighted.

Shortly following the Battle of Hastings the area round Chester County, England became a Norman stronghold. William the Conqueror awarded Chester to his nephew Hugh Lupus in 1070. Hugh immediately appointed four great Barons, one of them being Sir Richard De Vernon Baron De Shipbrook. He and his brother Sir Walter were both at the Battle of Hastings. Their Father was Sir William De Vernon of Vernon castle in Normandy.

Prior to the Norman Conquest there were no surnames used in England. Many of the families coming from Normandy eventually changed their names to a more Anglo-Saxon name. The Vernons, however, made no such change.

The Quaker Vernons descended from Sir Richard De Vernon, Baron De Shipbrook. They were not only friends of the Quaker William Penn but related to him through marriage. William Penn's father was owed a great deal of money by the King of England and to settle that debt gave the area of Pennsylvania to William Penn.

Thomas Vernon made the surveying voyage to Pennsylvania with William Penn in 1681 and returned later that year to England. He and his brothers were among the first to obtain property in the newly acquired land. Land Titles in Delaware County Records the Three Vernon Brothers purchase of 625 acres each in March 1681. Randall Vernon purchased a further 829 acres in 1711 and 1712. Robert Vernon purchased a further 330 acres in 1684.

The Three Quaker Vernon Brothers

The three Quaker Brothers came to America, arriving on a Liverpool ship, the "Friendship" Robert Crossman, Master, which is presumed to have arrived 14 August 1682 at Upland, Pennsylvania. It is recorded that he shipped the following goods on "The Friendship of Liverpool": 1 fardel (parcel) qty 30 lbs. woolen cloth; 10 ells English linen; 1/4 cwt. wrought iron; 2 dozen stockings for men.. The Friendship of Liverpool was one of the 24 known ships that sailed from England, arriving December, 1681 through December, 1682 with passengers to establish William Penn's "Holy Experiment" in Pennsylvania. These 24 ships made up "William Penn's Fleet", and descendants of the passengers are eligible to become members of the "Welcome Society". Descendants of both Randal and Thomas Vernon are already listed among members. Their Father was James Vernon and their Mother was Esther or Hester of Cheshire, England who probably lived in the neighborhood of Davenham, between Northwich and Middlewick. She died April 1, 1675.

Thomas Vernon of "Stanithorne", near Middlewick, County Palatine, Chester England was the eldest son. He had been persecuted for being a Quaker in 1678/9. He brought with him to America his wife, Elizabeth, and a son Thomas, aged about 12 years. He settled near Upper Providence, PA., and died Dec. 25, 1698, buried at Chester, PA. His widow died May 24, 1714. The son, Thomas, married August 13, 1702 Lydia Rolf/Ralfe. He was born about 1670 and died Nov. 4, 1754 or Apr. 11, 1754.

Randall Vernon of Sandivway, in the Parish of Weaverham, County Cheshire, England, believed to be the second son, was born in England about 1640. He married (being then the son of Maron) Sept. 14, 1670 at the home of Thomas Vernon in the parish of Middlewick, Sarah Bradshaw of Stanithorne. Sarah Bradshaw was probably related to John Bradshaw, who was appointed Premier of England after Charles I was beheaded. She died Dec. 18, 1718/9. They settled in Lower Providence Tsp., PA. Randall served as a member of the PA. assembly in 1687 and was a Justice of the Peace in 1692. He died in 1734.

Robert Vernon of Stoke in the Parish of Aston, County Cheshire, England, the third son, came with his wife, Elinor Minshall. daughter of John Minshall and their sons John and Jacob. Robert was born around 1642 and died in Jan or Feb. 1709/10. His wife Elinor died July 24, 1720.

The Brothers occupied the same house for sometime after settling in Nether Procidence. Chester(now Delaware) county, PA. and a good deal of the surrounding area. The each build large homes. Thomas Vernon's home was destoyed a few years ago, however, the large two story stone house built by Randall and Robert around 1690 are still in excellent repair and presently occupied in the exclusive are of Rose Valley near Media, PA.

This was the beginning of the Vernon Family in America. During the next one hundred years the Brothers prospered and their families grew and spread throughout several states.

[Robert and Elinor Vernon's son Isaac married Hannah Williams. Their daughter Hannah Vernon married Joseph Snodgrass.]

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