Vernon of Great Budworth, Gawsworth and Shotwick Park
The Vernons descended from the ancient Cheshire family and from William Vernon (1434–1507) of Cogshall, Great Budworth, Cheshire who was a grandson of Richerd Vernon of Lostock.
Thirteen generations of the family resided in Great Budworth and then Mutlow, Gawsworth.
In 1914 William Vernon Chairman of W Vernon & Son (Millers) of London and Liverpool was created the first of the Vernon Baronets of Shotwick. The title is taken from Shotwick Castle built in Cheshire in the 11th century by Hugh Lupus benefactor of the early de Vernon family. The Baronetcy remains extant.
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