John Verney (abt. 1700 - 1741)

Born about 1700 in Brasted, Kent, England

Ancestors

Husband of Abigail (Harley) Verney — married 16 Sep 1724 in Titley, Herefordshire, England

Descendants

Died 5 Aug 1741 at about age 41 in Compton Verney, Warwickshire, England

Biography

John Verney was born in Brasted, Kent, England.

Judge John Verney was born in 1700 in Brasted, Kent, England to parents George Verney, 12th Baron Willoughby de Broke Verney and Margaret Heath.

He married Abigail Harley on 16 Sep 1724 in Titley, Hereford, England. ^[1]

Children of John Verney and Abigail Harley:

1. John Peyto Verney, 14th Baron Willoughby de Broke d. 15 Feb 1816.
2. Margaret Verney. Died young^[2].
3. Sarah Verney^[2].

John died on 5th August 1741 in Compton Verney, Warwickshire, England, and a large wall memorial was erected for him and his family in the Verney family chapel at Compton Verney.^[2]

Judge John Verney was a Member of Parliament for Downton for about 12 years.

Sources

1. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NKF1-HY8 : 13 Mar 2020), John Verney, 16 Sep 1724, Titley, hereford, England.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} (Find A Grave: Memorial #188472808 (accessed 15 Dec 2021), memorial page for John Verney (1700–5 Aug 1741), citing Compton Verney Chapel Cemetery, Compton Verney, Stratford-on-Avon District, Warwickshire, England.

• http://thepeerage.com/p2140.htm#i21398
• Wikipedia: John Verney (judge)