Vernon, William, 1719-1806

Samuel Vernon (1683-1737) and his wife, Elizabeth Fleet, lived in Newport, Rhode Island, where he held many public offices. Their eight children included Samuel (1711-1792), Thomas (1718-1784), and William (1719-1806). Thomas, a merchant and royal postmaster, was a Loyalist during the American Revolution. Samuel and William, who both supported the Revolution, jointly ran a shipping firm. William also served as president of the Continental Navy Board. Samuel and his wife, Amey Ward, had ten children; William and his wife, Judith Harwood, had three children.

From the guide to the Samuel and William Vernon collection, Vernon, Samuel and William collection, 1748-1787, (William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan)

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