VERNON, Bowater (1683-1735), of Hanbury Hall, Worcs.

On inheriting the fortune of Thomas Vernon, Bowater Vernon stood for Bishop’s Castle, announcing that ‘he had brought down money to carry the election if that would do it’.CJ, xx. 682. Described as a ‘South Sea man’, who was resolved to outbid the Duke of Chandos, ‘let him offer what he will’,HMC Portland, vii. 314. he was returned after a contest as a government supporter.HMC Townshend, 137. After sitting for four years he was unseated on petition, the elections committee finding that all but one of his 52 voters had been bribed, at a total cost of nearly £700.CJ, xx. 681-2. He did not stand again, dying 30 Nov. 1735.