VERNEY, John, 1st Visct. Fermanagh [I] (1640-1717), of Middle Claydon, nr. Buckingham, Bucks.

b. 5 Nov. 1640, 2nd but 1st surv. s. of Sir Ralph Verney, 1st Bt., M.P., of Middle Claydon by Mary, da. and h. of John Blacknall of Wasing and Abingdon, Berks. educ. at Blois in France 1648-53 and schools at Barn Elms and Kensington 1653-8.Verney Mems. during 17th Cent. ii. 87-107. m. (1) 27 May 1680, Elizabeth (d. 20 May 1686), da. of Ralph Palmer of Little Chelsea, Mdx., 1s. 3da.; (2) 10 July 1692, Mary (d. 24 Aug. 1694), da. of Sir Francis Lawley, 2nd Bt., M.P., of Spoonhill, Salop, 1s.; (3) 8 Apr. 1697, Elizabeth, da. of Daniel Baker of Penn House, Bucks., alderman of London, s.p. suc. fa. as 2nd Bt. 24 Sept. 1696; cr. Visct. Fermanagh and Baron Verney of Belturbet [I] 16 June 1703.