There have been three Baronetcies created for members of the Vernon family which had its origins in Vernon, France and arrived in England with William the Conqueror in the 11th century and settled in Cheshire.
The Vernon Baronetcy, of Hodnet, Salop was created in the Baronetage of England for Henry Vernon of Hodnet, Shropshire on 23 July 1660. It became extinct in 1725.
The Vernon Baronetcy, of Hanbury Hall in Worcestershire was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom for Harry Foley Vernon on 23 July 1885. It became extinct in 1940.
The Vernon Baronetcy, of Shotwick Park in Cheshire was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom for William Vernon on 24 January 1914. It is extant.
Members of other branches of the Vernon family have been created Baron Vernon and Earl of Shipbrook.
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