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James Verner

1746 – 1822

Irish politician

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About James Verner

Lived 1746 – 1822 (aged 75–76). James Verner was a politician.

James Verner (1 March 1701 - 1787) was an MP in the Parliament of Ireland from County Antrim, Kingdom of Ireland. He was father to Sir William Verner, 1st Baronet. He and his sons played an instrumental role in the Battle of the Diamond near their home.

Early life James was the son of Henry Verner, Esquire His siblings included David, Thomas, Mary and Anne. The Verner's descended from the Scotch Verners of Auchendinny (also spelled Auchentennie).

Henry and Anne had three sons and three daughters.

Public service Verner was a sheriff for the Armagh, Dublin, Meath, Monaghan and Tyrone counties. In Dublin, he had a home at Dawson Street until 1801 and the Act of Union in 1801 (creation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland). Their children included Thomas, James, David, John, Sir William Verner, 1st Baronet, and Elizabeth. In 1788, 5-year-old son William received the estate at Churchill (also Church Hill), Verner's Bridge in the County Armagh from his uncle Thomas Verner who had no children. James and Jane moved into the home with their family and were guardians of the residence until 1807.

Set the foundation stone on 28 August 1816 for the Tartaraghan St. Paul's Church.

James died in 1822 and Jane in 1827. Both are buried at Loughgall.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1822
Occupation
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland

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People whose lives overlapped James Verner's

Frequently asked questions

Who was James Verner?

Irish politician

When was James Verner born?

James Verner was born on 1 March 1746.

When did James Verner die?

James Verner died in 1822.

What was James Verner's occupation?

James Verner was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Verner

· Wikidata: Q16859181

· DBpedia: James Verner (Irish parliamentarian)

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