Sir William Verner, 3rd Baronet

Sir William Edward Hercules Verner, 3rd Baronet (11 January 1855 – 8 June 1886) was a British baronet. He studied at Eton. From his father, he inherited Churchill estates in Ireland and a home at Eaton Square in London. He died at the age of 30 of cirrhosis of the liver without issue, although he had a stepson he cared for.

Early life Verner was born the son of Sir William Verner, 2nd Baronet

His early education is unknown, but it is theorised that he may have had a tutor as a child. From 1870 to 1872, Verner attended Eton College. His father died in 1873 and William was to inherit his father's estate when he married or turned 21 years of age. In the meantime, William's father's provided for two homes for the boy, who was known as Billy, and his mother: one was the Churchill house or mansion in Northern Ireland and the other was at Eaton Square in London, where his mother liked to live. William mentioned his stepson in his will. There were no other children.