Gender: Male
Popularity Rank: #22,978,347
William Vernon, of Newport, Rhode Island, was a merchant in the Atlantic slave trade who played a leading role in the Continental Congress' maritime activities during the American Revolution. In 1774, Vernon was member of the committee of correspondence between Newport and Boston. As president of the Eastern Navy Board during the Revolution, he was responsible for building and outfitting the ships of the Continental Navy. William Vernon was one of the charter members of the Artillery Company of Newport, and is the namesake of the Vernon House.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 27, 2024
On the name William Vernon, William means Resolute Protector, Will-helmet, Will Desire, Valley, Unwavering Protector, Protect. Vernon means Youthful, Aristocratic Surname Brought to England at the Time of the Norman Conquest, Place of Alder Trees, Spring Like.
The name William Vernon is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
William Vernon is predominantly used in countries such as Spain.
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At NamesLook, the name William Vernon is recorded 1 times globally, ranking it as the 22,978,347th most common name worldwide.
William Vernon is most prevalent in Spain, with 1 occurrences, making it the 147,229th most popular name in the country.
William Vernon, of Newport, Rhode Island, was a merchant in the Atlantic slave trade who played a leading role in the Continental Congress' maritime activities during the American Revolution. In 1774, Vernon was member of the committee of correspondence between Newport and Boston. As president of the Eastern Navy Board during the Revolution, he was responsible for building and outfitting the ships of the Continental Navy. William Vernon was one of the charter members of the Artillery Company of Newport, and is the namesake of the Vernon House.
William Vernon, of Newport, Rhode Island, was a merchant in the Atlantic slave trade who played a leading role in the Continental Congress' maritime activities during the American Revolution. In 1774, Vernon was member of the committee of correspondence between Newport and Boston. As president of the Eastern Navy Board during the Revolution, he was responsible for building and outfitting the ships of the Continental Navy. William Vernon was one of the charter members of the Artillery Company of Newport, and is the namesake of the Vernon House.
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