Constituency : Worcestershire East 1861-8
Harry came in at East Worcestershire in December 1861 to replace the deceased John Hodgetts-Foley.
Harry was from a minor branch of the ancient Vernon family. He had a large estate at Hanbury Hall in Worcestershire. He was the local party chairman.
In 1861 Harry married a daughter of the Earl of Haddington. In 1868 he decided to stand down as an MP to devote more time to his family and estates.
Harry was created a baronet in 1885. His wealth suffered in the agricultural depression of the late nineteenth century. He died in 1920 aged 86.
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