Background
From his father, he inherited Churchill estates in Ireland and a home at Eaton Square in London. Verner was born the son of Sir William Verner, 2nd Baronet and he was baptised at home due to illness.
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Education
He studied at Eton. From 1870 to 1872, Verner attended Eton College.
Career
He died at the age of 30 of cirrhosis of the liver without issue, although he had a step-son he cared foreign His early education is unknown, but it is theorised that he may have had a tutor as a child. In the meantime, William"s father"s will provided for two residences for the boy known as "Billy" and his mother: one the Churchill house or mansion in Northern Ireland and the other at Eaton Square in London, where his mother liked to reside.
His guardian arranged for a "Grand Tour" that included China, Australia and America when he turned 18.
He was accompanied by man named Mr. Greenslade.
Annie was the daughter of John Wilson, Esquire of Melbourne, Australia.
The family, though, "was not pleased" with the marriage. They entertained "lavishly" and traveled between their homes at Churchill and Eaton Square.
Within 9 years of inheriting his father"s estate, William took out a loan for £60,000.
Harry took the surname Verner, received a private education and attended Eton from 1882 to 1884. He died at 30 years of age on 8 June 1886 of cirrhosis of the liver and was buried at Loughgall in Ireland. There were no other children.
They were interred in the same tomb.
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June 8, 1886 (aged 31)