Background
William was born on June 18, 1883, in Exeter, Devonshire, United Kingdom.
William was born on June 18, 1883, in Exeter, Devonshire, United Kingdom.
Mr. Vernon educated in Boston.
In March 1906 arrived in China. He worked as the Deputy Commissioner in Chinese Postal Service. In March 1908 Mr Vernon was appointed to the Indoor Staff of the Customs under Sir Robert Hart at the Inspectorate General of Customs. Then he was transferred to the Postal Service under Monsieur Piry, Postmaster General.
He was married to Violet Adelaide Blanche Tayler in Tsinan, China on April 15, 1912.
