My Genealogy Hound

Henry Warner, whose fine farm of 130 acres in section 13, Troy township, Oakland County, compares very favorably with any other in the southeastern section of the county, belongs to a family which was established in Oakland County in 1825. He was born in County Essex, England, in 1823, and is a son of John and Mary (Wood) Warner, both of whom were born in County Essex, England.

John Warner brought his little family to America in 1825, coming immediately to Royal Oak township, Oakland County, Michigan, where he resided until our subject was 19 years old, removing then to section 13, Troy township, where he purchased 130 acres of land. His death occurred soon after, in 1837, at the age of 50 years. His wife, Mary Wood, who died in 1851, aged 63 years, was a worthy member of the Baptist Church. A family of 12 children were born to them, namely: Mary and John D., deceased; Henry, of this sketch; Jane, who resides near Royal Oak; Francis and Sarah, who live in Troy township; William and Elizabeth, deceased; Eliza; Richard, deceased; and two who died in infancy.

Henry Warner was mainly educated in Royal Oak township. His life has been occupied with farming and he has reason to be satisfied with his success. He is surrounded by all the comforts and many of the luxuries of life, has a most estimable family and enjoys the respect of his fellow citizens.

In 1853 Mr. Warner was united in marriage with Mary Ann King, who was born in England, a daughter of James and Ellen King. Mrs. Warner died in February, 1903, in her 71st year, leaving three children: Ellen, who married L. J. Firth, of Troy township and has one child, — Fred; Fred and Marietta.

Mr. Warner is not identified with any political party, but votes rather for the man than for a faction. He is highly respected for his honesty and many sterling qualities which he has inherited from a long line of honored English ancestors.