An American Family History

John Warner was born in 1642 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. His parents were Daniel Warner and Elizabeth Denne.

He married Hannah Batcheller on April 20, 1665 in Ipswich. Their children and life together are described in detail in the section on John and Hannah Warner.

He became a widower when Hannah died in 1688. His second wife was Mary Prince the widow of Jonathan Prince.

His will was dated February 7, 1711 and gave his son, Nathan, the house and 60 acres when he was 21 years old. His wife Mary was to enjoy the parlor and the chamber over the parlor. It also mentioned his daughters Elizabeth Gott, Susannah Fisk, and Mary who was 15 years old. It also mentioned his step-sons Nathan and Jonathan Prince.

He died on April 10, 1712 in Ipswich.

(from the Essex Antiquarian)
Samuel Lambert House. . . . Mr. Cromwell was a slaughterer, and, for thirty-five pounds, conveyed the estate to Jonathan Prince of Salem, cordwinder, Aug. 15, 1683. Mr. Prince died about 1685; his widow Mary, having married John Warner of Ipswich, was appointed administratrix of the estate; and she, for thirty-five pounds and ten shillings, conveyed the house, shop and lot to Samuel Lambert of Salem, mariner, Jan. 23, 1694. . .