General Notes

Andrew Warner was of Hatfield Magna, Essex Co., England when he married Mary Humphrey of Thaxted, Essex Co. there in 1624. She was the Mayor's daughter.  Andrew Warner is first mentioned in America in Cambridge, then called "New Town," MA, on 7 January 1633 in the second entry in town records regarding the erection of houses and the division of the pale to enclose the common with the number of rods each settler was to build. 42 names are listed including Andrew Warner, 20 rods. 24 of the 42 built less than 10 rods and only 11 built as much as 20 rods, indicating the possibility that Andrew was already a resident of Cambridge and among the wealthier of the town. He was made a Freeman 14 May 1634 and served in many public positions in the town.  "The Descendants of Andrew Warner" indicates that Andrew may have settled first at Mt. Wollaston, later Quincy, MA, as a member of the Braintree Co., but no proof has been established. It is believed that Andrew was an adherent of the outspoken minister, Rev. Hooker, and may have known of his preaching in Essex Co., England before Hooker's removal to Holland and, later, America. It is known that the Braintree Company was known as "Hooker's Company" and they later removed to Newtowne.  "The homestead occupied by Andrew Warner is thus described in the 'Proprietor's records of the town of Cambridge:' 'June The 4th (1635)' 'Andrew Warner In the Towne one Howse and about one Roode for a Backside and garden, March Lane on the south west, Creeke Lane on the northwest, Will Kellsey northeast, Mathew Allen on the southeast.' According to Paige's History of Cambridge, Marsh Lane corresponds to the present Elliot Street, and Creek Lane to Brattle Square. This places Andrew Warner's early home within a few rods of Harvard University, in the very heart of Cambridge. Besides this home lot he also owned six other parcels land of land in Cambridge..." (The Descendants of Andrew Warner," pg. 16)  On 20 December 1636 Andrew Warner sold his dwelling house and all his other lands in Cambridge to Capt. George Cook and either before or after this moved to Hartford, CT with Rev. Hooker and a group from the Cambridge area. The first mention of Andrew Warner in Hartford records describes his home lot in February, 1639, on the north side of the present Charter Oak Ave., a little east of Main Street. He also had 4 other parcels, totalling about 80 acres. He was described as Deacon of the Church of Christ in Hartford and it is believed that he was made deacon while still in Cambridge. He was active in civic affairs while in Hartford, acting as Surveyor of Highways in 1639 & 1647, surveyor to divide the lands on the east side of the river in 1640, appointed to lay out highways in January, 1640, and more. Andrew's name is listed on the Founders Monument in Hartford.  His name does not appear in Hartford records from Jan. 1648 to April, 1650 and he may have resided in Farmington, CT during this time. In March, 1648, he owned 4 parcels of land in that town, but sold his property there by Feb. 1650 and returned to Hartford.  After the death of Rev. Hooker in 1647, Rev. Stone was in charge of the church, but differences arose between Stone's position on some doctrinal issues regarding baptism, membership, and discipline. Andrew was of the anti-Stone faction, known as the "Withdrawers." The result was that in 1659 a group of 59 people from Hartford, Wethersfield and Windsor, moved from their homes and established the new town of Hadley, MA, up the Connecticut River. Andrew was about 65 years old at this time and had been a resident of Hartford for 20 years. Others in the group included Thomas Graves and Nathaniel Dickinson (see these names elsewhere in this genealogy). Andrew sold his Hartford homestead 17 Nov. 1659 to William Loveridge for 130 pounds, to be paid 1/3 in peas, 1/3 in wheat and 1/3 in hats - suggesting that, perhaps, Andrew was in the mercantile business or a trader. However, subequent entries in Hadley records indicate he was a maltster.  Andrew was living in Hadley by 8 Oct. 1660, one of the first settlers, when a meeting was held at his house. His homestead was located on the west side of the street leading to the river at both ends, the 12th lot from the north end. The road from Amherst to Northhampton runs to the south of his lot. He later also owned 8 other pieces of poroperty totalling 42 acres. Andrew was also active in civic affairs in Hadley, despite his age, being named Selectman in 1660, 1667 and 1673.  Andrew died in Hadley 18 Dec. 1684 at age 90; son Daniel was executor of his estate. His will was probated 31 March 1685 in Hampshire Co. court. The inventory valued the estate at 365 pounds, 11, 4 and included 9 parcels of land, some at Hoccanum, Hartford Township.