William Warren

William Warren, farmer on Sec. 22, Hinton Tp., was born July 18, 1825, in Carroll County, Ohio. His father, Peter Warren, was of English descent and birth, and both his parents were natives of Pennsylvania, whence they moved to Ohio in its pioneer days. The father was a carpenter and cabinet-maker, and followed both callings most of his life. The mother’s name before marriage was Ann Guthrie.

The school privileges of Mr. Warren were limited, and at 17 he commenced to learn the shoemaker’s trade. He worked under the instruction of his brother-in-law, and continued to follow that vocation until 1861.

He opened a confectionery establishment in Augusta, Ohio, which was finally extended into a general store. This he managed nearly six years and accumulated $3,500, which he lost in financial disaster. In April, 1867, he came with his family to Mecosta County, Michigan, and bought 80 acres of partly improved land in Hinton Tp., where he now resides. In politics Mr. Warren is independent. He has held the office of Supervisor of Hinton Tp., four years, Township Treasurer three terms, and School Director ten successive years. The years of his labor have their reward in the fine farm and convenient buildings thereon.

He was married in Augusta, Carroll County, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1849, to Jane, daughter of John and Hannah (Shaw) Harrington. Her parents were natives of Pennsylvania, and went to Carroll County, Ohio, where their daughter Jane was born, Nov. 14, 1827. Mr. and Mrs. Warren have had three children: John J., born in Augusta, Carroll County, Ohio, May 8, 1853, is the only one surviving. He was married May 8, 1878, in this county, to Della A. House, daughter of Elias and Mary D. (Walrath) House, and they have two children: Ethel M. born Nov. 20, 1880, and Alice M., born March 9, 1883. Samantha A. was born Jan. 10, 1863, and died Nov. 25, 1876. Mrs. Warren belongs to the Advent Church.

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Source: Portrait And Biographical Album, Mecosta County, Michigan, Containing Portraits And Biographical Sketches of Prominent And Representative Citizens of the County together with Portraits And Biographies of All The Presidents Of The United States And Governors of the State. Also Containing A Complete History of The County, From Its Earliest Settlement To the Present Time. Chicago, Chapman Bros. 1883

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