Military officer; born in
Roxbury, Conn., May 17, 1743; was a man of noble bearing, sound judgment, energy, and pure patriotism.
With his father,
Dr. Benjamin Warner, he went to
Bennington in 1765, and became, with Ethan Allen, a principal leader in the disputes between New York and the
New Hampshire Grants.
He and
Allen were outlawed by the
State of New York, and a reward was offered for their arrest.
He captured
Ticonderoga, May 12, 1775, and on July 27 was appointed colonel of
Vermont militia.
He joined the
Northern army and was at the siege
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of
St. John.
He defeated an attempt of
General Carleton to relieve the garrison.
The next year he performed signal service during the retreat of the
Americans from
Canada.
On the retreat of the
Americans from
Ticonderoga (July 4) in 1777 he again performed good service.
In the command of the rear-guard he fought a severe
battle at Hubbardton, and was compelled to retreat.
At the battle near
Bennington he and his command were essential aids in obtaining a victory over the invaders, and shared in the glory of the exploit.
Warner remained in the service until 1782, when his constitution gave way under the strain of fatigue and hardship, and he returned home.
He died in
Roxbury, Conn., Dec. 26, 1784.
