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- P. Dean Warner was born in Schuyler Co. NY, August 12 1822 and was less then 3 years of age, when his family moved to Oakland Co. MI. At the age of 15, he left his parents and proceeded to begin his career in the merchantile business. He began as a clerk in a county store. During this time period, he returned to school and also spend a short time, clerking in Detroit.
He served in official positions early. First, a Justice of the Peace, later, a clerk and supervisor. By 1846, he was able to purchase part interest in a small stock of goods and established his own store. By 1850, he was elected a Democratic member of the House of Representives. He served one term. P. Dean Warner recognized a new political organization, and decided to change his affliation. In 1864, he was again selected as a member of the House of Representatives. This time, serving two terms and was chosen spearker of the House in his second term. He ended his service in the legislature by retiring from his term of office in the senate, in 1870.
Though P. Dean Warner was recognized as a lawmaker and active in other business ventures, he was the best known as the village storekeeper and banker. He had been a friend of the community and three generations of Farmington people for 70 years.
P. Dean and Rhoda married 8 Nov 1845 in Ann Arbor. P. Dean lived until 28 Aug 1910 and died of old age in Farmington. His wife, Rhoda Elizabeth Botsford, outlived him until 11 Aug 1911. Both are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Farmington
Descendents of Andrew Warner CS 711 .W25 1919 Gene
Botsford Genealogy Library of MI CS71 B751 1977 Gene
History of Oakland Co. MI Library of MI F572 .O2 S4 1912 Vol. 2
Oakland Co. Deaths; Bk. 3 pg.240
Farmington Twp. Cemeteries (Oakland Co. MI) 1824-1998 Mich F574 .F3 L363 1998
Fred M. Warner, Progressive Governer by Jean M. Fox, Farmington Hills Historical Commision 1988:
Adopted by Pascal D'Angelis Warner (P.D.Warner) and Rhoda Elizabeth Botsford Warenr on Feb. 21, 1866 (1 year old). He was raised as their son, page 1-10, 37.
Biographical Director of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978, Vol II (Iowa-MO), edited by Robert Sobel and John Raimo, 1978 Meckler Books, page 757.
First Ladies of MI by Wildah Weddon, NOG Press, 1977, pages 76-78.
MI Governors Their Life Stories by Wildah Weddon, NOG Press, 1994, pages 89-96.
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