William Warren, of Yorktown

William Warren

• Born: 1586, Poynton , Cheshire, England
• Died: 1644, Charles Parish, York County, VA at age 58
• ALT death: 19 Apr 1661 Charles County, Maryland - admin
• Parents: Edward Warren Knight Of Poynton (1563-1609) & Ann Davenport (1564-1597) (fifth son)

Marriage (1) : Mary before 1611 in England. Widowed while still in England.

1. Nathaniel Warren. Born: 1611, Kent, England. Died: Sep 1646, Yorktown, York, Virginia, USA at age 35. Died: Nov 1691, Westmoreland County, VA. Married. Unknown

Marriage (2) Ann Becker (daughter of Martin Becker)

1. John Warren. Born: 1635 in York Plantation, Va., lived in Westmoreland and Essex Co., d. 1690. Married unknown. (Proposed: the John “R” Warren who married Rachel (see notes at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Warren-118)

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In Virginia 1633-1635 was Speaker of the House of Burgess York.

Possibly killed by Opechancanough Indian

William Warren was the immigrant who settled in York Plantation by 1625, d. 1644 in Charles River County (Gloucester). William is the probable son of Sir Edward Warren Knt. of Poynton Manor, Cheshire, England, and his second wife, Anne, d/o Sir William Davenport Knt.

In 1625 William and Ann Warren were living at York Plantation on the south side of the Charles River in Virginia. Ann was William's second wife. It is postulated that William came from England in the 1620s, bringing his son, Nathaniel. In the spring of 1635, Lt. Radcliffe Warren was killed during Claiborne's Raid, a naval battle in disputed Maryland waters near the Isle of Kent. Radcliffe Warren may have been a kinsman of William Warren. A meeting was held at the home of William and Ann Warren where citizens made speeches abhorring Governor Harvey's management of the Virginia government. Three men were arrested but not William. Some writers put William as the older half-brother of Radcliffe Warren and Thomas Warren of Westmoreland County, all three being sons of Sir Edward Warren, Knt., of Poynton Manor, Cheshire, England. (Sir Edward, 1563-1609, was descended from the Earl of Warren.) If so, William's mother would be Anne, daughter of Sir William Davenport, Knt., making William fifth son of Sir Edward and Anne. It is thought that William Warren and son Nathaniel were killed by Indians in the middle peninsula in the 1640s. Nathaniel's son William, married Francis Allen, d/o Christopher Allen, in 1653, and inherited the family property on the Charles River (Gloucester Co.). John Warren and his probable siblings were raised by an unknown family, probably in Westmoreland County.

According to the 1990 research done by Holland Warren, Ph.D.,

John Warren (b. 1635) is the son of William Warren and Ann. There was a Thomas Warren living in Westmoreland County in the 1650s who may be a relative but there is only one record for Thomas Warren showing he witnessed a deed for John Sharp. There is a great deal more information on William and Ann Warren, William's son Nathaniel (by William's first wife in England), who immigrated with William, and Nathaniel's son, William, who married Frances Allen, d/o Christopher Allen. William and Frances inherited the estate of William Warren and Ann. William and son Nathaniel both died in

1644 and were probably killed by Indians. William who married Frances Allen came of age in 1653 which is when he inherited the property.

Holland Warren gives a great deal of information on the early settlers in the middle 1600s. I believe his assessment is correct about William and Ann being John's parents. One reason is because John and Rachel named their first son William and he is the one who inherited Rachel's property.

William was in Jamestown, Virginia between 1632 and 1640.Was the fifth son of Edward Warren and Anne Davenport.

Speaker of the House, House Of Burgess in 1633-35.

His Half brother, Ratcliffe (Radcliffe) Warren was killed in a raid on Maryland from the Isle of Kent in 1635. When it was heard that Governor Harvey approved, there was a meeting at William Warren's house in Yorktown and as a result Governor Harvey was ousted. There is a sworn statement made by William Cleyboure, commander of Lt. Ratcliffe Warren in the Army of Virginia, that Lt. Ratcliff returned to Kent Island. This deposition was made 16 April 1638.

Thomas Warren, brother of Ratcliff and half-brother to William was in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia

William Warren b 1586-1644 married twice, second wife Ann Becker dau of Martin Becker, records show Ann to be his NOW wife. p95 revisited William Warren brought from England a teenage son whose mother was deceased in the mother country. 50 acres 4-12-1642 Elizabeth City

p292 Cavaliers & Pioneers Abstracts of Virginia

Wm Warren 650 ac N. side Charles River, assigned his share to Nathaniel Warren & becomes due to sd Wm as son & heir to Nathaniel. The other half accruing due unto the said Wm. By inter marrying with Fra. Allen The only heir now living of Xphr Allen 23 Jan 1653

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To qualify for the patent William Warren transported 13 indentured servants into Virginia p96

Dr. Holland revisited Book.

William Warren transported to Virginia for which he was granted 640 ac. in 1642. The acres were "on the N. side of Charles River, running to Marsh on W. side of Mock Jack Bay." August 10, 1642.

13 persons:

William Richards, Stephen Sandfish, Tho. Paddison, Richard Powett, William Hinde, ____ Lock, Michaell Ellis, John Langly, Amos Warren, Eliz. Hutchins, Ellen Fetherston, Oliver Gibbons, Ann Grimes. (Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol. 1, p. 114) Year 1624 census shows Ann Grimes James City Co., Va. as a VA Pioneer the only time you see a woman's name on the census is when her husband has died.

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p95 says: When John Warren was three or four years old his father transportated 13 indentured servents into Virginia from England and laid claim to 650 acres of land on the edge of Mock Jack Bay, north of the York River in the present Gloucester County. William applied for a patent on the large tract and in 1642 received the certifying document from Governor William Berkeley, who had first occupied the governor's chair the year before

Martin Becker of Plymouth, England, Merchant, leases for life of William Warren & Ann his "NOW" wife land in York dated 13 March 1633

THE LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA.

Patent: Warren, William Grantee Sr.

Date 10 August 1642 Patent 1 p796

Location description 650 acres on the NORTH side of Charles River, beg.g at the first pynie point being a penisula and from thence upp parrallell to the river

Source: Land Office Patents No. 1 1623-1643 (v. 1 & 2) p796 reel 1

Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial land office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia

Available on microfilm Virginia State Land Office Patents 1-42 reels 1-41

The correct linkage is to a William Warren, who came to Va. cc 1625 and who was probably killed there during an Indian attack in 1644 p16. This Wm. Warren was a half brother to Radcliffe Warren, who was killed during a boundary dispute between Wm. Claiborne of Maryland and some Virginia settlers. This same Wm Warren, as the result of the murder of his half brother was at the core of some political unrest in Va. at this time.

LT. RADCLIFFE WARREN - go to s/o Susan Boothe see more notes

William Warren 1/2 brother

Lieut. Radcliffe Warren was William 1/2 brother he was in the Army of Virginia and was sent in an armed boat by Claiborne of Virginia to recover goods of the inhabitants of Kent Island, taken by the followers of Calvert of Maryland, who sent Lieut. Cornwallys in a boat against Lieut. Warren. A fight ensused and Warren was killed. Lieut. Radclifffe Warren was second in command on Kent Island in 1635. An inquest was held on Lieut. Warrens body by order of the Court of St. Marys co., Md. 12-2-1635-36 "Maryland Archives Provincial council proceedings" When the Virginians learned that their govenor "Harvey" approved of Calverts murder of Warren they were indignant, and held a public meeting at Yorktown, Va. in April 1635, at the house of William Warren to consider Harveys conduct, etc.

William had arrived in the colony sometime before April 1633 bringing with him, we believe Nathaniel Warren who probably was a son or nephew. We postulate William came to Virginia in the middle to late 1620 as an adventurer paying his own and Nathaniel shipboard fares across the Atlantic. He may have been accompanied by a brother, Thomas Warren who settled futher up the James River in Charles City Co.Va.

William Warren was born on 1586 in Stockport, Cheshire, England to Sir Edward Warren, Knight and Anne Davenport Warren. He passed away on April 18, 1644 in Yorktown, York County, Virginia, United States.

William Warren is my 12th great uncle.

Sources: 1. Jane McDaniels Genealogy 2. Family site (Family Tree Legends)

William Warren, I, occupied 50 acres in Elizabeth City, VA. Recordssuggest he had 650 acres on the North side of the Charles River. He assighned his share to Nathaniel Warren and becomes due to said William as the son and heirof Nathaniel. The other half accruing due unto the said William by inter marrying with Fra. Allen, the only heir now living of Xphr Allen, 1/23/1653. The correct linkage is believed to be to a William Warren who came to VA. cc 1625 and who was killed there during an Indian attack in 1644. This William Warren, I, was the half brother of another Radcliffe Warren who was killed during a boundary disputer between William Claiborne of Maryland and some Virginia settlers. This same William Warren, as the result of the murder of his half brother was at the core of some political unrest in Virginia at the time. Leutinant Radcliffe Warren was in the army of Virginia and was sent in an armed boat by Claiborne of Virginia to recover goods of the inhabitants of Kent Island, taken by the followers of Calvert of Maryland, who sent Lieutenant Cornwallys in a boat against Lt. Warren. A fight ensused and Warren was killed. Lt. Radcliffe Warren was second in command on Kent Island in 1635. An inquest was held on Lt. Warrens body by order of the Court of St. Marys Co., Maryland. 12/2/1635 or 36, "Maryland ArchivesProvincial Council proceedings:" When the Virginians learned that their govenor, "Harvey," approved of the Calverts murder of Warren they werre indignant and held a public meeting at yourtown, VA., in April 1635 at the home of William Warren to cnsider Harveys conduct, etc.

Per website, 1632, Jamestown, VA., in 1633 William Warren, I, leased 50 acres from Lancelot Barnes and died 1657, in Yorktown Co., VA.

Father: Edward WARREN b: 9 APR 1563 in Stockport, Cheshire,England. Mother: Anne DAVENPORT b: 1563 in Bromall, England.

Marriage 1 Mary WARREN b: 1601 in Nayland, Suffolk, England, England.

Marriage 2 Mrs. MaryWARREN

Children

1. Nathaniel WARREN b: 1611 in Kent, England.

Marriage 3 UNKNOWN
Marriage 4 Ann BECKER b: 1586 in Plymouth, England. Married: ABT 1630 in York Plantation, VA.

Children

1. Daughter WARREN b: in York Co., VA.
2. John Radcliffe WARREN b: 1635 in Rappahannock, VA.

Sources:

• Title: ralph.ged.FTW Repository: Media: Other Text: Date of Import: Feb 10, 2001
• Title: OneWorldTree Repository: Note: www.ancestry.com Media: Ancestry.com Text: Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

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Occupation: Speaker of the House of Burgesses BETWEEN 1633 AND 1635York Co., VA Death: 18 APR 1644 in Yorktown, York Co., VA

Note: probably killed in Opechancanough Indian attack 1

Note: when Martin Becker of Plymouth, England,

Merchant, leased for life of William Warren & Ann his now new wife landinYork Birth: 1586 in Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, England

Note: 5th child of this couple

Residence: 1632 Jamestown, VA 2

Note: patent for 650 acres on the north side of Charles River: Beg.g at the first pynie point being a peninsula and from thence up parallell to the river (county not given), for transporting 13 persons to VA 3 4 .

Immigration: ABT 1625 York Co., VA

Note: probably as a gentleman adventurer, paying his and Nathaniel (possible son or nephew) Warrens passage. He may have been accompanied by a brother Thomas Warren who settled further up the James River in Charles City Co.

Note: leased 50 acres of land fromLancelot Barnes

Note: held a publicmeeting at his house to consider the conduct of Governor Harvey in approvingthe murder of Lt. Radcliffe Warren, Williamshalf-brother in the Army of Virginia, 2nd in command on Kent Island in 1635.

Lt. Warren was sent in an armed boat to recover goods stolen from the inhabitants of Kent Island, taken by followers of Lord Calvert of Maryland in a boundarydispute between William Claiborne of Maryland and settlers in Virginia. Lt. Cornwallys of Marylandwas sent in a boat against Lt. Warren, a fight ensued and Warren was killed. An inquest was held on Lt. Warrens body by order of the Court of St. Marys Co., MD, 2 Dec 1636. When the Virginians learned of Harveys approval of the murder, they were indignant.

5 Sources:

1. Title: Warrens and Related Families of North Carolina and Virginia Abbrev: Warrens & Relat Fam of NC &VA Author: Dr. Holland Douglas Warren Page: pp. 16, 19
2. Title: Warrens and Related Families of North Carolina and Virginia Abbrev: Warrens & Relat Fam of NC &VA Author: Dr. Holland Douglas Warren Page: p. 7
3. Title: Virginia Land Patents and Grants in Land Office Abbrev: VA Patents & Grants Page: No. 1, 1623-1643 (v. 1 & 2), p. 796 (Reel 1)
4. Title: Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts ofVirginia Land Patents Abbrev: Cavaliers and Pioneers Author: Nugent, Nell M.Publication:Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD
5. Title: Maryland Archives Provincial Council Proceedings Abbrev: MD Archives Prov Coun Proc

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William Warren b 1586-1644 married twice, second wife Ann Becker dau of Martin Becker, records showAnn to be his NOW wife. p95 revisited William Warren brought from England a teenage son whose mother was deceased in the mother country. 50 acres 4-12-1642 Elizabeth City p292 Cavaliers & Pioneers Abstracts of Virginia Wm Warren 650 ac N. side Charles River, assigned his share to Nathaniel Warren & becomes due to sd Wm as son & heir to Nathaniel. The other half accruing due unto the said Wm. By inter marrying with Fra. Allen The only heir now living of Xphr Allen 23 Jan 1653

To qualify for the patent William Warren transported 13 indentured servants into Virginia p96 Dr. Holland revisited Book. William Warren transported to Virginia for which he was granted 640 ac. in 1642. The acres were "on the N. side of Charles River, running to Marsh on W. side of Mock Jack Bay." August 10, 1642. 13 persons: William Richards, Stephen Sandfish, Tho. Paddison, Richard Powett, William Hinde, ____ Lock, Michaell Ellis, John Langly, Amos Warren, Eliz. Hutchins, Ellen Fetherston, Oliver Gibbons, Ann Grimes. (Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol. 1, p. 114) Year 1624 census shows Ann Grimes James City Co., Va. as a VA Pioneer theonly time you see a womans name on the census is when her husband has died.

p95 says: When John Warren was three or four years old his father transportated 13 indentured servents into Virginia from England and laid claim to 650 acres of land on the edge of Mock Jack Bay, north of the York River in the present Gloucester County. William applied for a patent on the large tract and in 1642 received the certifying document from Governor William Berkeley, who had first occupied the governor’s chair the year before Martin Becker of Plymouth, England, Merchant, leases for life of William Warren & Ann his "NOW" wife land in York dated 13 March1633 THE LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA. Patent: Warren, William Grantee Sr. Date 10 August 1642 Patent 1 p796 Location description 650 acres on the NORTH side of CharlesRiver, beg.g at the first pynie point being a penisula and from thence upp parrallell to the river Source: Land Office Patents No. 1 1623-1643 (v. 1 & 2) p796 reel 1 Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial land office. The collection ishoused in the Archives at the Library of Virginia Available on microfilm Virginia State Land Office Patents 1-42 reels 1-41 The correct linkage is to a WilliamWarren, who came to Va. cc 1625 and who was probably killed there during an Indian attack in 1644 p16. This Wm. Warren was a half brother to Radcliffe Warren, who was killed during a boundary dispute between Wm. Claiborne of Maryland and some Virginia settlers. This same Wm Warren, as the result of the murder of his half brother was at the core of some political unrest in Va. at this time.

LT. RADCLIFFE WARREN - go to s/o Susan Boothe see more notes William Warren 1/2 brother Lieut. Radcliffe Warren was William 1/2 brother he was in the Army of Virginiaand was sent in an armed boat by Claiborne of Virginia to recover goods of the inhabitants of Kent Island, taken by the followers of Calvert of Maryland, who sent Lieut. Cornwallys in a boat against Lieut. Warren. A fight ensused and Warren was killed. Lieut. Radclifffe Warren was second in command on Kent Island in 1635. An inquest was held on Lieut. Warrens body by order of the Court of St. Marys co., Md. 12-2-1635-36 "Maryland Archives Provincial council proceedings" Whenthe Virginians learned that their govenor "Harvey" approved of Calverts murder of Warren they were indignant, and held a public meeting at Yorktown, Va. in April 1635, at the house of William Warren to consider Harveys conduct, etc. William had arrived in the colony sometime before April 1633 bringing with him, we believe Nathaniel Warren who probably was a son or nephew. We postulate William came to Virginia in the middle to late 1620 as an adventurer paying his own and Nathaniel shipboard fares across the Atlantic. He may have been accompanied by a brother, Thomas Warren who settled futher up the James River in Charles City Co.Va.

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