Harry Huntingdon Warner

Harry Huntingdon Warner

• Harry Huntingdon Warner was born in August 1863 in Georgia.
• He married Amanda Cameron, daughter of John William Cameron and Catharine A. Frances Smith, on 18 May 1887 in Muscogee County, Georgia.
• The following appeared on 23 May 1887 in the Columbus Enquirer: Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Harry H. Warner and Miss Allie Amanda Cameron were united in the bonds of holy matrimony. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robert H. Harris in the presence of the families of the contracting parties and a few intimate friends. /P/ Mr. Warner is the son of our esteemed fellow-citizen Mr. L. P. Warner. He is a young gentleman of many sterling qualities. He is connected with the Southwestern railroad, and occupies the responsible position of freight clerk. By his integrity and energy he bids fair to win a high position in railroad circles. /P/ The bride is the second daughter of Dr. J. W. Cameron. Possessed of a lovely character, she has the admiration of all who know her. She is a bright and beautiful young lady. Decidedly intellectual, she has won the highest praise from her instructor, Prof. J. Harris Chappell, who says she was one of the quickest and best pupils he ever taught. /P/ The many friends of the happy young couple wish them joy, peace and happiness throughout their entire life. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Warner boarded the Opelika train for New Orleans, where they will spend a short honeymoon. The Enquirer-Sun is not the least of their friends who wish them a long life of love and prosperity.
• The following appeared on 11 November 1891 in The Columbus Enquirer-Sun: Here are some railroad changes that were made yesterday afternoon that are of importance to Columbus, and very gratifying to the numberless friends of the parties interested: It is no longer Agent John C. Haile and Chief Clerk Harry Warner, of the Central railroad, operated by the Richmond and Danville, at Columbus, but it is now General Agent John C. Haile and Assistant Harry Warner. . . . Mr. Warner is a Columbus boy, and needs no introduction. He began work in the Central warehouse here when very young, and has worked with that road ever since, sontinually rising, and is destined to shine still brighter in the railroad world. He has the confidence and best wishes of his superior officers, and hundreds of people in Columbus are ready to congratulate him.
• The following appeared on 1 October 1893 in the Columbus Enquirer-Sun: (Annual Change of Residences) H. H. Warner, the "Pease" residence, 1539 Third avenue.
• Harry Huntingdon Warner and Amanda Cameron appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Bozeman's, Muscogee County, Georgia. Other members of the household included Harry Huntingdon Warner Jr., Merton C. Warner, William Frederick Warner, Anna Catherine Warner, Geofrey Warner, Catharine A. Frances Smith, Pansy Wood and Eleanor Wood.
• He was a railroad clerk, according to the 1900 census.
• The following appeared on 4 April 1903 in The Columbus Enquirer-Sun: The pretty home of Mr. Harry H. Warner, in Wynnton, was totally destroyed yesterday afternoon by fire. The fire started in the kitchen, about three oclock, and before it could be checked, the whole house was in flames. A hard wind was blowing about that time which made the fire more disastrous. All of the household effects and the clothing of the family was lost in the flames. Mr. Warner was at work when the fire broke out, and there were only his wife and little childen at the house at the time. /P/ As soon as the news spread that there was a fire in Wynnton all fo the men who reside in that neighborhood were on hand and began fighting fire in earnest, using buckets of water and wet blankets. By hard work the home of Mr. Andrew Shepherd next door was save, although the house caught several times. All the furniture in Mr. Shepherd's home was taken out, some of it brok up and misplaced, his losses will amount to nearly two hundred dollars. Mr. Werner had $1,000 of insurance, in a Hartford company, on his household effects. /P/ The house was owned Mr. Mr. Albert Sheperd and it also was insured [sic].
• Harry Huntingdon Warner and Amanda Cameron appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Columbus, Muskogee County, Georgia, at 1216 Fifth Avenue. Other members of the household included Harry Huntingdon Warner Jr., Merton C. Warner, William Frederick Warner, Anna Catherine Warner, Geofrey Warner, Reginald Warner, Margaret Warner and John Warner.
• He was chief clerk at the freight office, according to the 1910 census.

• Last Edited: 26 Feb 2009