'The first of [Andrew Warner's] ancestors of whom we have direct proof is John Warner, the father of John Warner and the grandfather of Andrew. He resided in Great Waltham, or, as it is called in some wills, "Much Waltham," Essex County, England. In his will, dated May 23d, 1584, and proved the 9th of the following September, he bequeaths the lease of his farm in Much Waltham to his wife Margaret. He mentions nine children: Thomas, John, Edward, Andrew, a daughter unnamed (probably Mary who married Emmaston), Margery, Elisabeth, Margaret and Joan, each of whom received bequests, either of money or other property. He calls himself a "husbandman" and his gifts would indicate that he was a man of thrift and of considerable prominence in the community.'
