William Warner (January 28, 1812July 1868) was a Michigan politician. Early life and education Warner was born in Pittsford, Vermont on January 28, 1812. Warner graduated from Middlebury College. Warner initially studied for the ministry, but abandoned this pursuit due to health considerations. Career Warner served for several years as the treasurer of the University of Vermont. Warner was connected with the Vermont Central Railroad until 1855, when he arrived in Detroit. In 1860, Warner got involved with the lumber business until 1860, when he got involved with the Detroit Bridge and Iron Works. On November 4, 1862, Warner was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the Wayne County 1st district from January 7, 1863 to December 31, 1864. On November 6, 1866, Warner represented the same district again from January 2, 1866 to December 31, 1867. Death Warner died in July 1868. At the time of his death, he was the president of Detroit Bridge and Iron Works. References 1812 births 1868 deaths American treasurers People from Pittsford, Vermont Politicians from Detroit Middlebury College alumni University of Vermont faculty Republican Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives 19th-century American politicians