Monroe County, New York History
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Biographical Sketches of Monroe County ResidentsW
Hon. George E. WARNERpages 904 & 907 Hon. George E. WARNER, a prominent figure in democratic circles in Rochester and by the consensus of public opinion ranked with the leading members of the bar, possesses the strong mentality and force of character which have enabled him to work toward high ideals in his profession and in citizenship. A native of the Empire state, he was born in Fairhaven, Cayuga county, on the 7th of November, 1855, his parents being George L. and Mary (WAUGH) WARNER, who were natives of the state of New York and of Scotland respectively. The mother became a resident of Rochester in early life. The father was a carpenter by trade and died in this city in 1894, being still survived by his widow. George E. WARNER was a public school student in Rochester, and after the completion of his more specifically literary course he took up the study of law when in his teens and was admitted to the bar in January, 1877. He began the practice of his profession in Rochester, where he has since remained, and in a calling where advancement depends entirely upon individual merit and capability he has gained distinction as a lawyer of broad mind, clear discrimination and wide knowledge. In 1881 Mr. WARNER was first called to public office, being elected judge of the municipal court for a term of six years. So entirely satisfactory were the affairs of the court conducted under his able management that he was persuaded to again become the candidate for office, being re-elected in 1887 and for a third term in 1893. No higher endorsement can be given than that which comes through popular suffrage. Judge WARNER did not serve out his third term, however, for he was called by his party to accept the nomination for mayor. He received the endorsement of the Good Government Club, which at that time was composed of many prominent and influential citizens. The campaign proved a short and decisive victory for Judge WARNER. He was a worthy representative of the people and a more thoroughly energetic and businesslike administration Rochester never had. Two years later he again proved to be the choice of the people and was elected mayor for a second term. He has taken a very active interest in democratic politics and is one of the able leaders of the party. He is a statesman with an eye to practical results and not glittering generalities. His mind is eminently judicial and free from the bias of animosity. While he is unfaltering in his advocacy of the principles which he supports he is not aggressively partisan and has the good will and respect of the leaders of both parties. He is well informed concerning the great political questions and issues of the day and has also studied the lessons of actual life, arriving at his conclusions as a result of careful consideration and thorough familiarity with the situation. Such men, whether in office or out of it, are the natural leaders of whichever party they may be identified with, especially in that movement toward higher politics which is common to both parties and which constitutes the most hopeful political sign of the period. Mr. WARNER was married in 1877 to Miss Marie SANDERS of Rochester, and they have two children, George H. and Florence MATTHEWS. Mr. WARNER is a member of the Genesee Whist Club, the Knights of Pythias fraternity and a number of societies. He possesses the genial nature of a kindly spirit who is interested in his fellowmen from a broad humanitarian standpoint and added to this is a force of character and a depth of principle which well qualify him for leadership. |
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