Warner Lewis was mentioned in the 9 October 1803 will of his uncle, Thomas Waring, proved on 19 December 1803, and was under the age of 21. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 16, pages 249–251.]

“Ann Susanna Latané & Warner Lewis were married March 22nd 1810.” [Garnett family Bible at the Virginia State Archives, Acc. 24600.]

On 21 November 1814, Lewis Allen, Lewis Dix, Henry W. Latane and Warner Lewis were bound $12,000 for Lewis Allen’s administration with the will annexed of James Allen Senr. In margin states that on 17 April 1815 certificate granted to Thomas Latane obtaining letters of administration. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, page 73.]

On 20 March 1815, Thomas L. Latane and Warner Lewis were bound $4,000 for Thomas’s administration of the estate of Lewis Allen. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, page 136.]

On 17 April 1815, Thomas L. Latane, Warner Lewis and Lewis Dix were bound $16,000 for Thomas Latane’s administration of the estate of James Allen. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 142–143.]

On 16 October 1815, Henry W. Latané, Warner Lewis, and Thomas S. Latané were bound in the penalty of $6,000 for Henry W. Latané’s and Warner Lewis’s administration with the will annexed of the estate of Lewis Dix, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, page 219.]

The estate of Lucy Edmondson and children from 1824 to 1827 in account with Warner Lewis and Henry Waring under the will of Colonel William Waring deceased was recorded in Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 21, pages 130–137.

Whitepoint plantation in account with Warner Lewis and Henry Waring Trustees for the benefit of Lucy Edmondson and her children from 1827 to 1829 was recorded on 15 February 1830. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 87–96.] Additional account are found on pages 277–286.

On 2 April 1829, Warner Lewis provided an affidavit taken at John Daingerfield’s Tavern in the town of Tappk. When the Jack was owned by R. P. Waring he [the affiant] put two mares both of which proved in foal. Several persons in the neighborhood did and he knows of no complaints. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 45, item 45-L-2.]

In 1830, Warner Lewis provided a deposition in the case of Austin Brockenbrough vs. Walter Jones. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 43, item 43-B-1.]

On 1 May 1834, a bill was filed in the case of Beazley et al vs Warner Lewis et al. Complainants Ephraim Beazley, John Beazley, Jane Beazley and Nancy Fox who was Nancy Beazley children of Ephraim Beazley deceased. That on __ June 1833 their Father departed this life having made a last will and testament. Administration with the will annexed was granted to Warner Lewis. Ephraim left a widow Polly and children besides your complainants Cornelius, Richard and William Jackson Beazley, together with a grand daughter Elizabeth Lathom the wife of Jonathan Lathom. That the last will and testament had been rewritten by Edmund Noel, changing its meaning and intent. That Ephraim Beazley was not aware of the legal effects of the alternations. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 45, item 45-K-26.]

The estate of Richard Southworth, deceased, in account with Warner Lewis, committee administrator, from 1833 to 1834 was ordered recorded on 18 May 1835. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 350–351.]

On 20 November 1835, Warner Lewis witnessed the will of Sarah Munday of Essex County. He proved the will on 19 July 1841. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 25, pages 220–221.]

On 24 November 1835, an inquisition was taken at the house of Henry A. Taylor, occupied by Thomas B. Martin, before Thomas Wright, coroner, upon the view of the body of Martin, a slave belonging to the estate of John Rennolds, deceased, hired by the said Henry A. Taylor, and upon the oaths of Warner Lewis, James Owen, Philip Coleman, Otway Rennolds, Arthur F. Rennolds, Richard Beazley, Jonathan Latham, Richard T. Hundley, Jackson Dyke, George Skelton, Green Coleman, and Richard Motley, they do say that the said Martin came to his death by being accidentally caught in the machinery of a mill. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, page 446.]

On 5 March 1836, Cornelius Beazley gave power of attorney to Warner Lewis: I Cornelius Beazley of the County of Jefferson and Territory of Florida do hereby constitute and appoint Warner Lewis of the County of Essex and State of Virginia my Lawful Attorney to receive as one of the legatees of Ephraim Beazley deceased. Signed Cornelius Beazley. Witness: Wm Budd. Certified by Wm Budd, Justice of the Peace for the County of Jefferson. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 45, item 45-K-18.]

On 21 January 1839, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Richard Beazley, deceased, was made by T. W. Lewis, W. Lewis, and Jonathan Latham. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, page 377.]

On 7 July 1840, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Richard T. Hundley, deceased, was made by Was H Purkins, W: Lewis and Ro: G Haile. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, page 490.]

On 17 November 1840, Warner Lewis and Austin Brockenbrough were bound in the penalty of $4,000 for Warner Lewis’s administration of the estate of Thomas Dix, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, page 541.]

On 17 November 1840, Warner Lewis and Austin Brockenbrough were bound in the penalty of $3,000 for Warner Lewis’s executorship of the estate of Sarah Dix, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, page 542.]

On 23 April 1844, Warner Lewis late Sheriff of Essex and Committee Administrator of Samuel Kendall deceased answered a bill of injunction of John A. Parker and Thomas C. Gordon. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-P-6.]

On 12 July 1845, orator Richard P. Banks complained to the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Essex County. That Catharine Dix late of the said county died in 1830 having left a last will and testament in which Henry W. Latane, Warner Lewis, James Wood and Henry H. Boughan were named nominal executors. The three first named refused, and Henry H. Boughan alone qualified as executor with Henry W. Latane as his security. The said Catharine Dix died possessed of a large estate. She willed to Martha Boughan a negro girl Judy. Martha then married your complainant Richard P. Banks. Catharine Dix died entirely free of debt. Henry H. Boughan sold the slave for $500 on 1 November 1834. Henry H. Boughan died intestate in 1843. The administrator of his estate is Peter J. Derieux. Your orator has not received the value of the slave. Filed as Banks against Derieux. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-L-1.]

On 29 October 1845, John A. Parker petitioned to the Superior Court of Law and Chancery for the County of Essex. That there was a final decree of this Court in the May term 1845 in a suit between your orator and Thomas C. Gordon plaintiffs and Warner Lewis Sheriff of Essex and committee administrator of Samuel Kendall deceased and others. Argues that there is a mistake in the decree. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-P-21.]

1850 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia
Page 78
Dwelling 211, Family 211
Lewis, Warner, 64, male, farmer, value of real estate $16,000, born in Virginia
Lewis, Isabella, 45, female, born in Virginia
Lewis, Merriweather, 23, male, student, born in Virginia
Lewis, Waring, 15, male, born in Virginia, in school
Lewis, Robert, 21, male, born in Virginia, deaf mute
Lewis, Kitty, 13, female, born in Virginia, in school
Lewis, Harriet, 11, female, born in Virginia, in school
Lewis, Philip, 8, male, , born in Virginia, in school
Lewis, Lucy, 6, female, born in Virginia
Lewis, Catesby, 4, male, born in Virginia
Lewis, Feeling, 2, male, born in Virginia
Minor, Malinda, 35, female, born in Virginia
Allen, Mary, 25, female, born in Virginia

1860 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia
Page 23
Dwelling 211, Family 205
Lewis, Warner, 74, male, farmer, value of real estate $25,000, value of personal estate $66,500, born in Virginia
Lewis, Maria J., 54, female, born in Virginia
Lewis, Robert, 33, male, born in Virginia, deaf & dumb
Lewis, Waring, 24, male, born in Virginia
Lewis, Phillip, 18, male, born in Virginia, in school
Lewis, Harriett, 20, female, born in Virginia
Lewis, Lucy T., 15, female, born in Virginia, in school, deaf & dumb
Lewis, Catesby, 13, male, born in Virginia, in school
Lewis, Fielding, 12, male, born in Virginia, in school, deaf & dumb

He is listed as the father of his daughter Harriette in her marriage to James B. Beazley.