Our Origin Story
An American Boutique Experience
More than a country estate, The Inn at Warner Hall is a living chapter of American heritage. Established in 1642 by Augustine Warner I, whose descendants include the inaugural President of the United States and English royalty, this storied estate has welcomed some of the most influential names in history. Restored with thoughtful reverence, Warner Hall embodies centuries of legacy appointed for modern travelers.
Set in Stone
Just beyond the manor, beneath centuries-old trees, lies Warner Hall Cemetery—a resting place for the Warner and Lewis families, including ancestors of George Washington, Meriwether Lewis, and Queen Elizabeth II. These 14 weathered stones, some inscribed with tender verse, offer a rare, intimate connection to the earliest chapters of the American legacy.
1. Mary Warner
Wife of Augustine Warner, Esq.
Born the 15th of May 1614
Dyed ye 11th Day of August 1662
2. Augustine Warner
Deceased ye 24th of December 1674
Aged 63 Years, 2 Months, 26 Days
Thos dead whilest most men live he canot dy
His name will live fresh in their memory
True worth is highly shown in liveing well
When future ages of his praise sheall tell
3. Colonel Augustine Warner
Here lyeth the body of
Coll Augustine Warner
Born ye 3rd of June 1642
Died ye 19th of June 1681
4. Mildred Reade Warner
No legible inscription
5. Augustine Warner
Son of Coll Augustine & Mildred Warner
Born ye 17th of January 1666/7
Deceased ye 17th of March 1686/7
6. Elizabeth Lewis
Daughter of Col. Augustine Warner and Mildred,
Late wife of John Lewis, Esq.
Born at Chesake, November 24, 1672
Departed this life February 5, 1719/20
Aged 47 Years, 2 Months, 12 Days
A Tender Mother of 14 Children
7. Colonel John Lewis
Son of John and Isabella Lewis
One of His Majesty’s Honorable Council for this Colony
Born November 30, 1669
Died November 14, 1725
8. Mary Lewis
First wife of Warner Lewis, Esq.
Daughter of John Chiswell of Williamsburg and
Elizabeth Randolph of Turkey Island
Died November 1, 1776
Aged 28 Years
9. Warner Lewis
Eldest son of Warner Lewis, Esq., and Eleanor Gooch
Widow of William Gooch and Daughter of
James Bowles, Esq. of Maryland
Died December 30, 1791
Aged 44 Years
10. Juliana Clayton
Only daughter of Thomas Clayton and Isabella, his wife
Born May 17, 1731
Died May 12, 1734
11. Isabella Clayton
Here sleeps the body of Isabella Clayton
While her soul is gone in triumph to meet
The best of husbands and never more
To be devorced by him—to be taughter to sing
Eternal praises of God & ye Lamb forever
12. Thomas Clayton (Latin inscription excerpt)
Hic Subter Suae Sunt reliquae D.
Thomas Clayton M.B., Johannis Clayton, Arm.
13. Caroline Barrett
Wife of Charles Barrett, Esq.
Eldest daughter of Warner Lewis and Mary Flemming
Born June 28, 1783
Departed this vale of tears April 6, 1811
No language can explain what she was
Her eulogium is where she liveth,
In the heart of her sorrowing home
14. James J. McLanahan
Eldest son of John and Elizabeth McLanahan of Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Born November 15, 1791
Died October 16, 1838