In Memoriam—John A. Warder. pA 
JoHn A. WARDER.* 
The subject of this brief memorial notice, John A. Warder, was 
born near the city of Philadelphia, January 19, 1812, and he died 
July 14, 1883, at his residence near North Bend, Ohio. He was the 
eldest son of Jeremiah and Ann A. Warder, who belonged to the 
Society of Friends. The family moved westward, and settled near 
Springfield in 1830. There the son took an interest in the science of 
_Inedicine, and received instruction in the profession of his choice at 
Jefferson Medical College, in Philadelphia, where, after a successful 
career as student, he obtained the degree of “ Doctor of Medicine.”?” As 
soon as qualified to practice his profession, he entered upon its arduous 
duties, and became a capable and reputable practitioner. In 1837 he 
married Miss Elizabeth E. Haines, and changed his field of labor to 
Cincinnati. Here he found a number of enthusiastic students in the 
various branches of Natural Science, and became a congenial spirit 
among them. He was an active member of The Western Academy of 
Sciences, and labored for the interests of the Society with a zeal that 
is rarely manifested. He imparted to the Association an impetus that 
was appreciated and acknowledged by enthusiastic fellow-workers. 
Dr. J. A. Warder was a public-spirited man, and looked beyond 
present and immediate surroundings. He was endowed with a dispo- 
sition to rest unsatisfied with bare utilitarianism—he must ornament, 
beautify, and improve. He possessed energy enough to be progressive, 
hence he became a leader in enterprises which charmed him most. 
His fellowship was always with the good; and deserving objects met 
encouragement at his hands. His tastes were esthetic, and his talents 
led him into scientific and philanthropic pursuits. Any scheme which 
had in view an apparent betterment of the human family was sure to 
find in him an ardent supporter. 
In later life Dr. Warder attained a foremost position among florists, 
horticulturists, and the advocates of forestry, or systematic tree-plant- 
ing. In the latter industry he had secured a national reputation, and 
long will be known by faithful labors executed for the happiness of the 
race. Nothing in the universe escaped his inquiring mind; his studies 
were varied, and sometimes profound, and he enjoyed oppertunities for 
observation, comparison, and reflection in foreign countries. 
Dr. Warder was a believer in revelation, and could see in Nature the 
evidence of Divine management. During a somewhat prolonged career, 
* President of the Cincinnati Society of Natural History from its organization in 1870, to 
April, 1875. 
