John De Witt Warner
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John De Witt Warner (Oct. 30, 1851 - May 27, 1925) served as a Congressman for the 13th District of New York State from 1891-1895.
Warner graduated from Cornell University in 1872 and from Albany Law School in 1876. Warner was initiated as a charter member of Cornell's Chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon on Feb. 11, 1870. He wrote the lyrics for the Cornell song 1875.
Upon graduation, Warner began practicing law in New York City.
Warner was elected as an Alumni Trustee of Cornell in June 1882. Warner was one of the founders of the National Sculpture Society. He also served President of the Art Commission of the City of New York and head of the American Free Trade League.
