David Stewart Warren was born at Hartlepool on May 1st, 1899, to parents Alexander and Mary Warren. He was baptised at St. Hilda's Church, Hartlepool, on May 17th. The family's address at this time was 27½, Arthur Street, West Hartlepool.
The 1901 Census shows Alexander (a General Labourer), and Mary now living at No.9, Ropery Lane, Hartlepool, with their children Annie (aged 6), Ellen (4), Margaret (2), David (1), and new-born Elizabeth.
