Ambrose Ranney
American politician (1821–1899)
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Ambrose Arnold Ranney (April 17, 1821 – March 5, 1899) was a Representative from Massachusetts.
Ambrose Arnold Ranney | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | Walbridge A. Field |
| Succeeded by | Leopold Morse |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1857 1863-1864 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 17, 1821 Townshend, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | March 5, 1899 (aged 77) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hills Cemetery Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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Early life
Ambrose Arnold Ranney was born in Townshend, Vermont on April 17, 1821, a son of Waitstill R. Ranney and Phebe (Atwood) Ranney.[1] He graduated from Dartmouth College and studied law in Woodstock, Vermont in 1844. In 1848, he was admitted to the bar and practiced in Boston.[2]
Career
Ranney was in the corporation counsel for the city from 1855 to 1857. He was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1857, 1863, and 1864 and served as a Republican in the Forty-seventh, Forty-eighth, and Forty-ninth Congresses (1881–1887).[2] Ranney supported women’s suffrage.[3] He failed reelection in 1886 to the Fiftieth Congress. He then resumed the practice of law until his death.[2]
Personal life
Ranney died in Boston on March 5, 1899. Ranney was buried at Forest Hills Cemetery in Boston.[2]
