Rufus Percival Ranney

Background

Ranney, Rufus Percival was born on October 30, 1813 in Blanford, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Rufus and Dolly (Blair) Ranney.

Education

Attended Western Reserve College, 1833-1834. Read law in office of Joshua R. Giddings and Benjamin F. Wade, Jefferson, O.

Career

Admitted to Ohio bar, 1836. Partner (with B. F. Wade) in law firm, 1838-1845. Delegate from Trumbull County to 2d Ohio Constitutional Convention, 1850.

Member Ohio Supreme Court, 1851-1856, 62-64.

Resumed practice of law, Cleveland, 1856-1862, 65-81. 1st president Ohio Bar Association, 1881.

Achievements

• Rufus Percival Ranney has been listed as a reputable jurist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Ohio Supreme Court, 1851-1856, 62-64.

Connections

Married Adaline Warner, May 1, 1839, 6 children.

Father:

Rufus Ranney

Mother:

Dolly (Blair) Ranney

Spouse:

Adaline Warner