Waitstill R. Ranney | |
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 Townshend Historical Society illustration of Ranney, circa 1841 | |
| 13th Lieutenant governor of Vermont | |
| In office 1841–1843 | |
| Preceded by | David M. Camp |
| Succeeded by | Horace Eaton |
| Member of the Vermont Senate from Windham County | |
| In office 1836–1838 Serving with Phineas White (1836, 1837), William Henry (1836), John Phelps (1837) | |
| Preceded by | None (position created) |
| Succeeded by | David Chandler, Calvin Townesley, Laban Jones |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Townshend | |
| In office 1833–1834 | |
| Preceded by | John P. Marsh |
| Succeeded by | Chapin Howard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 23, 1791 Chester, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | August 23, 1853 (aged 62) Townshend, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery, Townshend, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse(s) | Phebe Atwood (m. 1811) Mary A. Cook (m. 1846) |
| Children | 13 (including Ambrose Ranney) |
| Education | Dartmouth College (attended) Middlebury College (attended) |
| Profession | Physician |
Waitstill R. Ranney (May 23, 1791 – August 23, 1853) was a Vermont medical doctor and politician who served as 13th lieutenant governor of Vermont from 1841 to 1843.