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Title: Frank William Rane
Francis William Rane
21 West St., Boston, Massachusetts
When: 1905
Original digital image: 1727 x 2427 pixels
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Biography
Frank Rane.
Frank W. Rane was born in 1868 in Whitmore Lake, Michigan to William B. Rane and Nell Ellen Connolly. He grew up in Whitmore Lake, graduating from Ann Arbor High School in 1886. He continued his studies, completing a B.Agr. at Ohio State University in 1891 and an M.S. at Cornell University in 1892. He married Elizabeth Mimi Bailey in 1893 in across the border in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. They brought up three children together. Over the next decade, he pursued a career in horticulture research and university teaching, first at the West Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station and University in Morgantown, and then at the New Hampshire College and Agricultural Experiment Station in Durham. He began exploring the applications of horticulture science to forestry and in 1906, he was named the first state forester of Massachusetts. The family settled in Waban in Newton City on the outskirts of Boston, where in addition to his research interests he established a horticulture business called the Boston Gardening Company that stayed in the family for many years. In 1920, he took up the position as agricultural director and treasurer of the East Coast Finance Corporation based in Palm Beach, FL which was developing land in that area. The family then began sharing its time between Boston and Palm Beach. He died of Parkinsons disease in 1933 in Asheville, NC and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Whitmore Lake, MI with his parents and other family members.
Frank with Baby Janet.
Frank must have been a special person -- or more a phenomenon-- with all of his interests and projects: the epitome of the Victorian man with a wide range of physical and intellectual pursuits and fully engaged. He was a college athlete, playing halfback on the very first Ohio State football team in 1890, and winning the all-round gold medal for athletics at Ohio State in 1891. He then broke the Cornell University 100 yards dash record in 1892, which stood for the next ten years. When he was at West Virginia University, he was the second head coach of the football team in 1893-1894 and gained their first ever victory. He was active in numerous societies and clubs, often leading them at some point, whether athletic and oratorical associations in college, or organizing them, such as the West Virginia State Horticultural Science Society. He was named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 1898. He was also a member of the Society for the Promotion of Agricultural Science, the Society of Economic Entomologists of America, the American Pomological Society, the American Forestry Association and the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests as well as an honorary member of the New Hampshire Lumbermen's Association. And, of course, he was a Freemason. As a researcher, Frank also had a number of publications,
Frank Playing a Union Soldier.
Frank can be seen in a photo of the 1st Ohio State University football squad and he is listed on the Ohio Historical Marker 92-25 at 280 E. Whittier Street in Columbus commemorating the first OSU home game.
Frank's coaching career at West Virginia is described in this Wikipedia post.
Several of Frank's publications on forestry can be found at Online Books or at Biodiversity Library.
Article in Science: Rane FW. Is it not time that the title of 'Professor of Agriculture' should go out of use? Science. 1901:Oct 11;14(354):573-4.
A photo of Frank on the New Hampshire College faculty can be seen at New Hampshire: Unforgettable Vintage Images of the Granite State online.
There is a one-page bio of Frank when he was at New Hampshire College, with a nice profile portrait, on pp. 138-139 of the Granite Monthly,[1] vol 35, 1903. It has a number of details about his academic career to that point.
Frank was one of the 'energetic students' who founded the Ohio State University Agricultural Education Society[2].
While in Durham, NH, Frank established the Rural Science Teachers and Employment Agency. Cornell Alumni News, Vol. 11:No. 31:16 May 1900.
Birth year: Some records indicate 1869, but 1900 Census and the 1912 ship record indicate 1868.
Frank's death notice appeared in the New York Times on 4 May 1933, p. 18. Title: "F.W. Rane Is Dead; A Noted Forester; Former Head of Massachusetts Department Had Taught in Several Universities. Well Known As Author. At One Time He Was Chairman of Bay State Conservation Group -- Owned Garden Firm."
Cornell University printed a brief obituary in [Cornell Alumni News, Vol 35, no. 32, 22 June 1933, p. 414[3].
Marriage
"Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMKS-Q58 : 11 March 2018), Frank Wm Rane and Eliz M Bailey, 06 Sep 1893; citing registration , Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,870,475.
Entry no.: 3564 / 52
Name: Frank Wm Rane
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 06 Sep 1893
Event Place: Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada
Gender: Male
Age :24
Birth Year (Estimated): 1869
Birthplace: Whitmore Lake, Mich
Marital status: Bachelor
Profession: State Horticulturist
Residence: Morgantown, WVa
Religion: Methodist
Father's Name: Wm B Rane
Mother's Name: Nell Bridget Connelly [could also be Connolly, a mark covers the letter]
Spouse's Name: Eliz M Bailey
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Age: 23
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1870
Spouse birthplace: Auburn, NY
Spouse Residence: Ann Arbor, Mich
Spouse marital status: Spinster [single]
Spouse religion: Methodist
Spouse's Father's Name: J Newton Bailey
Spouse's Mother's Name: Eliz Esselton
Witnesses: Clarence Bailey; Mary C. Hitchcock, Detroit
Performed by: G. W. Henderson
License or Banns: L
Residence in Michigan
"United States Census, 1870," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHC3-PFT : accessed 10 May 2015), Frances Rane in household of William Rane, Michigan, United States; citing p. 23, family 175, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 552,186.
Name: Frances Rane;
Gender: Male;
Age: 1;
Race: White:
Race (Original): W;
Birth Year (Estimated): 1868-1869;
Birthplace: Michigan;
Page Number: 23.
Household (Role Gender Age Birthplace):
William Rane, M, 26, New York; farmer, Real estate value: $5500; personal estate: $800; citizen;
Hellen Rane, F, 20, New York; housework;
Frances Rane, M, 1, Michigan; at home;
Eugene Knapp, M, 15, Michigan, farm laborer, attended school.
"United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MW3K-45Q : accessed 4 May 2015), Francis Rane in household of William Rane, Northfield, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States; citing enumeration district 234, sheet 238D, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0608; FHL microfilm 1,254,608.
Name: Francis Rane;
Gender: Male;
Age: 11;
Marital Status: Single;
Race: White;
Race (Original): W;
Relationship to Head of Household: Son;
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son;
Birth Year (Estimated): 1869;
Birthplace: Michigan, United States;
Father's Birthplace: New York, United States;
Mother's Birthplace: New York, United States;
Household (Role Gender Age Birthplace):
William Rane, Self, M, 37, married, New York, United States; parents' birthplace: NY;
Ellen Rane, Wife, F, 33, married, New York, United States; parents' birthplace: f: Ireland; m:NY; keeping house;
Francis Rane, Son, M, 11, Michigan, United States; parents' birthplace: NY;
Anna Bell Rane, Daughter, F, 8, Michigan, United States; parents' birthplace: NY;.
John Rane, Son, M, 4, Michigan, United States; parents' birthplace: NY;
Francis Rane, Brother, M, 40, single, New York, United States; parents' birthplace: NY;
Residence in New Hampshire
"United States Census, 1900," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3YN-K8S : accessed 4 May 2015), Frank W Rane, Durham town, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States; citing sheet 2A, family 26, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,240,951.
Name: Frank W Rane;
Gender: Male;
Age: 32;
Marital Status: Married;
Race: White;
Race (Original): W;
Relationship to Head of Household: Head;
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head;
Birth Date: Dec 1868;
Birthplace: Michigan;
Father's Birthplace: New York;
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan;
Household (Role Gender Age Birthplace):
Frank W Rane, Head, M, Dec 1868; 32 (31 in form), married; yrs married: 6; Michigan; Parents' birthplace: f: NY; m: Michigan; Professor Horticulture; Months unemployed: 0;
Elizabeth B Rane, Wife, F, Jany 1870, 30, married; yrs married: 6; children born:2;living:2; New York; parents' birthplace: NY;
Janet E Rane, Daughter, F, Sept 1894, 6 (5 in form), West Virginia; parents' birthplace: f: Michigan; m:NY;
Fanie C Rane, Daughter, F, July 1897; 3 (2 in form), New Hampshire; parents' birthplace: f: Michigan; m:NY;
Albert W Hancock, Lodger, M, May 1878, 22, England; parents' birthplace: England; Immigration yr: 1885; yrs in US: 14; Alien; At college; 9 mo. at school;
Lulie E Warren, Servant, F, July 1874; 26, New Hampshire; parents' birthplace: New Hampshire; servant; months unemployed:0.
Owned home, no mortgage, house.
Residence in Massachusetts
"United States Census, 1910," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2VP-3RF : accessed 4 May 2015), Frank W Rane, Newton Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 973, sheet 6A, family 103, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,374,616.
Name: Frank W Rane;
Gender: Male;
Age: 41;
Marital Status: Married;
Race: White;
Race (Original): White;
Relationship to Head of Household: Head;
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head;
Birth Year (Estimated): 1869;
Birthplace: Michigan;
Father's Birthplace: United States;
Mother's Birthplace: United States;
Household (Role Gender Age Birthplace):
Frank W Rane, Head, M, 41, 1st marriage, yrs married: 16; Michigan; parents' birthplace: United States; Forester, State, wages, not out of work; wks without work:0; not checked as a veteran;
Elizabeth B Rane, Wife, F, 40, 1st marriage; yrs married: 16; children born:3; living: 3; New York; parents' birthplace: NY; occupation: none;
Janet Rane, Daughter, F, 15, West Virginia; parents' birthplace: f:Michigan; m:NY; attended school;
Fannie Rane, Daughter, F, 12, New Hampshire; parents' birthplace: f:Michigan; m:NY; attended school;
Amsworth Rane, Son, M, 8, New Hampshire; parents' birthplace: f:Michigan; m:NY; attended school.
Address: 1535 Beacon Street; rented, farm; everyone can read/write
"New York, Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JJB8-Y38 : accessed 4 May 2015), Frank W. Rane, 01 Sep 1912; citing departure port Southampton, arrival port New York, ship name Saint Louis, NARA microfilm publication T715 and M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
Given Name: Frank W.;
Surname: Rane;
Last Place of Residence: 6 Beacon St. Boston, Mass.;
Birthplace: Whitmore Lake, MI; 11 Dec 1868;
Event Date: 01 Sep 1912;
Age: 43y 8m;
Departure Port: Southampton, 24 Aug 1912;
Arrival Port: New York;
Gender: Male;
Marital Status: M;
Citizenship Status: X;
Ship Name: Saint Louis.
Note: Appears to be traveling alone
"United States Census, 1920," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX18-RZW : accessed 4 May 2015), Frank W Rane, Newton Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; citing sheet 3B, family 66, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,717.
Name: Frank W Rane;
Gender: Male;
Age: 51;
Marital Status: Married;
Race: White;
Race (Original): White;
Can Read: Yes;
Can Write: Yes;
Relationship to Head of Household: Head;
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head;
Birth Year (Estimated): 1869;
Birthplace: Michigan;
Father's Birthplace: New York;
Mother's Birthplace: New York;
Household (Role Gender Age Birthplace):
Frank W Rane, Head, M, 51, married; Michigan; Parents' birthplace: NY; Forester, State, wages;
Elizabeth B Rane, Wife, F, 50, married, New York; Parents' birthplace: NY; occupation: none;
Janet E Rane, Daughter, F, 25, single, West Virginia; Parents' birthplace: F:Michigan; m:NY; occupation: Research assistant, rubber co., wages;
Fanny C Rane, Daughter, F, 22, single, attended school; New Hampshire; Parents' birthplace: F:Michigan; m:NY;
Ainsworth Rane, Son, M, 18, single, attended school; New Hampshire; Parents' birthplace: F:Michigan; m:NY;
Mary M Moxley, Servant, F, 24, single, immigration yr: 1909, Alien, Canada (English); parents' birthplace: Canada (English); housekeeper, private family, wages.
Address: 1535 Beacon St., Rented. Has farm schedule.
Death
North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Death Certificate No. 246.
Name: Frank (Francis) Wm. Rane;
Event Type: Death;
Event Date: 02 May 1933;
Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina;
Birth Year: 1869;
Burial Date: 03 May 1933;
Burial Place: Whitmore Lake, Mich.;
Gender: Male;
Age: 63;
Marital Status: Married;
Race (Original): W;
Occupation: None;
Birth Date: 10 Dec 1869;
Birthplace: Mich.;
Father's Name: Wm.D. Rane;
Father's Birthplace: Mich.;
Mother's Name: Nellie Connelly;
Mother's Birthplace: Mich.;
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth B. Rane;
Cause of death: Parkinsons disease; uremia;
Informant: Mrs. Frank Wm Rane, Waban, Mass.
Burial: Whitmore Lake, Mich; 3 May, 1933.
"Find A Grave Index," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVKD-TTWZ : accessed 4 May 2015), Frank W Rane, 1933; Burial, Whitmore Lake, Livingston, Michigan, United States of America, Lakeview Cemetery (New); citing record ID 38984211, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
Name: Frank W Rane;
Event Type: Burial;
Event Date: 1933;
Event Place: Whitmore Lake, Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America;
Photograph Included: Yes;
Birth Date: 1869;
Death Date: 1933;
Affiliate Record Identifier: 38984211;
Cemetery: Lakeview Cemetery (New).
Research notes
Track down his bio in Who's Who in America 1897-1942, Marquis, Chicago, IL
DNA Confirmation
Paternal relationship is confirmed by an AncestryDNA test match between Robert Fitz Randolph and Harry Maltby, third cousins. Their MRCAs are their second great grandparents john Rane and Irena Coolbaugh. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 3rd-4th Cousins, based on sharing 112 cM across 6 segments.
DNA confirmation (pending)
Paternal relationship is confident based on a triangulated group from a matches on 23andMe and MyHeritageDNA pending full confirmation on GEDmatch, who share a 17.6 cM segment on chromosome 5, consisting of Robert Randolph and DS, his 4th cousin 1x removed, and DW, his 4th cousin 1x removed. (DS and DW are 5th cousins.) Their most-recent common ancestors are Benjamin Coolbaugh and Amelia Loomis, the 3x great grandparents of Robert Randolph and 4x great grandparents of both DS and DW.
Sources
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See also:
Official Bulletin of the Massachusetts Forestry Association, 1906, for Frank's bio as he took up the State Forester appointment.
Acknowledgement
Thanks to Harry Maltby for having first created this profile on Nov 3, 2012.
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