The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Rae to Raines

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Index to Politicians

Rae to Raines

RAE (Soundex R000) — See also PAE, RAGHU, RAIA, RAO, RAU, RAUH, RAW, RAY, RAYA, RAYE, REA, ROE, RUE, RYE, WRAY.

	RAE: See also John Main Coffee — Samuel Elbert — Rae S. Laraba
	Rae, Archibald — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Republican. Candidate for New York state assembly from Bronx County 6th District, 1925. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Rae, J. Thomas — U.S. Vice Consul in Pernambuco, 1943. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Rae, Jason — of Rice Lake, Barron County, Wis. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Wisconsin, 2008; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
	Rae, John W. — of Michigan. Republican. Candidate in primary for Michigan state house of representatives from Washtenaw County 1st District, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
	Rae, Thomas See J. Thomas Rae
	Rae, Tom — of Torrington, Goshen County, Wyo. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Wyoming, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
	Rae, W. C. — of Montana. Montana state treasurer, 1913-17. Burial location unknown.

RAEBURN (Soundex R165) — See also BORNGRAEBER, BRAUNER, BURN, FREEBURN, GRAEBER, GRAEBNER, HILDEBURN, LEBURN, RABURN, RAYBORN, RAYBOURNE, RAYBURN, STONEBURNER.

	RAEBURN: See also Raeburn R. McMahon
	Raeburn, Daniel — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1952. Still living as of 1952.

RAEDER (Soundex R360) — See also BAEDER, COENRAEDT, EDER, GAEDE, HAEDER, RADDER, RADER, READER, REEDER, REHDER, RIEDER, ROEDER, SCHMAEDECKE.

Raeder, Florence — of St. Louis, Mo. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1944 (alternate), 1948 (alternate), 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.

RAEFLE (Soundex R140) — See also GRAEF, GRAEFE, GRAEFF.

RAEFLE: See also Francis Eugene Bouck

RAELSON (Soundex R425) — See also ELSON, ISRAEL, LEARSON, MICHAELS, MICHAELSEN, MICHAELSON, RAILSON, RAPHAELSON, ROHLSEN, ROWLSON, SALERNO.

Raelson, E. — of Nome, Nome census area, Alaska. Republican. Member of Alaska territorial House of Representatives 2nd District, 1923-24. Burial location unknown.

RAEMER (Soundex R560) — See also BRAEMER, CRAEMER, EMER, GRAEM, GRAEME, KRAEMER, RAEMISCH, RAIMER, RAMER, RAYMER, REAMER, REMER, RIEMER, ROEMER.

Raemer, Clifford M. — of Illinois. U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, 1953-57. Still living as of 1957.

RAEMISCH (Soundex R520) — See also BEMIS, BEMISS, BRAEMER, CRAEMER, DAMISCH, EMISON, FLEMISTER, GRAEM, GRAEME, IRMISH, JEMISON, KRAEMER, MISCHAK, MISCHLER, MISCIONE, MISCOVICH, RAEMER, THEMIS.

Raemisch, Frederick A. — of Dane County, Wis. Republican. Candidate for Wisconsin state assembly 78th District, 1974. Still living as of 1974.

RAESE (Soundex R200) — See also CARRENAESE, GLAESER, GRAESER, HAESELER, HAESEMEYER, PRAESENT, RAAS, RAESLY, RAIES, RASE, RAYES, REESE, RIESE, ROESE, SEARE.

Raese, Cleon W. (b. 1888) — of Davis, Tucker County, W.Va. Born in Davis, Tucker County, W.Va., September 7, 1888. Son of John Raese and Minnie (Larue) Raese. Republican. Merchant; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Tucker County, 1941-48. Presbyterian. Member, Alpha Tau Omega; American Legion. Burial location unknown.

Relatives: Married, September 25, 1917, to Salena M. Viering.

Raese, John Reeves — also known as John R. Raese — of Morgantown, Monongalia County, W.Va. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Senator from West Virginia, 1984, 2010; delegate to Republican National Convention from West Virginia, 2004. Still living as of 2010.

RAESLY (Soundex R240) — See also BAESLER, GRAESER, HAESLY, LESLY, PRAESENT, RAESE, RISLEY, RIZLEY, ROUSLEY, SALYER, SAYLER, WRISLEY.

	Raesly, Barboura G. — of Virginia. Republican. Presidential Elector for Virginia, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
	Raesly, George — of Northampton County, Pa. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Northampton County, 1909-10. Burial location unknown.

RAETHER (Soundex R360) — See also DAETH, ETHER, KRAETZ, RATHER, SPAETH, WRATHER.

Raether, Bernard H. — of Eau Claire County, Wis. Democrat. Candidate for Wisconsin state assembly from Eau Claire County 2nd District, 1956. Still living as of 1956.

RAFAELA (Soundex R140) — See also CORAFA, GARAFALIA, PFAELZER, RAFAL, RAFALKO, RAFANO, RAFFAELE, RAFFAELLE, RUFFOLO, SARRAFAN.

RAFAELA: See also Rafaela Puerto

RAFAL (Soundex R140) — See also BAFALIS, CARTAFALSA, CORAFA, GARAFALIA, LAFALCE, MAFALDA, RAFAELA, RAFALKO, RAFANO, RAFFAELE, RAFFAELLE, RAPHAEL, RAPHALL, SARRAFAN.

Rafal, Marjorie L. — of Hartford, Hartford County, Conn. Republican. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Hartford, 1946. Female. Still living as of 1946.

RAFALKO (Soundex R142) — See also BAFALIS, BERGFALK, CARTAFALSA, CORAFA, FALK, FALKE, FALKEL, FALKENBERG, FALKENBURG, FALKNER, FALKOWSKI, GARAFALIA, LAFALCE, MAFALDA, RAFAELA, RAFAL, RAFANO, SARRAFAN.

RAFALKO: See also Evelyn Rafalko-McNulty

RAFALKO-MCNULTY (Soundex R142)

	Rafalko-McNulty, Evelyn — also known as Evie Rafalko-McNulty — of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Rafalko-McNulty, Evie See Evelyn Rafalko-McNulty

RAFANO (Soundex R150) — See also AFAN, ALFANO, CALIFANO, CORAFA, DESTAFANO, DESTEFANO, DISTEFANO, FANO, GARAFALIA, GAROFANO, ORFAN, RAFAELA, RAFAL, RAFALKO, RUFFIN, SARRAFAN, SCHIFANO, STEFANO, STEFANOFF, STEFANOVICH.

Rafano, Robert C. — of South River, Middlesex County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1980. Still living as of 1980.

RAFF (Soundex R100) — See also DEGRAFF, FARR, GRAFF, PAFF, RAFFA, RAFFAELE, RAFFERTY, RAFFETO, RAFFIO, RAFFO, RAFT, RAIFF, RAUF, REFF, RIFF, RUFF.

Raff, A. Raymond (b. 1865) — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., April 27, 1865. Son of William Raff and Caroline (Hahn) Raff. Democrat. Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 4th District, 1903; candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1920; candidate for mayor of Philadelphia, Pa., 1923; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924; superintendent of U.S. Mint, Philadelphia, 1934-35; U.S. Collector of Customs, 1935-47; director, Northwestern National Bank. Member, Freemasons; Elks. Burial location unknown.

Relatives: Married 1889 to Ella Virginia Shinkle.

Raff, Elias — of Nassau County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from Nassau County 2nd District, 1919. Burial location unknown.

Raff, Raymond See A. Raymond Raff

RAFFA (Soundex R100) — See also GARAFFA, RAFF, RAFFAELE, RAFFAELLE, RAFFO.

RAFFA: See also Mario Matthew Cuomo

RAFFAELE (Soundex R140) — See also DAELEY, DEWAELE, GARAFFA, MAELEY, MICHAELENE, PFAELZER, RAFAELA, RAFAL, RAFF, RAFFA, RAFFAELLE, RAPHAEL, RAPHALL.

Raffaele, Thomas D. — of Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Democrat. Justice of New York Supreme Court 11th District; elected 2009. Still living as of 2009.

RAFFAELLE (Soundex R140) — See also GARAFFA, PFAELZER, RAFAELA, RAFAL, RAFFA, RAFFAELE, RAPHAEL, RAPHALL, SANTAELLA, THAELL.

Raffaelle, Joseph A. — of Gordon, Douglas County, Wis. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Wisconsin, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

RAFFERTY (Soundex R163) — See also DEGRAFFE, DEGRAFFENREID, DEGRAFFENRIED, DRAFFEIM, DRAFFEN, HALFERTY, LAFFERTY, MACLAFFERTY, MCCAFFERTY, MCCLAFFERTY, RAFF, RAFFETO, SCHAFFERT.

RAFFERTY: See also Vivian Rafferty Cosgrove

Rafferty, Anne Marie — of Boylston, Worcester County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.

Rafferty, Dale — of Shelbyville, Shelby County, Ind. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1956. Still living as of 1956.

Rafferty, James J. — of Manila, Philippines. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Philippine Islands, 1920, 1928, 1932, 1940. Burial location unknown.

Rafferty, John C. — of Hunterdon County, N.J. Democrat. Member of New Jersey state senate from Hunterdon County, 1856-58; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1860. Burial location unknown.

Rafferty, John C., Jr. — Republican. Member of Pennsylvania state senate 44th District, 2003-04. Still living as of 2004.

Rafferty, John J. (b. 1896) — of New Brunswick, Middlesex County, N.J. Born in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., April 17, 1896. Democrat. Lawyer; member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Middlesex County, 1931-35; mayor of Middlesex, N.J., 1933; chair of Middlesex County Democratic Party, 1934; Judge, New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals, 1935-47; delegate to New Jersey state constitutional convention from Middlesex County, 1947; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1948. Member, Elks; Knights of Columbus. Burial location unknown.

Rafferty, John K. — of Trenton, Mercer County, N.J. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1972. Still living as of 1972.

Rafferty, John T. — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1912, 1928; member of New York Republican State Committee, 1930. Burial location unknown.

Rafferty, Julia — of Wyatt, Mississippi County, Mo. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Rafferty, Max See Maxwell Lewis Rafferty

Rafferty, Maxwell Lewis (1917-1982) — also known as Max Rafferty — of California. Born in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La., May 9, 1917. Son of Maxwell L. Rafferty and DeEtta (Cox) Rafferty. Republican. School teacher and principal; superintendent of schools; newspaper columnist; California superintendent of public instruction, 1963-70; defeated, 1970; candidate for U.S. Senator from California, 1968. Episcopalian. Irish ancestry. Member, Phi Delta Kappa; Lions; Rotary. Drowned when his car went off the road into a pond, in Troy, Pike County, Ala., June 13, 1982 (age 65 years, 35 days). Burial location unknown.

		Relatives: Married, June 4, 1944, to Frances Luella Longman.
		See also Wikipedia article

Rafferty, Michael J. — of Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 43rd District, 1884. Burial location unknown.

Rafferty, Orville V. — of South Dakota. Independent candidate for U.S. Senator from South Dakota, 1918. Burial location unknown.

Rafferty, Philip — of Passaic County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Passaic County, 1853-54. Burial location unknown.

Rafferty, Robert D. — of Fayetteville, Onondaga County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1956. Still living as of 1956.

Rafferty, Scott — of Mountain View, Santa Clara County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Still living as of 2004.

Rafferty, W. T. — Prohibition candidate for Presidential Elector for South Dakota, 1920. Burial location unknown.

Rafferty, William F. — of Syracuse, Onondaga County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1916. Burial location unknown.

RAFFETO (Soundex R130) — See also CHAFFETZ, DEGRAFFE, DEGRAFFENREID, DEGRAFFENRIED, DRAFFEIM, DRAFFEN, MAFFET, MAFFETT, RAFF, RAFFERTY, RAFOTH, RAFT, REFFETT, REFFITT, RIFFAT.

Raffeto, E. J. — of Salinas, Monterey County, Calif. Mayor of Salinas, Calif., 1952-53. Still living as of 1953.

RAFFIO (Soundex R100) — See also FIORA, RAFF, RAFFO, RAFI, RAIFFIE.

Raffio, Franklin — of Bedford, Va. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virginia, 1948. Still living as of 1948.

RAFFO (Soundex R100) — See also RAFF, RAFFA, RAFFIO, RUFFO, TRAFFORD.

RAFFO: See also Raffo Reynolds

RAFI (Soundex R100) — See also ARIF, FAIR, FRIIA, RAFFIO, RAFT, RAIFF, RAIFFIE, RAVI, SARAFITE, SERAFIN, SERAFINA, TRAFICANT, TRAFICANTE.

RAFI: See also Rafi Manoukian

RAFOTH (Soundex R130) — See also FOTHERGILL, FOTHERINGHAM, FOTI, FOTT, GARAFOLA, KLIEFOTH, RAFFETO, RAFT, REFFETT, REFFITT, RIFFAT.

Rafoth, Eleanor — of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Iowa, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.

RAFT (Soundex R130) — See also ASHCRAFT, BECRAFT, CRACRAFT, CRAFT, FRATT, HAYCRAFT, KRAFT, LACRAFT, RAFF, RAFFETO, RAFI, RAFOTH, RAFTER, RAFTIS, RANFT, RAYCRAFT, REFFETT, REFFITT, REYCRAFT, RIFFAT.

Raft, William — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Still living as of 1972.

RAFTER (Soundex R136) — See also AFTERWIT, CLAFTER, HAFTENKAMP, RAFT, SHAFTER.

	RAFTER: See also William Joseph Fallon
	Rafter, James E. — of Herkimer County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from Herkimer County, 1920, 1921. Burial location unknown.
	Rafter, L. L. — of Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kan. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
	Rafter, William A. — of Monroe County, Mich. Delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention, 1867. Burial location unknown.

RAFTIS (Soundex R132) — See also KREFTING, LOFTIN, LOFTIS, RAFT.

Raftis, John — of Colville, Stevens County, Wash. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Washington, 1948. Still living as of 1948.

RAGAN (Soundex R250) — See also AGAN, AGRAN, BARRAGAN, BRAGANCA, GRAGAN, GRANA, KAGAN, PAGAN, RAGIN, RAGLAN, RAGON, REAGAN, REGAN, ROGAN.

RAGAN: See also Stephen Pace

Ragan, Amanda — of Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.

Ragan, Hugh — of Washington County, Ark. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arkansas, 1912. Burial location unknown.

Ragan, John M. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1888. Burial location unknown.

Ragan, Martin (b. 1899) — of Brooke County, W.Va. Born in Pennsylvania, November 11, 1899. Son of Andrew Ragan. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Brooke County, 1965-67. Presbyterian. Burial location unknown.

Relatives: Son of Andrew Ragan; married, February 5, 1924, to Suzanne Ubrin; father of Martin A. Ragan (U.S. Marine Corps; killed in action in South Pacific, 1944).

Ragan, Philip E. — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 9th District, 1952. Still living as of 1952.

Ragan, Robert C. — of Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio. Democrat. Candidate for mayor of Maumee, Ohio, 1939, 1941. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Ragan, Rusty — of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, N.M. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Mexico, 2008. Still living as of 2008.

Ragan, Terrell M. — of Cambridge, Middlesex County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

RAGAZZI (Soundex R220) — See also FUGAZZI, GAZZAM, GAZZANO, GAZZARA, MAGAZZU, RAGUSA, RAIGOSA, RIGAZO.

Ragazzi, Karen — of Riverhead, Suffolk County, Long Island, N.Y. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

RAGGI (Soundex R200) — See also BRAGGINS, BRAGGIOTTI, GAIR, RAGGIO, RIGGI, SPRAGGINS.

Raggi, Reena (b. 1951) — Born in Jersey City, Hudson County, N.J., 1951. Lawyer; law clerk to U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Thomas E. Fairchild, 1976-77; U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, 1986; U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, 1987-2002; Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, 2002-. Female. Still living as of 2006.

RAGGIO (Soundex R200) — See also ARIGO, ARRIGO, BRAGGINS, BRAGGIOTTI, DEMAGGIO, DIMAGGIO, MAGGIO, RAGGI, SAGGIO, SPRAGGINS.

	Raggio, Carl — of Glendale, Los Angeles County, Calif. Mayor of Glendale, Calif., 1988-89, 1992-93. Still living as of 1993.
	Raggio, L. A. — of Rock Hill, York County, S.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from South Carolina, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
	Raggio, William J. — of Nevada. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Senator from Nevada, 1970; Presidential Elector for Nevada, 2000. Still living as of 2000.

RAGHU (Soundex R200) — See also DARRAGH, DONAGHUE, GARRAGHAN, GERAGHTY, LARAGH, MCGARRAGHY, RAE, RAIA, RAO, RAU, RAUH, RAW, RAY, RAYA, RAYE, WRAY.

RAGHU: See also Raghu Nayak

RAGIN (Soundex R250) — See also ARING, BORAGINO, BRAGINTON, CRAGIN, DRAGICH, DRAGIN, GRAIN, KAGIN, KARAGIANIS, NAGIN, RAGAN, RAGLIN, RAGON, RASIN, REAGIN, RIGIN, ROGIN, SPRAGINS.

	RAGIN: See also Asa Griggs Candler
	Ragin, Linda R. — New Alliance candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 2nd District, 1986. Female. Still living as of 1986.

RAGLAN (Soundex R245) — See also AGLAR, ARGYELAN, BONCORAGLIO, DAGLAS, HAGLAND, HOAGLAND, JAGLAY, RAGAN, RAGLAND, RAGLIN, ROGALIN, TARRAGLIA.

RAGLAN: See also John Raglan Glascock — Raglan R. Reid

RAGLAND (Soundex R245) — See also AGLAR, BONCORAGLIO, DAGLAS, GARLAND, HAGLAND, HOAGLAND, JAGLAY, LAND, RAGLAN, RAGLIN, TARRAGLIA.

	Ragland, George — of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Okla. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oklahoma, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Ragland, Jane L. — of Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Ragland, Joseph P. — of Washington, D.C. U.S. Vice Consul in SAINT John's, 1927; Halifax, 1929; U.S. Consul in Halifax, 1932; Brisbane, 1938-43; Medellin, 1949. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Ragland, Kirk See M. Kirk Ragland
	Ragland, Leonard O. — of Genesee County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate in primary for delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention from Genesee County 1st District, 1961. Still living as of 1961.
	Ragland, M. Kirk — American Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
	Ragland, Martha — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
	Ragland, Ned H. (b. 1909) — of Beckley, Raleigh County, W.Va. Born in Lynchburg, Va., August 18, 1909. Democrat. Lawyer; served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Raleigh County, 1957-58. Presbyterian. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Elks; Lions. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Ragland, Patrick — Secretary of state of Alabama, 1872-73. Burial location unknown.

RAGLIN (Soundex R245) — See also ARGYELAN, BONCORAGLIO, EAGLIN, MAGLINGER, RAGIN, RAGLAN, RAGLAND, RALIN, ROGALIN, TARRAGLIA, TRAVAGLINI, ZACCAGLIN.

	Raglin, H. W. See Henry Walton Raglin
	Raglin, Henry Walton (1817-1882) — also known as H. W. Raglin — of Texas. Born in Mississippi, 1817. Texas Republic Land Office Commissioner, 1840. Died in Austin, Travis County, Tex., December 7, 1882 (age about 65 years). Interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Tex.

RAGNVALD (Soundex R251) — See also FRAGNITO, GARAGNANI, MORAGNE, MORAGNER.

RAGNVALD: See also Ragnvald Anderson Nestos

RAGO (Soundex R200) — See also AGOR, ARGO, CRAGO, DRAGO, GOAR, GORA, RAGON, RAGONE, RAGOT, RAGOZIN, REGO, RIGO.

Rago, Nicholas F. — of Hartford, Hartford County, Conn. Republican. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Hartford, 1934. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

RAGON (Soundex R250) — See also ARAGON, ARAGONA, BRAGONIER, GARON, GRONNA, MONDRAGON, ORGAN, RAGAN, RAGIN, RAGO, RAGONE, ROGAN, RONGA.

Ragon, H. Heartsill (1885-1940) — of Clarksville, Johnson County, Ark. Born in Logan County, Ark., March 20, 1885. Son of A. J. Ragon and Ann (Heartsill) Ragon. Democrat. Lawyer; member of Arkansas state house of representatives, 1911-13; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arkansas, 1920; U.S. Representative from Arkansas 5th District, 1923-33; resigned 1933; U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, 1933-40; died in office 1940. Presbyterian. Member, Freemasons; Knights of Pythias; Woodmen. Died in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Ark., September 15, 1940 (age 55 years, 179 days). Interment at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Ark.

		Relatives: Son of A. J. Ragon and Ann (Heartsill) Ragon; married to Mattie Smith; father of Hiram Heartsill Ragon.
		See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Find-A-Grave memorial

Ragon, H. Heartsill See Hiram Heartsill Ragon

Ragon, Heartsill See H. Heartsill Ragon

Ragon, Heartsill See Hiram Heartsill Ragon

Ragon, Hiram Heartsill (1917-1975) — also known as H. Heartsill Ragon — of Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Ark. Born June 14, 1917. Son of H. Heartsill Ragon. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arkansas, 1944. Died in August, 1975 (age 58 years, 0 days). Interment at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Ark.

See also Find-A-Grave memorial

RAGONE (Soundex R250) — See also AGENOR, ARAGON, ARAGONA, BRAGONIER, GENARO, GENNARO, GENORA, LANGONE, MAGONE, MCGONEGLE, MONDRAGON, ORANGE, RAGO, RAGON, VANWAGONER, WAGGONER, WAGONER.

Ragone, Peter W. — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Member, Rules Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Still living as of 2008.

RAGOT (Soundex R230) — See also BAGOT, GARROTT, GROAT, RAGO, RAGUET, ROUGET.

Ragot, Henry B. — of Northampton County, Pa. Republican. Candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 18th District, 1958. Still living as of 1958.

RAGOZIN (Soundex R225) — See also GOZEN, RAGO, ZARAGOZA.

Ragozin, Rachel — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Workers candidate for New York state assembly from Kings County 23rd District, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

RAGSDALE (Soundex R234) — See also DALE, FRAGSTEIN, GRAGSON, LANGSDALE, LASSEGARD, STOGSDALL.

RAGSDALE: See also Cecil William Bishop — Clifford Ragsdale Hope — Howard Franklin Houk

Ragsdale, Howard — of Lamar, Prowers County, Colo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Colorado, 1980. Still living as of 1980.

Ragsdale, Isaac Newton (1859-1937) — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Born in 1859. Mayor of Atlanta, Ga., 1927-31. Died in 1937 (age about 78 years). Burial location unknown.

		Presumably named for: Isaac Newton
		See also Wikipedia article

Ragsdale, J. Willard See James Willard Ragsdale

Ragsdale, James Willard (1872-1919) — also known as J. Willard Ragsdale — of Florence, Florence County, S.C. Born in Timmonsville, Florence County, S.C., December 14, 1872. Son of Littleton Russell Ragsdale and Ellen Adelaide (Byrd) Ragsdale. Democrat. Lawyer; banker; member of South Carolina state house of representatives, 1899-1900; member of South Carolina state senate, 1902-04; U.S. Representative from South Carolina 6th District, 1913-19; died in office 1919. Methodist. Died in Washington, D.C., July 23, 1919 (age 46 years, 221 days). Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Florence, S.C.

		Relatives: Married, November 15, 1900, to Marie Louise Joynes.
		See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial

Ragsdale, James Wilson (b. 1848) — also known as James W. Ragsdale — of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, Calif. Born in Monroe County, Ind., February 12, 1848. Newspaper editor and publisher; member of California state assembly; member of California state senate; U.S. Consul in Tientsin, 1897-1903; U.S. Consul General in Tientsin, 1903-08; SAINT Petersburg, 1908-09; Halifax, 1909-11. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.

Ragsdale, John M. — of Connecticut. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Connecticut 2nd District, 1990. Still living as of 1990.

Ragsdale, John W. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1888. Burial location unknown.

Ragsdale, Mike (born c.1953) — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Born about 1953. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Still living as of 2004.

Ragsdale, Robert A. — of Russellville, Pope County, Ark. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arkansas, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Ragsdale, Warren — of Cabool, Texas County, Mo. Republican. Candidate for Missouri state house of representatives from Texas County, 1964. Still living as of 1964.

Ragsdale, Willard See James Willard Ragsdale

Ragsdale, William F. — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Mayor of Chattanooga, Tenn., 1854. Burial location unknown.

RAGUCCI (Soundex R220) — See also CRAGUN, ORGECK, PRAGUE, RAGUET, RAGUSA, ROGICH, SAKAGUCHI, SPRAGUE, YAMAGUCHI.

Ragucci, David — of Everett, Middlesex County, Mass. Mayor of Everett, Mass., 1999-2000. Still living as of 2000.

RAGUET (Soundex R230) — See also CRAGUN, GUETENS, GUETHLE, GUETTLER, HOGUET, PRAGUE, RAGOT, RAGUCCI, RAGUSA, RANGUETTE, RINGUET, ROUGET, SPRAGUE.

	Raguet, Condy (1784-1842) — of Philadelphia County, Pa. Born in 1784. Member of Pennsylvania state senate 1st District, 1818-22; U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Brazil, 1825-27. Died in 1842 (age about 58 years). Burial location unknown.
	Raguet, James — Whig. Presidential Elector for Ohio, 1840. Burial location unknown.

RAGUSA (Soundex R220) — See also AGUSTA, AGUSTAS, AGUSTUS, CRAGUN, DAGUSTINO, GUSANOVICH, PRAGUE, RAGAZZI, RAGUCCI, RAGUET, RAIGOSA, RIGAZO, SANAGUSTIN, SPRAGUE, USHIGUSA, WAGUS.

	Ragusa, Phil See Philip Ragusa
	Ragusa, Philip (born c.1940) — also known as Phil Ragusa — of Beachhurst, Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Born about 1940. Republican. Accountant; candidate for New York state assembly 26th District, 1986, 1986; delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 2004, 2008 (alternate). Still living as of 2008.

RAHAL (Soundex R400) — See also HARLA, HARRAL, RAHALL, RAHILL, RAHILLY, RAHL, RAYHILL, ROYHL, RUHALA.

RAHAL: See also Paul Zakaib, Jr.

RAHALL (Soundex R400) — See also CAHALL, HALL, HARLA, HARRAL, RAHAL, RAHILL, RAHILLY, RAPHALL, RAYHILL, ROYHL, RUHALA.

Rahall, Joe See N. Joe Rahall

Rahall, N. Joe — of Beckley, Raleigh County, W.Va. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1960, 1972. Still living as of 1972.

Rahall, Nick Joe II (b. 1949) — of Beckley, Raleigh County, W.Va. Born in Beckley, Raleigh County, W.Va., May 20, 1949. Democrat. Staff assistant to U.S. Sen. Robert Byrd, 1972-74; director of Rahall Communications, family business, owning radio and TV stations; delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; U.S. Representative from West Virginia, 1977-2004 (4th District 1977-93, 3rd District 1993-2004); arrested in California for drunk driving, 1988. Presbyterian. Lebanese ancestry. Member, Rotary; Elks; Moose; Eagles; NAACP; National Rifle Association; Freemasons; Shriners. Still living as of 2010.

See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier

RAHAUSER (Soundex R260) — See also ALTHAUSER, FRANKHAUSER, HAUSER, KALTENHAUSER, KREIGHAUSER, KRIEGSHAUSER, MORSCHAUSER, NEUHAUSER, NIEDERHAUSER, OBERHAUSER, OPPERTHAUSER, SCHMIDHAUSER, SIMHAUSER, STEINHAUSER, WALDHAUSER, WALLHAUSER.

	Rahauser, Joseph P. — of Franklin County, Pa. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Franklin County, 1903-04. Burial location unknown.
	Rahauser, William S. — of Coraopolis, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Candidate for burgess of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, 1941; member of Pennsylvania state senate 45th District, 1947-48; resigned 1948. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

RAHILL (Soundex R400) — See also BAHILL, CAHILL, CAHILLANE, DAHILL, HILL, ISRAHIAH, MCCAHILL, MCMAHILL, MULVAHILL, RAHAL, RAHALL, RAHILLY, RAYHILL, ROYHL, RUHALA.

Rahill, Dion T. — of Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from Erie County 6th District, 1924. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

RAHILLY (Soundex R400) — See also BAHILL, CAHILL, CAHILLANE, DAHILL, HILLARY, HILLY, HILLYARD, HILLYER, ISRAHIAH, MCCAHILL, MCMAHILL, MULVAHILL, RAHAL, RAHALL, RAHILL, RAYHILL, ROYHL, RUHALA, SCHILLY.

	Rahilly, Margaret C. — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Rahilly, P. H. — of Wabasha County, Minn. Member of Minnesota state house of representatives 15th District, 1874; member of Minnesota state senate 15th District, 1879-80. Interment at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Lake City, Minn.

RAHL (Soundex R400) — See also HARL, KAHL, KRAHL, LAHR, PAHL, RAHAL, RAIHLE, RAIL, RALH, RAOUL, RAOULLE, RAUL, RAWLE, RAYL, RIHL, ROHL, RUHL, STRAHL, STRAHLE.

Rahl, Henry J. — of Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Erie County 3rd District, 1912. Burial location unknown.

RAHM (Soundex R500) — See also FRAHM, HARM, MAHR, NAHM, RAHMAN, RAHMBO, RAHN, RAIM, RAMM, RAUM, RAYME, REAHM, REHM, RHAME, ROHM, RUHM.

	RAHM: See also John Andrew Albright — Rahm Israel Emanuel
	Rahm, Herman — of Illinois. Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 21st District, 1922. Burial location unknown.
	Rahm, John M. — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1896. Burial location unknown.
	Rahm, William, Jr. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1888. Burial location unknown.

RAHMAN (Soundex R550) — See also AHMANN, AHMANSON, FRAHM, HAARMANN, HARMAN, HARMANN, HARRMAN, LAHMAN, LEAHMAN, RACHMAN, RAHM, RAHMBO, RAMAN, RAYMAN, REHMANN.

	RAHMAN: See also Rahman Johnson
	Rahman, Shelly H. — of Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Rahman, Sofie — of Snellville, Gwinnett County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2004. Still living as of 2004.

RAHMBO (Soundex R510) — See also FRAHM, RAHM, RAHMAN, RAMBO, REMBAUGH, RHAMBO, RUMBAUGH.

Rahmbo: See Rahm Israel Emanuel

RAHN (Soundex R500) — See also FRAHN, HARN, KAHN, KRAHN, RAHM, RAHR, RAINE, RANE, RANN, RAUN, RAWN, RAYNE, RHAWN, ROHN.

	Rahn, Andrew A. D. — of Orono, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1912, 1924 (alternate). Burial location unknown.
	Rahn, Bill See William H. Rahn
	Rahn, George — Democrat. Member of Pennsylvania state senate 8th District, 1845-46. Burial location unknown.
	Rahn, William H. — also known as Bill Rahn — of Westmont, DuPage County, Ill. Mayor of Westmont, Ill., 1999-. Still living as of 2009.

RAHOI (Soundex R000) — See also OHAIR, ORAHOOD, RAHY, RIHA, RUHE.

Rahoi, Philip J. (1896-1980) — also known as Philip Rahoi — of Iron Mountain, Dickinson County, Mich. Born in Iron Mountain, Dickinson County, Mich., April 5, 1896. Son of Philip Rahoi and Alma (Makoutz) Rahoi. Democrat. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Dickinson County, 1935-38; defeated, 1932 (Dickinson County), 1938 (Dickinson County), 1940 (Dickinson County), 1942 (Dickinson County), 1946 (Dickinson District), 1968 (109th District), 1972 (109th District); candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 12th District, 1944 (Republican primary), 1950 (Democratic primary); member of Michigan state senate 31st District, 1955-64; defeated, 1952 (31st District), 1964 (38th District), 1966 (38th District); delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1956, 1960 (alternate), 1964 (alternate). Lutheran. Died in Kingsford, Dickinson County, Mich., March 11, 1980 (age 83 years, 341 days). Burial location unknown.

Relatives: Married 1918 to Elsa Hallgren.

RAHR (Soundex R600) — See also RAHN, REYOR, ROEHR, ROER, ROHR, ROURE, ROUYER, ROYER, RYER.

Rahr, William — of Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wis. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Wisconsin, 1916. Burial location unknown.

RAHY (Soundex R000) — See also GARRAHY, HARRY, RAHOI, RIHA, RUHE, YAHR.

Rahy, Karl F. — of Alamosa, Alamosa County, Colo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Colorado, 1956, 1960. Still living as of 1960.

RAIA (Soundex R000) — See also ARIA, RAE, RAGHU, RAJA, RAO, RAU, RAUH, RAW, RAY, RAYA, RAYE, WRAY.

	RAIA: See also Louise Raia Palci
	Raia, Andrew P. — of Suffolk County, N.Y. Republican. Member of New York state assembly 9th District; elected 2008. Still living as of 2008.
	Raia, Louise See Louise Raia Palci

RAIBLE (Soundex R140) — See also BARILE, HECKENLAIBLE, LABRIE, LAIBLIN, RABLE, RAIDLE, RIBBLE, RUBLE, SCHAIBLE.

Raible, Carrie — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Republican. Member of New York Republican State Committee, 1930, 1950. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

RAICH (Soundex R200) — See also AICHELE, CHIRRA, GRAICHEN, RAAK, RACH, RACK, RAICHE, RAICHLE, RAISCH, RAISH, RANICH, RAUCH, REICH, RICH, SADAICHI, SAICH, VLAICH.

Raich, Joseph S. — of Michigan. Democrat. Candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Michigan 18th District, 1972. Still living as of 1972.

RAICHE (Soundex R200) — See also AICHELE, ARCHIE, CHIERA, GRAICHEN, RAAK, RACH, RACK, RAICH, RAICHLE, RAUCH, SADAICHI, SAICH, VLAICH.

	Raiche, Robert — of Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Hampshire, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
	Raiche, Robert — of Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colo. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Colorado, 1980. Still living as of 1980.

RAICHLE (Soundex R240) — See also AICHELE, ARCHILLE, BICHLER, CHARLIE, DEICHLER, EICHLER, GRAICHEN, MICHLER, RAICH, RAICHE, RAIHLE, REICHLE, RICHLEY, SADAICHI, SAICH, TREICHLER, VLAICH, WANGBICHLER.

Raichle, Gladys — of Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.

RAIDLE (Soundex R340) — See also BRAID, BRAIDEN, BRAIDY, DARIEL, LAIDLAW, LAIDLER, LAIDLEY, LEAIRD, RAIBLE, REIDL, RIDDLE, RIDLE, RODDLE, SORAIDA, ZORAIDA.

Raidle, Stanley H. — Candidate in primary for circuit judge in Michigan 5th Circuit, 1941. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

RAIES (Soundex R200) — See also ARIES, ASIRE, DESHAIES, ERISA, RAAS, RAESE, RAINES, RASE, RAYES, RIES, SIERRA.

Raies, Norman — of Fayette County, W.Va. Republican. Candidate for West Virginia state house of delegates from Fayette County, 1934. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

RAIFF (Soundex R100) — See also ARIF, FAIR, FRIIA, RAFF, RAFI, RAIFFIE, RAIFORD, RAUF, REIFF, RIFF.

Raiff, Urban — of Kenmore, Erie County, N.Y. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1972. Still living as of 1972.

RAIFFIE (Soundex R100) — See also CLIFFIE, RAFFIO, RAFI, RAIFF, RAIFORD.

Raiffie, Harry C. (1908-1968) — of St. Louis, Mo. Born in St. Louis, Mo., April 12, 1908. Democrat. Vending machine business; member of Missouri state house of representatives, 1952-67. Jewish. Member, Freemasons. Died in 1968 (age about 60 years). Interment at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, University City, Mo.

		Relatives: Married, March 13, 1938, to Sue Grunberg.
		See also Find-A-Grave memorial

RAIFORD (Soundex R163) — See also FORD, ORFORD, RAIFF, RAIFFIE, RATFORD, RAYFORD, REFORD, RIFORD, WREFORD.

	Raiford, F. T. — of Selma, Dallas County, Ala. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alabama, 1916, 1928 (alternate). Burial location unknown.
	Raiford, Maurice T. — of South Carolina. Natural Law candidate for U.S. Representative from South Carolina 2nd District, 1996, 1998. Still living as of 1998.

RAIGORODSKY (Soundex R263) — See also BAGOROZY, BRODSHAUG, BRODSKY, CORODEMUS, CRAIGO, GRIGORAKIS, HORODYNSKT, KORODAN, LANDSKE, LANDSKRONER, LINDSKOOG, PIGORS, RAIGOSA, RIGOR, SALUDSKY, VIGOR, VIGORITO, VILLARAIGOSA.

	Raigorodsky, Mrs. Paul — of Kerrville, Kerr County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
	Raigorodsky, Paul — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1956. Still living as of 1956.

RAIGOSA (Soundex R220) — See also BIGOS, CRAIGO, RAGAZZI, RAGUSA, RAIGORODSKY, RIGAZO, VILLARAIGOSA.

RAIGOSA: See also Antonio Ramó Villaraigosa

RAIGUEL (Soundex R240) — See also ARGUELLO, GUELL, GUELSCH, LAGUIRE, PASSAILAIGUE, REGAL, REIGEL, RIEGEL, RUGEL.

Raiguel, Ellen M. — of DeLand, Volusia County, Fla. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.

RAIHLE (Soundex R400) — See also HAILER, IHLENFELD, IHLENFELDT, LAIHONEN, RAHL, RAICHLE, RAIL, RALH, RAOUL, RAOULLE, RAUL, RAWLE, RAYL, SIHLER, UIHLEIN, WAIHEE.

Raihle, Sylvia Havre — also known as Sylvia H. Raihle — of Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, Wis. Republican. School teacher; lawyer; member of Wisconsin state assembly from Chippewa County; defeated, 1942; elected 1948. Female. Member, American Legion Auxiliary. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

RAIL (Soundex R400) — See also BRAIL, CRAIL, LAIR, MCGRAIL, NAIL, RAHL, RAIHLE, RAILEY, RAILROAD, RAILSON, RAILY, RALH, RALLI, RAOUL, RAOULLE, RAUL, RAWLE, RAYL, REIL, RIAL, TRAIL.

	Rail, James O. — Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 20th District, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Rail Splitter, The: See Abraham Lincoln

RAILEY (Soundex R400) — See also AILEY, BAILEY, BRAILEY, DAILEY, FAILEY, FRAILEY, GAILEY, HAILEY, KAILEY, QUAILEY, RAIL, RAILY, RALEIGH, RALEY, RALLI, RALYA, RAUGHLEY, RAWLEIGH, RAWLEY, REILEY, RILEY, SERAILE, SHAILEY.

	Railey, Randolph — also known as Randy Railey — of Covington, Kenton County, Ky. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Kentucky state house of representatives 64th District, 1973. Still living as of 1973.
	Railey, Randy See Randolph Railey

RAILROAD (Soundex R463) — See also GILROY, KILROE, KILROY, MCILROY, MILROD, MILROY, RAIL, RAILROADS.

Railroad General, The: See William Wallace Atterbury

RAILROADS (Soundex R463) — See also GILROY, GOADSBY, KILROE, KILROY, MCILROY, MILROD, MILROY, RAILROAD, RHOADS, ROADS.

Railroads, Father of Florida's: See David Levy Yulee

RAILSBACK (Soundex R421) — See also AILSHIE, AILSTOCK, AILSWORTH, BILSBORROW, DUNSBACK, GRANSBACK, HAILSTONE, HILSBOS, PILSBURY, RAILSON, SILSBEE, SILSBY, SWAILS.

Railsback, Thomas Fisher (b. 1932) — also known as Tom Railsback — of Moline, Rock Island County, Ill. Born in Moline, Rock Island County, Ill., January 22, 1932. Republican. Lawyer; member of Illinois state house of representatives, 1963-66; U.S. Representative from Illinois 19th District, 1967-83; delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Congregationalist. Member, Phi Delta Phi; Jaycees; Elks. Still living as of 1998.

		Cross-reference: Ray H. LaHood
		See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

Railsback, Tom See Thomas Fisher Railsback

RAILSON (Soundex R425) — See also AILSHIE, AILSTOCK, AILSWORTH, HAILSTONE, LAIRSON, LARISON, LARRISON, RAELSON, RAIL, RAILSBACK, RAISON, ROHLSEN, ROWLSON, SWAILS.

Railson, Andrew — of Minnesota. Member of Minnesota state house of representatives 6th District, 1871-71; member of Minnesota state senate 40th District, 1872-73. Burial location unknown.

RAILY (Soundex R400) — See also BAILY, BAILYNSON, DAILY, LAIRY, RAIL, RAILEY, RALEIGH, RALEY, RALLI, RALYA, RAUGHLEY, RAWLEIGH, RAWLEY, REILY.

Raily, Robert — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1888. Burial location unknown.

RAIM (Soundex R500) — See also BRAIMAN, FRAIM, IRAM, MAIR, RAHM, RAIMER, RAIMO, RAIMOND, RAIMONDO, RAMM, RAUM, RAYME, REHM, REIM, RHAME, RIMA.

Raim, Joseph G. — of Solon, Johnson County, Iowa. Democrat. Candidate for Iowa state house of representatives from Johnson County, 1950. Still living as of 1950.

RAIMER (Soundex R560) — See also AIMEE, BRAIMAN, DUHAIME, FRAIM, RAEMER, RAIM, RAIMO, RAIMOND, RAIMONDO, RAINER, RAMER, RAYMER, REIMER.

Raimer, Ben G. — of Galveston, Galveston County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988; Presidential Elector for Texas, 1996. Still living as of 1996.

RAIMO (Soundex R500) — See also ALAIMO, BRAIMAN, FRAIM, GIAIMO, KAIMOWITZ, MAIMONE, MOIRA, RAIM, RAIMER, RAIMOND, RAIMONDO, RAMO, ROMAI.

	Raimo, Joseph, Jr. — of North Caldwell, Essex County, N.J. Republican. Presidential Elector for New Jersey, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
	Raimo, Vincent A. — of Nassau County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly 22nd District, 2000. Still living as of 2000.

RAIMOND (Soundex R553) — See also ALAIMO, BRAIMAN, DIMOND, FRAIM, GIAIMO, GUIMOND, KAIMOWITZ, LIMOND, MAIMONE, MAINORD, MINARDO, RAIM, RAIMER, RAIMO, RAIMONDO, RAMOND, RAYMOND, SIMONDS.

RAIMOND: See also Raimond Bowles

RAIMONDO (Soundex R553) — See also ALAIMO, BRAIMAN, DIMOND, FRAIM, GIAIMO, GUIMOND, KAIMOWITZ, LIMOND, MAIMONE, RAIM, RAIMER, RAIMO, RAIMOND, ROMANDIA, SIMONDS.

Raimondo, Justin — of California. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California, 1982 (Libertarian, 5th District), 1996 (Republican, 8th District). Still living as of 1996.

RAINACH (Soundex R520) — See also BRAINARD, LOMINAC, MARINACCIO, MARTINAC, OSOINACH, ROBAINA, VINACOW.

Rainach, William M. — of Summerfield, Claiborne Parish, La. Democrat. Member of Louisiana state senate, 1950; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1960. Still living as of 1960.

RAINDANCER (Soundex R535) — See also CANDANCE, DANCE, DANCEL, DANCEY, DERONCERAY, KAINDL, LANCER, MINCER, NAMEUNCERTAIN, PAINDIRIS, SENCERBOX, SPENCER, SUNDANCE.

Raindancer, Eli — of Ogden, Weber County, Utah. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Utah, 2004. Still living as of 2004.

RAINE (Soundex R500) — See also ARNIE, BRAINERD, CRAINE, DELORAINE, GRAINER, KAINE, LARRAINE, MCCRAINE, MCCRAINEY, NEIRA, PAINE, RACINE, RAHN, RAINEAR, RAINEE, RAINER, RAINERI, RAINES, RAINEY, RAINIE, RANE, RANN, RAPINE, RAUN, RAWN, RAYNE, REINA, REINE, RHAWN, RHINE, RINE, ROINE, TRAINER.

	RAINE: See also Eldridge Vanleer Holland
	Raine, Lisa Marie (b. 1969) — also known as Lisa M. Raine — of Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa; Spokane, Spokane County, Wash. Born in Xavier Hospital, Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, May 28, 1969. Democrat. School teacher; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 1996; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Washington, 2000. Female. Shoshone Indian ancestry. Member, National Education Association. Still living as of 2003.
	Raine, M. O. — of Harrisonville, Cass County, Mo. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1960. Still living as of 1960.

RAINEAR (Soundex R560) — See also BRAINERD, CRAINE, DELORAINE, GRAINER, LARRAINE, LINEAR, MCCRAINE, MCCRAINEY, MINEAR, NEAR, RAINE, RAINEE, RAINER, RAINERI, RAINES, RAINEY, RANER, RANIER, RAUNER, RAYNER, TRAINER, ZAINEA.

Rainear, Donald — of Bridgeton, Cumberland County, N.J. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1988. Still living as of 1988.

RAINEE (Soundex R500) — See also ARNIE, BRAINERD, CRAINE, DELORAINE, DINEEN, ENGINEER, GAUDINEER, GRAINER, KINEEN, LARRAINE, MALLINEE, MCCRAINE, MCCRAINEY, NEIRA, RAINE, RAINEAR, RAINER, RAINERI, RAINES, RAINEY, RAINIE, RAINNIE, RANEY, RANI, RANNEY, RANNI, REINA, TRAINER.

Rainee, John — of Greenbrier County, W.Va. Republican. Presidential Elector for West Virginia, 1924; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Greenbrier County, 1929-30. Burial location unknown.

RAINER (Soundex R560) — See also BRAINERD, CRAINE, DELORAINE, GAINER, GEISSENHAINER, GRAINER, HAINER, LARRAINE, MAINER, MCCRAINE, MCCRAINEY, RAIMER, RAINE, RAINEAR, RAINEE, RAINERI, RAINES, RAINEY, RAINOR, RANER, RANIER, RATNER, RAUNER, RAYNER, REINER, RINER, TRAINER.

Rainer, S. P. — Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alabama, 1908. Burial location unknown.

RAINERI (Soundex R560) — See also BRAINERD, CRAINE, DELORAINE, GAINER, GEISSENHAINER, GRAINER, HAINER, LARRAINE, MAINER, MCCRAINE, MCCRAINEY, PALTRINERI, RAINE, RAINEAR, RAINEE, RAINER, RAINES, RAINEY, RANIERI, SEMINERIO, TRAINER.

Raineri, Peter J. — U.S. Vice Consul in Bahia, 1943. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

RAINES (Soundex R520) — See also BAINES, BRAINERD, CRAINE, DAINES, DAINESE, DELORAINE, DESPLAINES, GAINES, GRAINER, HAINES, INES, LARRAINE, MAINES, MCCRAINE, MCCRAINEY, RAIES, RAINE, RAINEAR, RAINEE, RAINER, RAINERI, RAINEY, RAINS, RANOUS, RAYNES, REASIN, RENOS, RHINES, RINES, RONIS, SERRANI, SHAINES, TRAINER.

RAINES: See also John W. Joynt

Raines, Austin J. — of Missouri. U.S. Consul in Monterrey, 1833-37. Burial location unknown.

Raines, Earl N. — of Rock Port, Atchison County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1916. Burial location unknown.

Raines, George — of Rochester, Monroe County, N.Y. Democrat. School teacher; lawyer; Monroe County District Attorney, 1871-78; member of New York state senate 28th District, 1878-79; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1888 (speaker), 1892, 1904. Burial location unknown.

Relatives: Brother of Thomas Raines and John Raines. See Raines family of New York.

Raines, James Griggs — of Dawson, Terrell County, Ga. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1948. Still living as of 1948.

Raines, John (1840-1909) — of Canandaigua, Ontario County, N.Y. Born in Canandaigua, Ontario County, N.Y., May 6, 1840. Son of Rev. John Raines. Republican. Lawyer; served in the Union Army during the Civil War; member of New York state assembly from Ontario County, 1881-82, 1885; member of New York state senate, 1886-89, 1895-1909 (28th District 1886-89, 26th District 1895, 42nd District 1896-1909); U.S. Representative from New York 29th District, 1889-93; delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1896 (member, Committee on Rules and Order of Business; speaker), 1900 (alternate), 1904, 1908 (alternate). Member, Grand Army of the Republic; Loyal Legion; Freemasons. Died in Canandaigua, Ontario County, N.Y., December 16, 1909 (age 69 years, 224 days). Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua, N.Y.

		Relatives: Son of Rev. John Raines; brother of Thomas Raines and George Raines. See Raines family of New York.
		See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

Raines, Judith — of Ridgewood, Bergen County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.

Raines, L. P. — of Parsons, Decatur County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1912. Burial location unknown.

Raines, Paul L. — of Jefferson County, W.Va. Republican. Candidate for West Virginia state house of delegates from Jefferson County, 1970, 1972. Still living as of 1972.

Raines, T. E. — of Concordia, Cloud County, Kan. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1896. Burial location unknown.

Raines, Thomas — of Rochester, Monroe County, N.Y. New York state treasurer, 1872-74, 1874-75. Burial location unknown.

Relatives: Brother of George Raines and John Raines. See Raines family of New York.

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