# Father Ranney — Poetry character guide

> Father Ranney in Poetry by James McIntyre.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ranney

**First appearance:** 0001-reminiscences

## Who they are

A clergyman appearing in the narrative.

## In the story

### [Lines on Salford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/lines-on-salford)

Industrious and wise founder of the cheese enterprise in Salford.

### [Father Ranney, the Cheese Pioneer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/father-ranney-the-cheese-pioneer)

Celebrated as the cheese pioneer who first settled in Dereham and established cheese-making, winning first prizes at provincial shows.

### [Ranney, 1856, Dairy System](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/ranney-1856-dairy-system)

The pioneer who began with two cows and expanded to large herds, celebrated for his contributions to the dairy system.

### [Canadian Cheese Trade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/canadian-cheese-trade)

Left his native state with his skilled mate to settle in Dereham, pioneering dairying in the area.

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