For the Texas state representative, see John N. Raney. John Henry Raney (September 28, 1849 – January 23, 1928) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri. Born in Gravelton, Missouri, Raney attended Union School, Des Arc, Missouri, and Woods School, Virginia Settlement, Missouri.He served as judge of the county court of Wayne County in 1880–1882.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1881 and commenced practice at Greenville, Missouri.He also engaged in agricultural pursuits and as a stock raiser.He served as prosecuting attorney of Wayne County in 1882–1888.He was an unsuccessful candidate for election in 1888 to the State house of representatives.He served as delegate to all Republican State conventions in 1884–1927.He served as delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1892.