The Database for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in Wells, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel

June Ranco


Other names: Joan Ranco, Joan Lane Ranco

Status (enslaved, free or both): free

Town: Wells

Known dates: 1949-present

June Ranco (DOB ~1930) is the daughter of Leslie and Valentine Ranco, and continued running the "Indian Moccasin Shop" after her mother passed away. She is the granddaughter of Joseph Ranco and Emma Nicolar.

June Ranco was featured in Portland Monthly as one of "The 10 Most Intriguing People in Maine 2018."

Bibliography:

Bangor Daily News Obituary for Valentine Ranco - 9/25/2008

Portland Monthly, Nov 2018 - The 10 Most Intriguing People in Maine 2018

Native American Heritage Month - by Amber R, 11/5/2015 - https://thenewenglanddiaries.wordpress.com/2015/11/05/native-american-heritage-month/


June Ranco - Portland Monthly

One of 'The 10 Most Intriguing People in Maine 2018'

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Joseph Nicolar and Elizabeth Joseph family tree

June(Joan) Ranco family tree

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