Background
Rainey, Anson was born on March 1, 1848 in Eldorado, Arkansas, United States. Son of Christopher Columbus and Nancy B. (Baker) Rainey.
Rainey, Anson was born on March 1, 1848 in Eldorado, Arkansas, United States. Son of Christopher Columbus and Nancy B. (Baker) Rainey.
Education common schools.
Private Company A, 16th Cavalry, C.S.A., 1863-1865. Admitted to Louisiana bar, 1871. Practiced at Delta for short time.
Moved to Waxahachie, Texas, 1873. Member Texas Senate, 1881-1882. Judge District Court, 1885-1893.
Judge Court of Civil Appeals, 5th Judicial District of Texas, since 1893. later chief justice.
Member Texas Senate, 1881-1882. Member Disciples of Christ. Chairman directors Texas.
Married Fannie I. Meriwether, February 17, 1874.