Background
Johnston, Rienzi Melville was born on September 9, 1850 in Sandersville, Georgia, United States. Son of Freeman W. and Mary J. Johnston.
Johnston, Rienzi Melville was born on September 9, 1850 in Sandersville, Georgia, United States. Son of Freeman W. and Mary J. Johnston.
Education common schools, Bainbridge, Georgia. Served 2 years in C.S.A.
In newspaper work in Georgia in early manhood. Moved to Texas, 1878. Long president, editor and one of the largest stockholders the Daily Post.
Declined nomination for lieutenant governor of Texas, 1898. Appointed United States senator, January 4, 1913, to succeed Joseph W. Bailey, resigned, and served until successor was elected by legislature, January 29, 1913. Texas member Democratic National Committee, 1900-1912.
Later member Texas Senate. First vice president Associated Press, 2 years Address: Houston, Tex.
Member Democratic National Committee, 1900-1912.
Married Mary E. Parsons, 1875.