Background
Baten, Anderson Edith was born on October 5, 1855 in Haw Ridge, Alabama, United States. Son of Thomas James and Katherine Matilda (Lunsford) Baten.
Baten, Anderson Edith was born on October 5, 1855 in Haw Ridge, Alabama, United States. Son of Thomas James and Katherine Matilda (Lunsford) Baten.
Educated Baylor University, with special training in theology under Doctor Rufus C. Burleson.
Ordained Baptist ministry, 1881. Pastor Marlin, Brenham, Navasota, Fort Worth, Brownwood and Amarillo, Texas, 1883-1905. Professor of Bible, Howard Payne College, Brownwood, 1907-1911.
President Oklahoma State Baptist College, Blackwell, 1911-1913.
Professor Bible, since 1914, acting president, since 1915, Howard Payne College Recording secretary Baptist General Convention, 1889-1910. Charter member Texas Baptist Education Board.
Trustee Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, 1907-1911.
Member Texas
Married Leta Belle Ely, May 23, 1895.