Background
Battle, Archibald John was born on September 10, 1826 in Powelton, Hancock Company, Georgia, United States. Son of Doctor Cullen and Jane Andrews (Lamon) Battle.
Battle, Archibald John was born on September 10, 1826 in Powelton, Hancock Company, Georgia, United States. Son of Doctor Cullen and Jane Andrews (Lamon) Battle.
Educated Eufaula (Alabama) Academy, Mercer University, 1842, and University of Alabama, Bachelor of Arts, 1846, A.M., 1849. (Doctor of Divinity, Howard College, Alabama, 1872, Columbian University, 1872, University of Georgia, 1873. Doctor of Laws, Mississippi College, 1883).
Tutor ancient languages, University of Alabama, 1848. Professor science and ancient languages, E. Alabama Female Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, 1852. Pastor Tuscaloosa Baptist Church, 1856-1857.
Elected professor Greek language and literature, University of Alabama, 1857. President Alabama Central Female College, Tuscaloosa, 1860. President E. Alabama Female College, 1863-1865, Judson Female College, Marion, 1865-1872, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, 1872-1889, Shorter College for Young Ladies, 1891-1898.
Founder and president Anniston (Alabama) College for Young Ladies, 1898-1902. Retired, 1902, and removed to Macon, Georgia Founder Lanier Circle, Rome, Georgia (president 1891-1898). Charter member The Atheneum, Macon, Georgia (president 8 years).
Every human being regardless of its race, gender or sexual orientation should have all human and civil rights.
It is human responsibility to innovate, sponsor, and evaluate new forms of community living that will encourage development of the fullest potential in individuals.
Member The Atheneum, Macon, Ga.
Married Mary Elizabeth Guild, December 7, 1846 (died 1897).