BATTLE, Jesse Mercer, manufacturing chemist; born, Centre Hill, Hertford Co., N. C., Nov. 10, 1850; son of Amos Johnston and Margaret Hearne (Parker) Battle; educated at Wilson Collegiate Seminary until fifteen years of age; married, Clayton, Johnston Co., N. C, Oct. 22, 1873, Laura Elizabeth Lee; one daughter, Helen May, who is the wife of Eugene Fleming Smith, of St. Louis. Began in manufacturing of chemicals at St. Louis, October, 1875, and is now president of the Battle & Co. Chemists' Corporation; also manager Palace, Clayton, N. C. Served for four years as charity commissioner under Mayor Edward A. Noonan. Independent in politics. Universalist. Member Masonic Order, Odd Fellows, Legion of Honor, Royal Arcanum. Author: "Why I Am Not a Roman Catholic," 1908; "Tributes to My Father and My Mother," and "Some Stories of My Life," 1910. Recreation: music; plays on the violin, mandolin, banjo, guitar and piano. Office: 2001 Locust St. Residences: Clayton, N. O, and 4463 Lindell Boul., St. Louis.
(Source: The Book of St. Louisans, Publ. 1912. Transcribed by Charlotte Slater) |
