Joel Allen Battle
Joel Allen Battle (September 19, 1811 – August 23, 1872) was an American politician and soldier. He was appointed a Tennessee militia general in 1835 during the Second Seminole War. He was a colonel in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Joel Allen Battle | |
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| Nickname(s) | Grandpa, Grand Old Man |
| Born | September 19, 1811 Davidson County, Tennessee |
| Died | August 23, 1872 (aged 60) Tennessee |
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| Allegiance | United States of America
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| Service/ | Tennessee Militia Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1835 (USA) 1861-1863 (CSA) |
| Rank | Brigadier General (USA) 1835 Colonel (CSA) |
| Commands held | 20th Tennessee Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Second Seminole War American Civil War |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Searcy Battle Adeline Sanders Mosley Battle |
| Relations | 7 children |
| Other work | slave owner, landowner, prison superintendent |
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