Catherine Booth (Co-founder of the Salvation Army)

Full Name: Catherine Booth (née Mumford)
Profession: Co-founder of the Salvation Army

Biography: Catherine Booth is best known as the co-founder of The Salvation Army, an international charitable organization which she founded with her husband William Booth.

Born into a devout Methodist family, Booth developed a strong Christian faith from a young age. Despite poor health during her adolescence, she remained active in social causes, particularly the temperance movement.

In 1855, Booth married William Booth, with whom she had eight children. She further became a powerful preacher and a vocal advocate for women's right to preach, publishing a pamphlet titled "Female Ministry: Woman's Right to Preach the Gospel" in 1859.

The Booths co-founded The Christian Mission in 1865, which later became The Salvation Army in 1878. Catherine played a crucial role in shaping the organization's doctrines and social reform efforts, including designing its distinctive flag and bonnets.

Born: January 17, 1829
Birthplace: Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Star Sign: Capricorn

Died: October 4, 1890 (aged 61)

Articles and Photos

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  A Salute To The Salvation Army

  The Salvation Army began when a Methodist preacher took to the streets of London to help the poor. Today, with 1.5 million members, it operates in 130 countries
  June 16, 1880

Historical Events

• 1865-07-02 One-time Methodist Reform Church minister William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth found the East London Christian Mission, now known as the Salvation Army

Personal Life

• 1855-06-16 British preacher and Salvation Army founder William Booth (26) weds British Salvation Army co-founder Catherine Mumford (26) at Stockwell Green Congregational Church in Surrey, England

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