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Evangeline Cory Booth, OF (December 25, 1865 – July 17, 1950) was a British evangelist and the 4th General of The Salvation Army from 1934 to 1939. She was the first woman to hold the post. Early life.
Evangeline Cory Booth (born Dec. 25, 1865, London, Eng.—died July 17, 1950, Hartsdale, N.Y., U.S.) was an Anglo-American Salvation Army leader whose dynamic administration expanded that organization’s services and funding and who became its fourth general.
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International Commander of the Salvation Army. By Kathy Irey. She was born in London on Christmas Day in 1865 to a family that believed women and men could be used equally by God. Tall, thin, with long auburn hair, she chose to never marry even though she was seriously pursued by a Russian prince.
Learn about Evangeline Booth, the most influential figure in The Salvation Army's American history. She launched new programs, expanded the mission, and persuaded the rich to support the cause.
Nov 18, 2021 · Her name was Evangeline Booth and she headed the Salvation Army. After retirement, she swam and did fancy diving as though she were still eighteen. She was a tremendous woman‑‑administrator, musician, and friend to thousands.
Evangeline Booth was the fourth general of the Salvation Army, founded by her parents William and Catherine Booth. She was known for her eloquence, her social work, and her military style of leadership in the U.S. and abroad.
Mar 8, 2023 · Evangeline Booth was the fourth daughter of the founders of The Salvation Army, William and Catherine Booth. At 21 years of age, she commanded Marylebone Corps, its Great Western Hall being the centre of spectacular evangelistic work.
