FOUNDERS OF THE SALVATION ARMY

WILLIAM BOOTH the founder and first General of The Salvation Army, was born in Nottingham on 10 April 1829 and promoted to Glory from Hadley Wood on 20 August 1912. He lived to establish Army work in 58 countries and colonies; tavelled extensively, holding salvation meetings; in his later years was received in audience by emporers, kings, and presidents. among his many books, "In Darkest England and the Way Out" was the most notable; it became the "blueprint" of all the Army's subsequent soiocial schemes and was reprinted in 1970.

CATHERINE BOOTH the Army Mother, was born at Ashbourne on 17 January 1829, and married William Booth in 1855. Agreat teacher and preacher, she addressed large public meetings throughout Britain with far reaching results, despite lifelong frailty and ill health. Her provocative volumes include "Female Ministry", "Agressive Christianity", "Life and Death", "Popular Christianity", "Papers on Godliness" and "Practical Religion". She was promoted to Glory from Clacton on 4 October 1890.

WILLIAM BRAMWELL BOOTH the eldest son of the Founder and his Chief of the Staff from 1880 to 1912, was largely responsible for the development of the Army. His outstanding teaching of the doctrine of holiness and his councils with officers and young people were of incalculable value. In 1882 he marrie Captain Florence Soper (organiser of the WSW(1884 - 1912) and inaugurator of the home league) who was promoted to Glory on 10 June 1957.
During his generalship (1912 - 1929) great impetus was given to missionary expansion. Published works include "Echoes and Memories" and "These Fifty Years". He was appointed a Companion of Honour shortly before his promotion to Glory from Hadley Wood on 16 June 1929.