Our Heritage Session VI The Generals

William Booth Founder and first General of The Salvation Army Founded Christian Mission in 1865 Term of Office: Born in Nottingham, England on April 10, 1829 Promoted to Glory on August 20, 1912 Established the work of the Army in 58 countries Traveled all over the world Was received in later years by emperors, kings, and presidents Married Catherine Mumford in 1855 Wrote many books, most notably, In Darkest England and the Way Out

Bramwell Booth Second General of The Salvation Army Term of Office: Eldest son of the Founder Chief of Staff: Born in Halifax, England on March 8, 1856 Promoted to Glory on June 16, 1929 Was largely responsible for the bureaucratic development of the Army Started Youth Councils in 1887 when he was Chief of the Staff During his Generalship, much growth in missionary work Married Florence Soper in 1882 Wrote Echoes and Memories and These Fifty Years

Edward John Higgins Third General of The Salvation Army Term of Office: Chief of Staff: First elected General who was not a member of the Booth family Born November 26, 1864 in England Promoted to Glory on December 14, 1947 Married Catherine Price in 1888 Wrote Stewards of God and Personal Holiness

Evangeline Cory Booth Fourth General of The Salvation Army Term of Office: Seventh child of the Founder Born in England on December 25, 1865 Promoted to Glory on July 17, 1950 Became General after being National Commander of The Salvation Army in the United States for 30 years Wrote Toward a Better World and Songs of the Evangel

George L. Carpenter Fifth General of The Salvation Army Term of Office: Born in Sydney, Australia on June 20, 1872 Promoted to Glory on April 9, 1948 Worked for many years with General William Booth as Literary Secretary Married Minnie Rowell in 1899 Wrote Keep the Trumpets Sounding, Banners and Adventures, and Women of the Flag

Albert W.T. Orsborn Sixth General of The Salvation Army Term of Office: Born in Maidstone, England on September 4, 1886 Promoted to Glory on February 4, 1967 Wrote many songs contained in The Salvation Army Song Book Married Phyllis Tayler in 1947 Wrote The House of My Pilgrimage

Wilfred Kitching Seventh General of The Salvation Army Term of Office: Born in Wood Green, England on August 22, 1893 Promoted to Glory on December 15, 1977 Was an accomplished musician and composer Wrote Soldier of Salvation and A Goodly Heritage

Frederick Coutts Eighth General of The Salvation Army Term of Office: Born in Scotland on September 21, 1899 Promoted to Glory on February 6, 1986 Married Olive Gatrall in 1970 Wrote many books including No Discharge in This War, Bread For My Neighbor, and The History of The Salvation Army, volumes 6 and 7.

Erik Wickberg Ninth General of The Salvation Army Term of Office: Born in Sweden on July 6, 1904 Promoted to Glory on April 26, 1996 Married Captain Margarete Dietrich and, after her death, Major Elivor Lindberg Wrote God’s Conscript and The Charge: My Way to Preaching

Clarence Wiseman Tenth General of The Salvation Army Term of Office: Born in Newfoundland, Canada on June 19, 1907 Promoted to Glory on May 4, 1986 First General elected from North America (Canada) Married Janet Kelly in 1932 Wrote A Burning in My Bones and The Desert Road to Glory

Arnold Brown Eleventh General of The Salvation Army Term of Office: Born in England on December 13, 1913 Married Jean Barclay in 1939 Lives in retirement with his wife in Toronto, Canada Wrote What Hath God Wrought? The Gate and the Light, Yin - The Mountain the Wind Blew Here, Christ at the Table, and Occupied Manager - Unoccupied Tomb

Jarl Wahlström Twelfth General of The Salvation Army Term of Office: Born in Finland on July 9, 1918 A musician who has written numerous songs and musical scores Served as Military Chaplain in WWII Married Marie Nyberg in 1944 Now live with his wife in retirement Wrote A Traveler's Song and A Pilgrim’s Song

Eva Burrows Thirteenth General of The Salvation Army Term of Office: Born in Australia on September 15, 1929 Many years of service in third world developing countries Received four honorary degrees Lives in retirement in Australia

Bramwell Tillsley Fourteenth General of The Salvation Army Term of Office: Retired from Officership (as General) forhealth concerns Born in Canada on August 18, 1932 Married Maude Pitcher in 1956 Lives with his wife in retirement in Canada. Wrote Life in the Spirit, This Min in You, Life More Abundant, and Manpower for the Master.

Paul Rader Fifteenth General of The Salvation Army Term of Office: Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 14, 1934 Married Frances Kay Fuller in 1961 Served twenty-two (22) years in Korea First American General

John Gowans Sixteenth General of The Salvation Army Term of Office: 1999-present Born in Grangetown, UK on November 13, 1934 Married Gisèle Bonhotal in 1957 Served as Program Secretary in the USA Western Territory from Songwriter and poet. Author of three books of poetry entitled O Lord! Co-writer with Commissioner John Larsson of 10 stage musicals

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