Catherine Booth
(1829-1890)

woman, founder of the Salvation Army, Army Mother, and preacher

Died aged c. 61

Catherine Booth (née Mumford, 17 January 1829 – 4 October 1890) was co-founder of The Salvation Army, along with her husband William Booth. Because of her influence in the formation of The Salvation Army she was known as the 'Mother of The Salvation Army'.

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Gateshead, United Kingdom

William Booth (1829-1912) Founder of the Salvation Army and Catherine Booth (1829-1890) Co-founder, the 'Army Mother', lived here 1858-1861. Catherine preached her first sermon in Gateshead in 1860.

15 Woodbine Terrace, Gateshead, United Kingdom where they lived