Historedia
Person

Catherine Booth

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1865–1878

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Catherine Booth, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. William Booth founds the Christian Mission

    1865

    Role: Supporter and financier, Booth's wife

    1. 1865 · East End of LondonFounding of the Christian Mission

      William Booth established the East London Christian Mission in 1865 in London's East End, contrary to the legacy date of 1868.

    2. circa 1865 · LondonEarly Preaching and Support

      Booth focused on converting the poor, while Catherine gained financial support from wealthier individuals.

  2. William and Catherine Booth found the Christian Mission in East London

    1865–1878

    Role: Co-founder and 'Mother of The Salvation Army'

    1. 1865 · London's East EndFounding of the East London Christian Mission

      William and Catherine Booth established the East London Christian Mission in 1865, focusing on converting the poor and marginalized in London's East End.

    2. May 1878 · LondonRenaming to The Salvation Army

      The organization was renamed The Salvation Army in 1878 following an incident involving the word 'volunteer' during a dictation.

Sources

  1. Salvation Army Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
  2. Catherine Booth Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-20