George W. Truett

Background

Truett, George W. was born on May 6, 1867 in Clay County, North Carolina, United States. Son of Charles L. and Mary R. (Kimsey) Truett.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Baylor University, 1897, Doctor of Divinity, 1899. Doctor of Laws, Baylor University, University of Alabama, Southern Methodist U.

Career

Projected Hiawassee (Georgia) High school and was its principal, 1887-1889. Financial secretary Baylor University, 1890-1892 (elected to presidency but declined). Ordained to Baptist ministry, 1890.

Pastor at Waco, 1893-1897, First Baptist Church, Dallas, since 1897. Ex-president Southern Baptist Convention. President Baptist World Alliance 1934-1939.

Address: 5105 Live Oak St., Dallas, Texas*.

Connections

Married Josephine Jenkins, June 28, 1894.

Father:

Charles L. Truett

Mother:

Mary R. (Kimsey) Truett

Spouse:

Josephine Jenkins