Background
Anderson, George Wood was born on December 8, 1873 in Belle Center, Ohio, United States. Son of Calvary B. and Margaret Louise (Zupp) Anderson.
Anderson, George Wood was born on December 8, 1873 in Belle Center, Ohio, United States. Son of Calvary B. and Margaret Louise (Zupp) Anderson.
Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1899, Doctor of Divinity, 1912.
Ordained Mechanical Engineering ministry, 1899. Pastor Lima, O., 1899-1903, Troy, New York, 1903-1909, Union Church, Saint Louis, Missouri, 1909-1912, Elm Park Church, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1912-1915. Evangelist since 1915, except Young Men's Christian Association work with American Expeditionary Forces, 1917-1918, and American Army of Occupation, 1920.
Began annual transcontinental trips, holding United Gospel Crusades in 8 important centers, 1921.
National lecturer for Associated Ad Clubs of World. Lecturer for Chautauqua and Lyceum on Bald Heads, Outside and In,” The Wisdom of Foolishness,” Michael Angelo,” The Swordless Crusader”.
Became editor in chief of The Clergyman’s Research Letter and president The Religious Research, Incorporated., 1940.
Mason.
Married Nelie Josephine Sharpe, August 14, 1912. Children: Robert Cushman, Jane Wickham.