Does anyone recognize this pin? - SOLVED Christian Endeavor

[turtlefoot13]

Hi All,

Does anyone recognize this pin? It is a scan of an 19th century photo. The person wearing the pin was a Major in the Civil War and a prominent evangelist from the 1870's to the turn of the century. He lived in the Chicago area and in different parts of Michigan. I am just trying to figure out what this pin stands for.

Thanks,
Doug

 

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[daroofa]

Re: Does anyone recognize this pin?

Christian Endeavor


"Christian Endeavor, association in evangelical Protestant Churches for strengthening spiritual life and promoting Christian activities among its members. The first Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor was started in 1881 by Dr. Francis E. Clark in Portland, Maine. Within a few years the organization had become not only interdenominational but international, and a world union was formed in 1895, with Clark as president. Started primarily as a youth movement, the association now includes all age groups and numbers in the millions. Many denominations are represented in the association's membership."

http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Christian+Endeavor
http://www.timepassagesnostalgia.com/&searchkeywords=christian+endeavor+pin&sis=1&rdir=1

 

[turtlefoot13]

Re: Does anyone recognize this pin?

You are GOOD! Thank you. This evangelist, is mentioned in several period articles that also mention his work with Christian Endeavor. I appreciate your ID!

Thanks,
Doug