D.L. Moody Timeline
1837
1841
Moody’s father died tragically in 1841, leaving Betsey with seven children, eight months pregnant with twins, and saddled with debt. Aided by relatives and the local Unitarian minister, the family held on as best they could. Faced with severe financial straits, Betsey often sent the boys away during the winter…
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1854
1855
Converted on April 21st through Sunday school teacher; denied membership at Mt. Vernon Congregational Church
1856
1858
1860
John V. Farwell elected superintendent of the North Market Mission; Abraham Lincoln visits
1861
1862
Marries Emma C. Revell on August 28; as delegate of U.S. Christian Commission, works with Civil War soldiers
1863