George Washington Truett
George Washington Truett, also known as George W. Truett (May 6, 1867 – July 7, 1944), was an American clergyman who was the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, from 1897 until 1944, and the president of the Southern Baptist Convention from 1927 to 1929. He was one of the "most famous Southern Baptist" preachers and writers of his era.
George Washington Truett | |
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| Born | May 6, 1867 Hayesville, North Carolina, US |
| Died | July 7, 1944 (aged 77) Dallas, Texas, US |
| Education | Grayson College, Baylor University |
| Occupation | Pastor |
| Years active | 1890–1944 |
| Spouse | Josephine "Jo" Jenkins Truett (married 1894–1944, his death) |
| Parent(s) | Charles L. and Mary R. Kimsey Truett |
| Religion | Southern Baptist |
| Church | First Baptist Church of Dallas (1897–1944) |
| Ordained | Whitewright Baptist Church (1890) |
Offices held | President, Southern Baptist Convention (1927–1929) |
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