Writing this blog needs some help from Mom. While Grandpa Eastland knew and met me I was only a baby when he passed away at the very young age of 54. In fact, while I have no memory of him I find it interesting that I feel like I do know him. I grew up…
Tag: history
Who are these Salvationists?
I’m sure some of our family must think we’re nuts for being in this organization. We’re not paid well, we’re asked to move around to support the mission, and we wear the uniform of The Salvation Army to bed, well okay, not to bed. My history begins in Gillingham England where my paternal grandfather met…
Coombs BC
Property in Canada that belongs to The Salvation Army is held by The Governing Council of The Salvation Army. But there was a time when there was no Governing Council and property was in the name of the territorial commander. One of those territorial commanders was Thomas B. Coombs. I discovered recently that we still…
Hybrid Thoughts 