Catherine Booth was a nineteenth-century Methodist theologian, writer, and evangelist who co-founded The Salvation Army alongside her husband, William Booth. Born in Ashbourne in 1829, she became a prominent voice for women's rights within the church, arguing that women possessed an equal spiritual calling to preach the gospel. Throughout her life, she served as a powerful preacher and missionary, addressing diverse audiences ranging from the wealthy to those struggling with alcoholism. Her significant influence on the development of the Christian Mission led to her being remembered as the Mother of The Salvation Army.