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Stephen Marshall
Colonel Stephen Marshall is buried in Kensico Cemetery. He retired from active service in 1929.
| Colonel Stephen Marshall | |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel |
| Birth Date | 1863 |
| Death Date | January 22, 1942 |
| Relations | Lucinda Marshall (wife) |
| Colonel Margaret Marshall (wife) | |
| Marshall Family | |
Appointments
| Appointment | Rank | From | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Principal - College for Officers Training - Central Territory |
Obituary
Col. Stephen Marshall, retired, one of the leading Salvation Army officers in this country and a resident of 1300 Laurel avenue, Wanamassa, died of a heart attack yesterday afternoon while visiting a local barber shop. He was 78.
Colonel Marshall retired 12 years ago after serving in some of the most important Salvation Army commands. He entered Salvation Army work at the age of 22 and served 11 appointments in his native Canada before coming to the United States. He was born in Limehouse, Can., Ont.
During his career in the United States, he served in New York, Minnesota, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Illinois. He opened the Salvationists' first boarding house for young women in St. Louis during the World's fair of 1904. He retired after serving in the New England command.
Colonel Marshall's widow is the former Margaret Glass. They had a daughter, Mrs. Fred O'Neil, Philadelphia, and the following five sons: Herbert w., Baltimore; Ernest A., Scranton; Norman S., New York; John C., Chicago, and George H., Atlanta. Colonel Marshall is also survived by a brother, Thomas, Acton, Can.; 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
The body was removed to the Farry Memorial Funeral home, 403 Third avenue.
The body will be viewed at the funeral home tomorrow from noon to 3 p.m. at which time the funeral will be held in charge of Commissioner Richard H. Holz, Ocean Grove, retired. Speakers will be Lt. Col. David Stitt, this city, retired, and Brig. Ralph Miller, Newark. Others taking part will be Capt. John Waldron, Brig. John McGee and Mrs. Col. Marie Gauntlett. A quartet of local young people will sing.
Territorial services in charge of Commissioner Alexander M. Damon are to be held at the Army's Memorial temple, New York, Monday morning followed by burial in Kensico cemetery.
The local Salvationist have scheduled a memorial rite for Sunday night, Feb. 1.
All of Col. and Mrs. Marshall's childeren, with the exception of their son, William, are prominent leaders in Salvation Army work.