Trotter, Melvin E. (Melvin Earnest), 1870-1940

Evangelist; born May 16, 1870; married Lottie Fisher, April 23, 1891; became an alcoholic and committed petty crimes to help buy liquor; converted in 1897 after hearing a message by Pacific Garden Mission's superintendent Harry Monroe; began working with the mission and joined Monroe in preaching; held a series of religious meetings in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after which he became the superintendent for the new City Rescue Mission which opened on February 24, 1900, later renamed the Mel Trotter Rescue Mission; also helped with other missions around the country; preached on his own and with other evangelists until his death on September 11, 1940.

From the description of Papers of Melvin E. Trotter, 1899-1972. (Wheaton College). WorldCat record id: 30419113