Walter L. Wilson: Chronology of Events
 Walter L. Wilson, M.D. (1881-1969) was an American medical doctor,
salesman, businessman, preacher, and soul-winner. He recorded
many of his remarkable experiences in a series of books to
instruct and encourage others in the great work of spreading
the Gospel. Contemporary of Harry Ironside, M. R. DeHaan,
L. S. Chafer, and Oswald J. Smith. |
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| 1881 | Born in Aurora, Indiana, United States (May 27). |
| 1896 | Converted to Christ at age of 15. |
| 1899-1904 | Graduated from high school. Attended University Medical College of Kansas City; because he was color blind, had to take additional year of training at Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago. Worked part-time in tent-making business of future father-in-law. |
| 1904 | Married Marion Baker (Jan 6). Received medical degree and license. Begins medical career in Webb City, Missouri. |
| 1905 | Returned to Kansas City, Missouri, at request of his seriously ill father-in-law and went into tent-making business full-time; part-time doctor. |
| 1920 | Helped organize Central Bible Hall (name changed to Central Bible Church), in Kansas City, Missouri, and served as pastor, 1920-1961. |
| 1924 | Began radio program at WOQ in Kansas City, and later WDAF, Kansas City which lasted about 15 years until 1938. |
| 1932 | Co-founded and first president of Kansas City Bible Institute (name changed to Kansas City Bible College in 1935). |
| 1948 | Helped start Flagstaff Mission to the Navajo in southwestern United States. |
| 1961 | Midwest Bible College and Kansas City Bible College merged to form Calvary Bible College; served as president, 1938-1945. |
| 1962 | Mrs. Marion Wilson dies (Sept 25). |
| 1964 | Dr. Wilson married Ruth Selders (Jan 10). |
| 1969 | Dr. Wilson suffered a stroke and died in Kansas City, Missouri (May 24). |
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