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Lua Getsinger
Born | November 1, 1871 |
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Died | May 2, 1916 |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Louise/Lulu/Lucinda Aurora Moore, Mrs.
Edward C. Getsinger |
Occupation | Speaker |
Known for | Disciple of 'Abdu'l-Bahá |
Title | "Banner", “Herald of the Covenant” and "Mother of the believers" |
Spouse(s) | Edward Getsinger |
Parent(s) | Reuben D.
Moore and Ellen McBride Moore |
Louise Aurora Getsinger (1 November 1871, – 2 May 1916), known as Lua, was one of the first Western members of the Bahá'í Faith,[1] recognized as joining the religion on May 21, 1897, just two years after Thornton Chase.[2]:pxxvii Born into the rural countryside of western New York state and initially with a heterodox understanding of the teachings of the religion, by her fervor she corrected many understandings and grew to become a prominent disciple of 'Abdu'l-Bahá with an international reputation, being named “Herald of the Covenant” and "Mother