Laban Ainsworth
American clergyman and pastor
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| Intro | American clergyman and pastor | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Musician Composer | |
| Work field | Music | |
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| Birth | 19 July 1757 | |
| Death | 17 March 1858Jaffrey, New Hampshire (aged 100 years) |
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Laban Ainsworth (July 19, 1757 – March 17, 1858) was an American clergyman and pastor. He holds the record for the longest serving pastorate in American history. He served as pastor in Jaffrey, New Hampshire from 1782 to 1858, a period of 76 years. Ainsworth was also adept at writing hymnals.