Laban Ainsworth

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. [cite web|last = Lambert|first = Peter|title = The Jaffrey Meetinghouse (brochure)|publisher = Town of Jaffrey, New Hampshire|date = 1999|url = http://www.geocities.com/prlambert76/afortune/ainsworth.html|accessdate = 2008-08-15] Ainsworth was also adept at writing hymnals.fact|date=August 2008

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