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.
