Laban Ainsworth
Date of Birth : Jul 19, 1757
Date of Death : Mar 17, 1858
Laban Ainsworth 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.