John Gano | |
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| Born | July 22, 1727 |
| Died | August 10, 1804
(aged 77) |
| Monuments | Gano Chapel at William Jewell College |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | "The Hero of Chatterton Hill" and "The Fighting Chaplain" |
| Education | Princeton University |
| Occupation(s) | 1st Chaplain of the Kentucky Legislature, Minister, and Soldier |
| Known for | Writing "Biographical memoirs of the late Rev. John Gano, of Frankfort" and allegedly baptizing George Washington |
| Board member of | Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York |
| Honours | Membership in Society of the Cincinnati |
| Military Service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ | Continental Army |
| Years of service | 1776-1783 |
| Rank | Brigade Chaplain |
| Unit | 19th Continental Regiment |
| Wars/Battles | |
John Gano (July 22, 1727– August 10, 1804) was a Baptist minister, soldier, patriot, and Revolutionary War chaplain who allegedly baptized his friend, General George Washington.[1][2] He was also notable for his bravery at the Battle of White Plains and crossing the Delaware River with General Washington.[3][4] Gano later served as the first chaplain of the Kentucky Legislature in 1798.[5] He was the founder of the Gano political family, which included several generations of politicians and military officers.
- ^ "Religion: Washington's Baptism" Time Magazine, September 5, 1932 http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,744297,00.html Archived 2013-08-13 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Research, Kentucky Kindred Genealogical (2021-10-28). "Rev. John Gano and Wife Sarah – First Revolutionary Soldier Re-Interred in D.A.R. Lot in Frankfort Cemetery – Franklin County". Kentucky Kindred Genealogy. Retrieved 2022-06-08.
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:4was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "John Gano Chosen Chaplain for Kentucky General Assembly". baptisthistoryhomepage.com. Retrieved 2022-06-08.
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