John Gano
John Gano | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Spouse | Mary Stites (m. 1755; died 1792) |
| Children | 11 |
| 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 |
| 1st Chaplain of the Kentucky Legislature | |
| In office November 8, 1798 – August 10, 1804 | |
| Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York | |
| In office November 12, 1784 – April 13, 1787 | |
John Gano (July 22, 1727– August 10, 1804) was an American Baptist minister, soldier, patriot, and military chaplain who allegedly baptized his friend, George Washington. He was also notable for his bravery at the Battle of White Plains and crossing the Delaware River with General Washington. Gano later served as the first chaplain of the Kentucky Legislature in 1798. He was the founder of the Gano political family, which included several generations of politicians and military officers.