John Deighton

John Deighton
BornNovember 1830 (1830-11)
Hull, Yorkshire, England
Died(1875-05-23)May 23, 1875 (aged 44)
Granville, British Columbia, Canada
NationalityEnglish Canadian
Other namesGassy Jack
OccupationBar owner/steamboat captain
Known forFounding Gastown

John Deighton (November 1830 – May 23, 1875), better known as "Gassy Jack", was a bar-owner in British Columbia. The Gastown neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia takes its name from him.

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