Edward DeVries

The Life and Ministry of Brigadier General Richard Montgomery Gano Edward DeVries

His grandfather, John Gano, baptized George Washington in the Potomac. His grandson, Howard Hughes, was the eccentric germaphobe. Always a Christian gentleman, Richard Montgomery Gano distinguished himself as a Pastor, Congressman, medical Doctor, and as a Brigadier General in the Confederate States Army. During the War, Kirby Smith, Commander of the Army of Trans-Mississippi, said Gano was, "the most brilliant and effective" general in the western theatre. After the war, Gano would start churches throughout Kansas and Texas, preach protracted meetings throughout the re-united States, and baptize close to 5,000 converts. This volume is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration for greater service to God or Country. Always a Christian gentleman, Richard Montgomery Gano distinguished himself as a Pastor, Congressman, Medical Doctor, and as a Brigadier General in the Confederate States Army. This volume is a must-read for anyone who is seeking inspiration for greater service to God or Country. Military achievement was only a small portion of the life-story of this popular Confederate General who planted churches all across Texas and Kansas, baptizing nearly 5,000 personal converts during the course of his ministry. His character and strong Christian faith is documented in this 10-chapter book. 41 sources are listed in the endnotes. Historian John Dwyer has written the Foreword.