~ 1791 - 1886
John Bartholomew Gough was a prominent American temperance advocate, orator, and writer born on August 22, 1817. He was known for his compelling speeches that inspired many to reject alcohol and embrace sobriety, becoming a leading figure in the 19th-century temperance movement. Gough's personal story of struggle with alcoholism and his subsequent transformation made him a powerful spokesperson for the cause.