John Deighton
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For the English army officer and cricketer, see John Deighton (cricketer). For the English singer born with this name, see Chris Farlowe.
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.