| Myron Kent | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Wilder Pancoast August 27, 1844 Medina County, Ohio |
| Died | June 6th, 1912 (aged 67) Bismarck, North Dakota |
| Burial place | Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck, North Dakota |
| Occupation(s) | Land Developer and Businessman |
| Known for | Founder of Mora, Minnesota |
| Criminal charges | Murder 2nd Degree |
| Criminal penalty | Death (later commuted to life in prison) |
| Criminal status | Convicted |
| Children | 1 Earl Kent |
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In May 1882 Myron Kent was the first person to plat Mora, Minnesota in the United States. He was also the first postmaster, built the first building and business. Kent served on the first school board of Mora School, established in 1883. Later in life he was tried and convicted of murdering his wife Julia Laird by the state of North Dakota and was sentenced to death. After the death penalty in North Dakota was abolished his sentence was commuted to life.
Biography
Early life
Kent was born as William Wilder Pancoast and lived in Ohio for his early years.
Marriage and children
Myron Kent married Julia Laird, daughter of a wealthy businessman in Pine County on New Year's Eve. 1882. They had one child together, named Earl Kent.
Death
On June 6, 1912, Myron Kent suffered a heart attack while in prison serving a life sentence and passed away.
References
- ^ Troolin, Amy; Foster, Earl J. (2012). Kanabec County. Arcadia. p. 53. ISBN 9780738590561.
- Troolin, Amy; Foster, Earl J. (2012). Kanabec County. Arcadia. p. 89. ISBN 9780738590561.
- Shutter, Marion Daniel, ed. (1897). Progressive Men of Minnesota. Minneapolis Journal. p. 181.
- "Early Mora History | Mora, MN". www.ci.mora.mn.us. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
- "THE MYSTERIOUS LIFE of MORA'S FOUNDER" (PDF).
- ^ "Newspaper called North Dakota murder trial 'remarkable'". InForum. 2009-12-20. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
- "Mandan Historical Society". www.mandanhistory.org. Retrieved 2023-04-13.