Myron_Kent

Myron Kent

Myron Kent

American pioneer

In May 1882 Myron Kent was the first person to plat Mora, Minnesota in the United States.[1] He was also the first postmaster, built the first building[1] and business. Kent served on the first school board of Mora School, established in 1883.[2] Later in life he was tried and convicted of murdering his wife[3] 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.[4]

Quick Facts Born, Died ...

Biography

Early life

Kent was born as William Wilder Pancoast and lived in Ohio for his early years.[5]

Marriage and children

Myron Kent married Julia Laird, daughter of a wealthy businessman in Pine County on New Year's Eve. 1882.[6] They had one child together, named Earl Kent.[7]

Death

On June 6, 1912, Myron Kent suffered a heart attack while in prison serving a life sentence and passed away.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    Troolin, Amy; Foster, Earl J. (2012). Kanabec County. Arcadia. p. 53. ISBN 9780738590561.
  2. [2]
    Troolin, Amy; Foster, Earl J. (2012). Kanabec County. Arcadia. p. 89. ISBN 9780738590561.
  3. [3]
    Shutter, Marion Daniel, ed. (1897). Progressive Men of Minnesota. Minneapolis Journal. p. 181.
  4. [4]
    "Early Mora History | Mora, MN". www.ci.mora.mn.us. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
  5. [5]
    "THE MYSTERIOUS LIFE of MORA'S FOUNDER" (PDF).
  6. [6]
    "Newspaper called North Dakota murder trial 'remarkable'". InForum. 2009-12-20. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
  7. [7]
    "Mandan Historical Society". www.mandanhistory.org. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
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