Myron Kent
Myron Kent | |
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| 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 |
| Occupations | 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.[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]
Biography
[edit | edit source]Early life
[edit | edit source]Kent was born as William Wilder Pancoast and lived in Ohio for his early years.[5]
Marriage and children
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]On June 6, 1912, Myron Kent suffered a heart attack while in prison serving a life sentence and passed away.[6]
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