Day in the Life

May 20, 1839

Journal Entry

May 20, 1839 ~ Monday

20 I moved my family & affects about 20 rods into a room in front of the public square a room in front occupied
by Elder Eligah Fordham I occipied it by permission of Mr Kilbourn. I also assisted Br Fordham in moving his goods
Montrose is now inhabited by all classes of people about one half are now members of the Church the remainder of
the people are a mixture of all classes the most of them are eastern men there is however a small number of
Missourians there is a man by the name of Camel who is a desperado regardless of all law & consequences which
makes much trouble in the place Doct Garla GALLAND & Mr Kilbourn are the principle owners of the place

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Kilbourne, David Wells
12 Apr 1803 - 26 Apr 1876
Fordham, Elijah
12 Apr 1798 - 9 Sep 1879
Galland, Isaac
15 May 1791 - 27 Sep 1858

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Church leaders escape while being transported for trial with the help of their guards; Church members move to Commerce, Illinois and establish Nauvoo.
Wilford receives the official call to serve his third mission.

May 20, 1839