Chapman Duncan Healed of Consumption Through Divine Direction

At age 20, Chapman Duncan suffered from severe consumption (tuberculosis) and decided to travel to South America for his health. While traveling on the Ohio River canal and becoming increasingly debilitated, the Lord spoke to him by the Spirit with a clear message: "Thou shalt prosecute thy journey no farther south than the mouth of the Ohio river. If you do, you shall die." The Spirit then told him, "If thou wilt go to the place of gathering of my people thou shalt live." Chapman turned his course toward St. Louis and Missouri, where he found the Latter-day Saints. He joined the Church in Jackson County in December 1832, was baptized by Elder Titus Billings, confirmed by Bishop Partridge, and received the Holy Ghost. He then spoke with new tongues and prophesied. From that point, his health began to improve and he lived a long, productive life in the Church, eventually becoming a prominent leader and serving missions. His recovery from consumption was complete—he lived to be 88 years old, dying in 1900.