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Dr. Messenbaugh was born 55 years ago, graduating from Washington University Medical School in 1898, after which he took his postgraduate work in Chicago, New York and New Orleans. Moving to Oklahoma City in 1900, he acquired a large clientele and always held the admiration and respect of his colleagues. He was married to Miss Laura Whisler in 1907, and is survived by his widow, who is prominent in school and club work, and two children, Edith, Fine Arts student at Oklahoma City University, and Joe, Medical student in the same school.

Dr. Messenbaugh, in addition to his professional work, always tools great interest in civic affairs and was one of the men who made Oklahoma City a more worth while place to live. He was elected to the Mayorality in 1904, by a large majority, and served in that office until 1907. He was president of the Washington University Alumni Association, and since his location in Oklahoma has been a member of the Oklahoma County, the State and the American Medical associations, besides holding membership in other special scientific bodies. His passing is sincerely mourned by a host of friends who realized his fitness. His city and state sustained a great loss in his untimely passing.

Source: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 6, No. 3, September 1928, p. 400-401.

Submitted by Marti Graham, July 2003. Information posted as courtesy to researchers. The submitter is not related to nor researching any of the above.