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The Denison Daily News
Saturday, February 1, 1879
pg. 4

Died, January 27th at 3 p.m. at his residence five miles east of Denison, Mr. A.C. Messenger, aged 38 years.
Mr. Messenger was a native of Tuscumbia, Alabama, his father being editor of the North Alabamian published at that town for many years. When the late conflict between the North and South commenced, he at once espoused the cause of his native country - the Sunny South, and entered the Confederate Army as a member of the 27th regiment Alabama infantry, which formed a part of Hood's celebrated brigade. At the battle of Franklin, Tennessee, while gallantly fighting for the defense of his native country, he received a gunshot in the mouth, the ball lodging in his throat. It was never extracted, and this wound, after many years of suffering, has caused his death.
He emigrated to Texas after the war and purchased a farm near the city, on which he resided until his death.
He leaves a wife and four children to deplore the loss of an affectionate husband and a kind father.
Strictly honorable in all his dealings, courteous and affable to all, his death is sincerely regretted by his neighbors and his many friends.
To the bereaved family the News extends its sincere sympathies.

The Sunday Gazetteer
Sunday, February 18, 1912
pg. 4

DEATH OF ASA MESSENGER
Asa Messenger, age 36 years and 8 months, died Monday morning after a brief illness at the home of his sister, Mrs. W.S. Pearson, No. 413 East Gandy St. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning from the residence, Elder E.W. Alderson officiating, the remains being interred in the family burying plot in Oakwood. Mr. Messenger was born and reared near the city, east, in the Carpenter's Bluff neighborhood, but for twenty years or more has made this city his home. For many years he was in the transportation service of the local railways. He was a member of the local lodge Order of Red Men, many of whom attended the funeral; quite a number of relatives from Muskogee and Ravenna were also present.
The deceased leaves his mother, Mrs. E.A. Messenger; two sisters, Mrs. W.S. Pearson of Denison and Mrs. John T. Thomas of Sherman; and one brother, Bright Messenger of Carpenter Bluff.