The full biographical sketch as printed, transcribed from the public-domain book. Spelling and wording are the original author’s; a few scanning errors may remain.
ROYAL E. BRISBINE, M. D.
The medical profession of Muscatine county is represented by many able practitioners who by conscientious attention to their calling have won the con- fidence of the public. Among the number may be named Dr. Royal E. Bris- bine, for four years past in practice at Atalissa. Although young in the profes- sion he has met with gratifying success and each year his services are in greater demand because of his knowledge and professional skill.
He was born in Cedar county, Iowa, August 11, 1880, a son of W. C. and Sarah J. (Beach) Brisbine, the former also a native of Cedar county and the latter of Canada. They were married in Minnesota and subsequently came to Cedar county, where the father engaged in farming until 1905, when he took up his residence at West Liberty, Iowa. One year later, however, he removed to Wyoming, and he and his wife are now living upon a ranch of twenty-three hundred acres, while he devotes his time quite successfully to cattle-raising. Four children came to brighten the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brisbine, namely : John, now deceased; Royal E., our subject; Andrew C, of Stewart, Minne- sota; and Amanda M., the wife of John Wagner, of Wyoming.
Royal E. Brisbine received his preliminary education in the district schools of Cedar county and as he grew up gave indications of adaptation to a pro- fessional career. Accordingly he matriculated at the State University of Iowa and was graduated from the medical department of that institution June 14, 1906, with the degree of M. D. He at once located in Atalissa, where he has since been actively engaged in practice. Having thoroughly prepared for the duties of his profession he met with a friendly reception at the very outset and today his services are in demand throughout a wide region in this part of the state.
On the i6th day of April, 1908, Dr. Brisbine was united in marriage to Miss Lauretta M. Breese, a daughter of John R. and Mozelle (Kerr) Breese, the former a native of Wales and the latter of Johnson county, Iowa. The par- ents are now living at Iowa City, Iowa, Airs. Brisbine being one of three chil- dren comprising their family. A daughter, Marian J., born February 14, 1910, has blessed the home of Dr. and Mrs. Brisbine.
Politically Dr. Brisbine gives his support to the republican party and fra- ternally he is quite prominent being a valued member of the blue lodge, No. 122, A. F. & A. M., at Atalissa and also of the Order of the Eastern Star; Mohas- san Grotto, No. 22, M. O. V. P. E. R., of Davenport, Iowa ; the Odd Fellows lodge of West Liberty ; the Modern Woodmen of America ; the Woodmen of the World; and the Royal Neighbors. He and his wife are affiliated with the Presbyterian church, in which he is a member of the board of trustees. A man of scholarly attainments and culture, the success of Dr. Brisbine is due to his gentlemanly address, thorough knowledge of his profession and a prac- tical application of its principles in the art of healing. He is popular among his brother practitioners and has many friends in Muscatine county.
Source: History of Muscatine County, Iowa. See the original pages at the Internet Archive.
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