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- The Mingo Republican, Williamson, WV, Friday, 10 Feb 1911, p. 1, col. 6
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DEATH CLAIMS H. K. SHUMATE
PROMINENT LOCAL ATTORNEY PASSED AWAY SUNDAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS
WAS ONE OF OUR PIONEERS
At 9:40 o'clock Saturday morning February 4th, death claimed Attorney Hiram Kenley Shumate, one of the first citizens of Williamson and one of the oldest members of the local bar. Mr. Shumate had been in declining health for four or five years, suffering with locomotor ataxia, which first affected his lower limbs and gradually extended upward until a vital spot was touched. He had been confined to his home for four or five months, with exception of one day during last December when he made his last appearance before the Circuit court. The end came quickly and without pain.
Mr. Shumate was 67 years of age and was born in Raleigh county, West Virginia. He was educated in the Allegheny college of Virginia and took up the study of law, being admitted to the bar in 1868. He was united in marriage in 1866 with Miss Margaret C. Spuires [sic], of Braxton county.
Early in his career Mr. Shumate showed unusual ability in his profession and soon became known as one of the best lawyers in the state. He practiced in the courts of Raleigh, Wyoming, Cabell, Wayne and Mingo counties, enjoying a large and lucrative practice. When the N. & W. railway was projected Mr. Shumate was made its attorney in West Virginia he being the first counsel employed in this state by the company.
One of the memorable achievements of his career is the part he took in the creation of Mingo County. It was Mr. Shumate who drew the bill that was enacted into law by the state legislature and it was he who run the lines dividing the territory of Mingo from Logan.
Mr. Shumate never held office in this county but served two terms as prosecuting attorney in Raleigh county. However, he took a very active interest in public matters and was influential in politics. His advice and counsel were sought by men who had undertaken large enterprises, and his success in winning cases before the supreme court won him distinction.
Mr. Shumate came to Williamson from Logan 14 years ago and since that time, until physically incapacitated, was one of the leading members of the local bar. He was a member of O'Brien Lodge A. F. & A. M., the Odd Fellows and joined the Baptist church at an early age.
Besides his wife, Mr. Shumate is survived by the following children: Bert, Luther and Carl Shumate, of this city, Mrs. Fred Myers, of Cincinnati and Mrs. James Damron and Mrs. J. M. Studebaker, also of this city. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Will Shumate, of Beckley; Mrs. James Cook, of Oceana and Mrs. Otis Tench, of Raleigh county.
The funeral services were held at the Baptist church at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon and were largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Jarrett, of the Christian church, assisted by Rev. Mr. Wolfe, of the Methodist church. The burial was in charge of O'Brien Lodge A. F. & A. M.
Ceredo Advance, Ceredo, WV, Wednesday, 15 Feb 1911, p. 1, col. 3
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Attorney Shumate Dead.
H. K. Shumate, who resided at the county seat of this county for many years, died at his home at Williamson on the morning of the 4th inst. He was 67 years of age and was one of the leading attorneys of Southern West Virginia.
Mr. Shumate had been in declining health for four or five years, suffering from locomotor ataxia, which first afflicted his lower limbs and gradually extended upward until a vital spot was touched. He had been confined to his home for four or five months.
Owned a H. K. Shumate Real Estate Agency in Wayne Co., WV.
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