Cortes S. Shuman (1882 - 1916)

Born 6 Apr 1882 in Chesterville Dearborn County Indiana, USA

Ancestors

Died 19 May 1916 at age 34 in Dillsboro Dearborn County Indiana, USA

Biography

Cortes S. Shuman was the son of Albert James Shuman and Sarah Ann "Anna B." Wheeler Shuman. He was a

brother to Ernest Wheeler Shuman and adopted sister Rosa Shuman. He married Mayme F. Mulford 3-15-1902 in

Dearborn Co., IN; their son was Lovell S. Shuman.

"Cortes S. Shuman, son of Albert J. and Anna Shuman, was born in Chesterville, Dearborn county, Ind., April 6th,

1882. While yet a small boy he moved with his parents to Ripley county, where he has spent the greater part of his

brief, but active life. He was married to Mayme Mulford, March 15th, 1902. To them was born one child, Lovel now

thirteen years old. Three years ago he united with the M.E. church at Green Chapel under the ministry of Rev. T. J.

Hart. He early offered his service to the church, took upon himself his Christian obligations and was filling the office

of church trustee at the time of his death. The church will feel keenly the loss of this brother. He was a member of

the order of Knights of Pythias at Elrod, and was, in the estimation of his brothers, deemed a real knight and was

held in the highest regard by them all. He loved his order and contributed much toward its success. Up until some

months ago Mr. Shuman had enjoyed the best of health and in all appearance embraced every element of physical

strength. Last December it was discovered that he was a victim of sarcoma. The most skilled physicians were

employed, every known remedy of medical science was administered and the tenderest and most loving nursing

was given him, but to no avail and on May 19th, 1916 he submitted to the Angel of death, aged 34 years, 1 month

and 13 days. What he suffered he and God only knows. Forty days and nights he was in the Good Samaritan and

Jewish hospitals, six weeks under the care of a specialist and several weeks in the hands of his home physician.

Yet he bore his suffering patiently, and with a surprising amount of cheerfulness. He leaves to mourn his untimely

departure, his wife, one son, father and mother, one brother, a number of other relatives and a host of friends. He

will long be remembered as an industrious and progressive farmer, an obliging neighbor, a loving husband and

father and as a young man of the highest type of moral principles and clean in all his habits of life. It is very hard

for us to understand the justice of all things, but we have no disposition to question the wisdom of God and believe

Him when He says, 'all things work together for good to them that love the Lord.' And our brother had the feeling

like Paul, that his affliction worketh for him. 'A far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.' He left his testimony

with Pastor and loved ones that in his affliction he had prayed much, that he had the confidence that his Savior

had spoken peace to his soul and was ready to receive him when the time came. 'Dangers stand thick through all

the ground, To push us to the tomb; And fierce diseases wait around To hurry mortals home.' "

"Card of Thanks We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for the kindness shown us in our sad bereavement in

the loss of our beloved son and husband Cortes Shuman. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Shuman, Mrs. Mayme Shuman".

Parents: Albert James Shuman (1858 - 1931) Sarah Ann Wheeler Shuman (1860 - 1953) Spouse: Mayme F. Mulford Stevens (1884 - 1957) Children: Lovell S Shuman (1903 - 1948)* Inscription: Two tombstones, each inscribed "Cortes S. Shuman 1882 1916". Burial: Oakdale Cemetery Dillsboro Dearborn County Indiana, USA Plot: W236-6.4

Maintained by: mrs Originally Created by: dhintx Record added: Sep 18, 2009 Find A Grave Memorial# 42105715^[1]

Sources

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Footnotes

1. ↑ Entered by Elizabeth Loftus.

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