Jack Robert Nuzum
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Jack Robert Nuzum served several years as Circuit Judge representing Randolph County (20th Circuit) in Elkins, West Virginia
from 1976-1991. Prior to that, he was also a legislator, for Taylor County, West Virginia
and then, neighboring Randolph County, West Virginia
in the West Virginia Legislature
as a member of the House of Delegates. After retirement from the judicial bench, Nuzum served as a Senior Judge for the State of West Virginia's Supreme Court System, occasionally being named to act in the place of other circuit judges when necessary. For many years, Jack R. Nuzum previously was a law partner of former West Virginia Governor Herman G. Kump
in the Elkins law firm of Kump, Kump, and Nuzum. Herman Guy Kump was the 19th Governor of the state of West Virginia.
(1926–2004), the first female editor of a daily newspaper in West Virginia and interviewer of U.S. Presidents. She served as editor of the former Grafton Sentinel and was editor of The Inter-Mountain newspaper (Ogden Newspaper Chain) for many years. They had two children, Jefferson Patton Nuzum (Carrie Gould Nuzum) and Jon Cedric Nuzum (Diane Raszkowski Nuzum). Jack and Eldora Nuzum had two grandchildren, namely Lydia Ann Marie Nuzum and Derek Nuzum.
Eldora and Jack Nuzum were born in Grafton, West Virginia. Jack R. Nuzum was the son of Rena Henderson Rogers Nuzum (1891–1954) and John Frederick Nuzum (1886- ) of Grafton, West Virginia
and he had a half-brother, Chester Rogers. Eldora Nuzum was the daughter of Roy Everett Bolyard (1901–1983) and Georgia Ellen Deavers Bolyard (1909–1994) also of Grafton. Her siblings were Vonda Jean Bolyard Norris (Clyde Dale Norris); Robert Glen Bolyard (Jacqueline Westfall Bolyard); and Dr. Cassandra B. Whyte
(William Rowland Whyte, Jr).
during World War II serving in the Pacific and European Theaters and North Africa or Mediterranean Theater. He first served when it was known as the United States Army Air Corps
. He flew 70 missions during his service. In 1943, Jack R. Nuzum was part of the 17th Troop Carrier Squadron, 12th Air Force and 62nd Troop Carrier group and was awarded an Air Medal
Oak Leaf Cluster on July 16, 1943 for meritorious service in the North African Theater of Operation. A few years after his military service, Jack Nuzum had a private pilot's license. He co-owned a small cub plane
and flew from the Elkins Airport to nearby destinations during the 1950s and part of the 1960s.
In the 1950s and early 1960s, Jack Nuzum served as a member of the color guard for the West Virginia Highlanders Band. The West Virginia Highlanders were originally a post band of the H. W. Daniels Post No. 29, American Legion, of Elkins, West Virginia. The band, now sponsored by Davis and Elkins College, is composed of bagpipe and drum musicians who wear kilts and play music of Scotland, or highland music, in many of the festival parades in West Virginia.
, being credentialed by the West Virginia University College of Law
in 1952. He was educated in the Taylor County, West Virginia public schools and graduated from Grafton High School. Jack R. Nuzum was a member of the Randolph County Bar Association, the West Virginia Bar Association, and the American Bar Association
. As a lawyer, Judge Nuzum practiced before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, and the United States Circuit Court of Appeals (fourth circuit). In addition to public service, Jack Nuzum had 24 years in private practice.
representing the Farm Block and worked with legislation for Daylight Saving Time
(concept of Benjamin Franklin) as the state's determined participation in the time modification via legislation, prior to national time standardization efforts. Nuzum was also instrumental in preliminary drafts that eventually impacted branch banking legislation in the state of West Virginia.
Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins is a city in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. The community was incorporated in 1890 and named in honor of Stephen Benton Elkins , a U.S. Senator from West Virginia. The population was 7,032 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Randolph County...
from 1976-1991. Prior to that, he was also a legislator, for Taylor County, West Virginia
Taylor County, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,089 people, 6,320 households, and 4,487 families residing in the county. The population density was 93 people per square mile . There were 7,125 housing units at an average density of 41 per square mile...
and then, neighboring Randolph County, West Virginia
Randolph County, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 28,262 people, 11,072 households, and 7,661 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile . There were 13,478 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile...
in the West Virginia Legislature
West Virginia Legislature
The West Virginia Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of West Virginia. A bicameral legislative body, the Legislature is split between the upper Senate and the lower House of Delegates. It was established under Article VI of the West Virginia Constitution following the state's...
as a member of the House of Delegates. After retirement from the judicial bench, Nuzum served as a Senior Judge for the State of West Virginia's Supreme Court System, occasionally being named to act in the place of other circuit judges when necessary. For many years, Jack R. Nuzum previously was a law partner of former West Virginia Governor Herman G. Kump
Herman G. Kump
Herman Guy Kump was the Democratic Governor of West Virginia from 1933 to 1937. In 1907, he married Edna Hall Scott. He served as the 19th Governor of West Virginia during the Great Depression.-Early years:...
in the Elkins law firm of Kump, Kump, and Nuzum. Herman Guy Kump was the 19th Governor of the state of West Virginia.
Background
Judge Jack R. Nuzum was married for nearly a half century to Eldora Marie Bolyard NuzumEldora Marie Bolyard Nuzum
Eldora Marie Bolyard Nuzum was a American newspaper editor and journalist who interviewed several United States presidents. She was born in Grafton, West Virginia to Roy Everett Bolyard and Georgia Ellen Deavers Bolyard . Eldora Nuzum started her newspaper career in the 1940s at the daily...
(1926–2004), the first female editor of a daily newspaper in West Virginia and interviewer of U.S. Presidents. She served as editor of the former Grafton Sentinel and was editor of The Inter-Mountain newspaper (Ogden Newspaper Chain) for many years. They had two children, Jefferson Patton Nuzum (Carrie Gould Nuzum) and Jon Cedric Nuzum (Diane Raszkowski Nuzum). Jack and Eldora Nuzum had two grandchildren, namely Lydia Ann Marie Nuzum and Derek Nuzum.
Eldora and Jack Nuzum were born in Grafton, West Virginia. Jack R. Nuzum was the son of Rena Henderson Rogers Nuzum (1891–1954) and John Frederick Nuzum (1886- ) of Grafton, West Virginia
Grafton, West Virginia
Grafton is a city in, and county seat of, Taylor County, West Virginia, USA. The population was 5,489 at the 2000 census. The only two national cemeteries in West Virginia are located in Grafton. Mother's Day was founded in Grafton on May 10, 1908; the city is the home to the International Mother's...
and he had a half-brother, Chester Rogers. Eldora Nuzum was the daughter of Roy Everett Bolyard (1901–1983) and Georgia Ellen Deavers Bolyard (1909–1994) also of Grafton. Her siblings were Vonda Jean Bolyard Norris (Clyde Dale Norris); Robert Glen Bolyard (Jacqueline Westfall Bolyard); and Dr. Cassandra B. Whyte
Cassandra B. Whyte
Cassandra Bolyard Whyte is an American higher education administrator, teacher, and educational researcher. She is recognized for publication and leadership in the areas of higher education management, improving academic performance of students, campus planning and safety, predicting educational...
(William Rowland Whyte, Jr).
Service
Jack Nuzum was a Captain in the United States Army Air ForcesUnited States Army Air Forces
The United States Army Air Forces was the military aviation arm of the United States of America during and immediately after World War II, and the direct predecessor of the United States Air Force....
during World War II serving in the Pacific and European Theaters and North Africa or Mediterranean Theater. He first served when it was known as the United States Army Air Corps
United States Army Air Corps
The United States Army Air Corps was a forerunner of the United States Air Force. Renamed from the Air Service on 2 July 1926, it was part of the United States Army and the predecessor of the United States Army Air Forces , established in 1941...
. He flew 70 missions during his service. In 1943, Jack R. Nuzum was part of the 17th Troop Carrier Squadron, 12th Air Force and 62nd Troop Carrier group and was awarded an Air Medal
Air Medal
The Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States. The award was created in 1942, and is awarded for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.-Criteria:...
Oak Leaf Cluster on July 16, 1943 for meritorious service in the North African Theater of Operation. A few years after his military service, Jack Nuzum had a private pilot's license. He co-owned a small cub plane
and flew from the Elkins Airport to nearby destinations during the 1950s and part of the 1960s.
In the 1950s and early 1960s, Jack Nuzum served as a member of the color guard for the West Virginia Highlanders Band. The West Virginia Highlanders were originally a post band of the H. W. Daniels Post No. 29, American Legion, of Elkins, West Virginia. The band, now sponsored by Davis and Elkins College, is composed of bagpipe and drum musicians who wear kilts and play music of Scotland, or highland music, in many of the festival parades in West Virginia.
Education
Jack Nuzum attended Fairmont State College and after World War II received his law degree from West Virginia UniversityWest Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Other campuses include: West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg; West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery; Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser;...
, being credentialed by the West Virginia University College of Law
West Virginia University College of Law
The West Virginia University College of Law is the professional school for the study of law at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. The law school was established in 1878 as the first professional school in the state of West Virginia...
in 1952. He was educated in the Taylor County, West Virginia public schools and graduated from Grafton High School. Jack R. Nuzum was a member of the Randolph County Bar Association, the West Virginia Bar Association, and the American Bar Association
American Bar Association
The American Bar Association , founded August 21, 1878, is a voluntary bar association of lawyers and law students, which is not specific to any jurisdiction in the United States. The ABA's most important stated activities are the setting of academic standards for law schools, and the formulation...
. As a lawyer, Judge Nuzum practiced before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, and the United States Circuit Court of Appeals (fourth circuit). In addition to public service, Jack Nuzum had 24 years in private practice.
Legislative Work
Jack Nuzum championed legislation in the West Virginia House of DelegatesWest Virginia House of Delegates
The West Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the West Virginia Legislature. Only three states—Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia—refer to their lower house as the House of Delegates.-Historical:-Current:-District organization:...
representing the Farm Block and worked with legislation for Daylight Saving Time
Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time —also summer time in several countries including in British English and European official terminology —is the practice of temporarily advancing clocks during the summertime so that afternoons have more daylight and mornings have less...
(concept of Benjamin Franklin) as the state's determined participation in the time modification via legislation, prior to national time standardization efforts. Nuzum was also instrumental in preliminary drafts that eventually impacted branch banking legislation in the state of West Virginia.