George B. Nelson

George Bliss Nelson (May 21, 1876  January 10, 1943) was an American lawyer from Portage County, Wisconsin. He was a justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court from 1930 through 1942. He earlier served as district attorney of Portage County.

George B. Nelson
Nelson circa 1940
Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
In office
September 30, 1930  December 11, 1942
Appointed byWalter J. Kohler Sr.
Preceded byE. Ray Stevens
Succeeded byElmer E. Barlow
District Attorney of Portage County, Wisconsin
In office
January 1, 1907  January 1, 1913
Preceded byG. M. Dahl
Succeeded byD. S. Sickelsteel
Personal details
Born(1876-05-21)May 21, 1876
Amherst, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJanuary 10, 1943(1943-01-10) (aged 66)
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeForest Cemetery, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Ruth Weller
(m. 19121943)
Children
  • Elizabeth Juniata Nelson
  • (b. 1915; died 1918)
  • George Bliss Nelson Jr.
  • (b. 1921; died 1985)
RelativesReginald Heber Weller (father-in-law)
Education
ProfessionLawyer
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