Background
Nelson, George Bliss was born on May 21, 1876 in Amherst, Wisconsin, United States. Son of James J. and Juniata P. (Andrews) Nelson.
Nelson, George Bliss was born on May 21, 1876 in Amherst, Wisconsin, United States. Son of James J. and Juniata P. (Andrews) Nelson.
B.L., University of Wisconsin, 1898. Bachelor of Laws, George Washington University, 1902. Doctor of Laws, Nashotah House, 1941.
District attorney Portage County, 1906-1912. Appointed justice Wisconsin Supreme Court, September 25, 1930. elected for 10 year term, 1935.
Member of the board of Regents of Normal Schools, Wisconsin, 1910-1920. Member American and Wisconsin State bar associations, Order of Coif, Theta Delta Chi, Phi Delta Phi. Mason (32°), Shriner, Elk.
Clubs: Madison Literary, Town and Gown, Rotary (honorary).
Married Ruth Weller, April 16, 1912. Children: James J., Reginald W., George B.