Born October 6, 1869, in Eau Claire, George L. Blum attended local public schools and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1893. In that same year, he was admitted to the bar, and in February 1895, he formed a law partnership in Eau Claire with John B. Fleming. The firm of Fleming and Blum existed until January 1, 1908, after which time Blum continued his practice alone. Blum was elected county judge in April 1901, and also served as director of the Union National Bank and of the Union Mortgage Loan Company (until January 1, 1934). One of his correspondents in 1933 was Warren P. Knowles, then judge of Pierce County and later governor of Wisconsin. Blum was married to Margaret D. McGillis of Eau Claire; their children were Genevieve F., Margaret G. and George L., Jr. Judge Blum died May 4, 1939.