PAUL HARDING NUZUM, born 7 October 1920, in Wilding, Jackson County, W.Va., was the son of Rev. Harry Edward Nuzum and Nellie Esther Ford, married in Jackson County, in 1907. Raymond is found in the 1930 census of Tyler County, W.Va., and the 1940 census of Harrison County.

1930 Census, Centreville District, Tyler County, W.Va.
#32
Harry E. Nuzum, Head, 45, Minister M. E. Church, b. W.Va.
Nelie Nuzum, Wife, 40, b. W.Va.
Juanita Nuzum, Daughter, 17, b. W.Va.
Buhl Nuzum, Son, 15, b. W.Va.
Frederick Nuzum, Son, 12, b. W.Va.
Harding Nuzum, Son, 9, b. W.Va.
Novella Nuzum, Daughter, 4, b. W.Va.

1940 Census, Union District, Harrison County, W.Va.
#32
Harry E. Nuzum, Head, 55, Minister Jarvisville M. E. Church, b. W.Va.
Nellie Nuzum, Wife, 50, b. W.Va.
Paul Nuzum, Son, 19, b. W.Va.
Novella Nuzum, Daughter, 14, b. W.Va.

At Salem, W.Va., Paul H. Nuzum enlisted in the U. S. Army National Guard 6 January 1941. He had one year of college, was an actor, and he resided in Harrison County.