Jack W. Witten

Jack Walter Witten (August 7, 1880 – October 30, 1959) was an American politician and physician from Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1924 to 1934 and later from 1944 to 1957. He served one term in the Virginia Senate from 1936 to 1938.

Early life Jack Walter Witten was born on August 7, 1880, in Tazewell County, Virginia, to Virginia Catherine (née Custer) and Robert Baity Witten. Witten moved to Tazewell, Virginia, and attended public schools there. He graduated from Tazewell College. He graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1905. He interned at Richmond City Hospital.

Career In 1906, Witten opened his medical office in Tazewell. He was commissioned as major in 1920. He worked as a physician in Tazewell County for over 50 years. Four of the boys he took in served as pages during his legislative career.

Awards and legacy In 1949, the Medical College of Virginia recognized Witten as alumnus of the year. In 1956, he was awarded for his work with homeless boys by the Lane Bryant awards committee.

In 1963, Witten's home was sold. After his death, his personal papers, citations, election certificates, service records and decorations were donated to Breaks Park Museum.