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Philip N. Gumbs
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Philip N. Gumbs (April 29, 1923 - October 18, 2005) was an American lawyer, Democratic Party politician, and judge from New Jersey. He was the first African American to serve on the Board of Chosen Freeholders for Monmouth County, New Jersey and be appointed judge in the county. Background Gumbs was a first generation American. He served in U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and his law degree from Lincoln University in Missouri. He worked as a probation officer and practice law. Career Political office Gumbs entered public service by joining of the Matawan Board of Education. He was the first African American to serve the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders. He was elected in 1973 and served from January 1974 until April 1976. Gumbs was chosen as Director of the Board for the years 1975 and 1976. Judgeship In 1976 Gumbs was appointed judge to Worker's Compensation Court Judge by Governor of New Jersey Brendan Byrne, a position he kept until January 1, 2002. He sat on court in four counties. 
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