Harvey R. Abraham (January 15, 1895 – November 18, 1973) was an American photographic processor, real estate salesman and politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1900s.
Harvey R. Abraham | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Winnebago County district | |
| In office 1947–1960 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 15, 1895 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | November 18, 1973 (aged 78) Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jessie Abraham |
| Alma mater | Oshkosh Business College |
| Profession | Photographic processor Real estate salesman Politician |
Early life
editAbraham was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, educated in the public schools and graduated from Oshkosh Business College.[1] He worked as a sheet metal construction worker before serving overseas in combat duty in the United States Army during World War I.[2][3][4] Following his military service, he worked in photographic processing, real estate and as a travelling salesman. He was a member of the American Legion and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.[5][6]
Political career
editAbraham was a member of the Oshkosh City Council.[7] He served as a Republican member of the State Assembly from 1947 to 1960. While in the Assembly, he was Chairman of the Committee on Excise and Fees and a member of the Judiciary Committee and the State Natural Resources Committee.[8][9]
Personal life
editAbraham and his wife Jessie (née Beggs) were married on April 3, 1926. They had four children.[12]
References
edit- ^ Legislative Reference Bureau (1948). Blue Book. Legislative Reference Bureau. p. 73.
- ^ Legislative Reference Bureau (1950). Wisconsin Blue Book, 1950. Legislative Reference Bureau. p. 71.
- ^ "Abraham, Harvey R. 1895". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ "Harvey R. Abraham". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ "Officers of the Oshkosh Elks Club". Oshkosh Public Museum. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
- ^ "Members of the Oshkosh Elks Club". Oshkosh Public Museum. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
- ^ "Oshkosh City Government Officers". Oshkosh Public Museum. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
- ^ "Term: Abraham, Harvey R. 1895". Wisconsin Historical Societu. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
- ^ Wisconsin. Legislatur (1949). Final Bulletin of the Proceedings of the Wisconsin Legislature. Legislative Reference Bureau. p. 1.
- ^ Industrial Commission (1956). State of Wisconsin Blue Book. Industrial Commission. p. 66.
- ^ "Abraham, Harvey R." Oshkosh Public Museum. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
- ^ "Album from Harvey R. Abraham". Oshkosh Public Museum. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
