Harvey R. Abraham

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(1895-01-15)January 15, 1895
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedNovember 18, 1973(1973-11-18) (aged 78)
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJessie Abraham
Alma materOshkosh Business College
ProfessionPhotographic processor
Real estate salesman
Politician

Early life

Abraham 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

Abraham 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]

He died on November 18, 1973, in Oshkosh.[10][11]

Personal life

Abraham and his wife Jessie were married on April 3, 1926.[12]

References
  1. Legislative Reference Bureau (1948). Blue Book. Legislative Reference Bureau. p. 73.
  2. Legislative Reference Bureau (1950). Wisconsin Blue Book, 1950. Legislative Reference Bureau. p. 71.
  3. "Abraham, Harvey R. 1895". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
  4. "Harvey R. Abraham". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
  5. "Officers of the Oshkosh Elks Club". Oshkosh Public Museum. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  6. "Members of the Oshkosh Elks Club". Oshkosh Public Museum. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  7. "Oshkosh City Government Officers". Oshkosh Public Museum. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  8. "Term: Abraham, Harvey R. 1895". Wisconsin Historical Societu. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  9. Wisconsin. Legislatur (1949). Final Bulletin of the Proceedings of the Wisconsin Legislature. Legislative Reference Bureau. p. 1.
  10. Industrial Commission (1956). State of Wisconsin Blue Book. Industrial Commission. p. 66.
  11. "Abraham, Harvey R." Oshkosh Public Museum. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  12. "Album from Harvey R. Abraham". Oshkosh Public Museum. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
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