American politician
Harvey R. Abraham
In office 1947–1960
Born (1895-01-15 ) January 15, 1895Oshkosh, Wisconsin , U.S.Died November 18, 1973(1973-11-18) (aged 78)Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. Political party Republican Spouse Jessie Abraham Alma mater Oshkosh Business College Profession Photographic processor Real estate salesman Politician
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.
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 (née Beggs) were married on April 3, 1926. They had four children.[ 12]
References
^ 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 .
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