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Winford Abrams | |
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| 31st Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1908 – April 1916 | |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Minahan |
| Succeeded by | Elmer S. Hall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 20, 1868 Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | September 18, 1921 (aged 53) Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Green Bay, Wisconsin |
| Spouse | Ottilia Rhode |
| Children | 1 |
| Parents |
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Winford Abrams (January 20, 1868 – September 18, 1921) was an American public administrator and politician. He was the 31st mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Biography
[edit]Abrams was born on January 20, 1868.[1] His father, W. J. Abrams, was also mayor of Green Bay, as well as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and Wisconsin State Assembly.
Career
[edit]Abrams was elected to the Green Bay City Council in 1902.[2] In 1904, he was selected to be president of the City Council during the tenure of Mayor Robert E. Minahan.[3][4] Abrams became mayor in 1908[5][6] and served in that role until 1916. In 1918, he became vice mayor, serving under Elmer Hall. Hall resigned in January 1921 to take office as Secretary of State of Wisconsin, at which time Abrams once again became Green Bay's chief executive.[7][8] He remained so until the election of Wenzel Wiesner in April.[9]
Personal
[edit]Abrams married Ottila Rhode (1869–1946).[10][11] They had one daughter. Abrams died from complications due to problems with his heart and Bright's disease on September 18, 1921.[12][13] He is buried in Allouez, Wisconsin.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Winford Abrams (1868-1921)". City of Green Bay. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ↑ "New Council Meets Tuesday". Green Bay Semi-Weekly Gazette. Green Bay, WI. April 5, 1902. p. 1. Retrieved July 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Gray and Fontaine Are Minor Factors Now at Green Bay". Milwaukee Daily News. Milwaukee, WI. April 13, 1904. p. 10. Retrieved July 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Tried to Oust Alderman Cady". Green Bay Semi-Weekly Gazette. Green Bay, WI. April 16, 1904. p. 1. Retrieved July 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Abrams Wins from Warren; Contest Close". Green Bay Semi-Weekly Gazette. Green Bay, WI. April 11, 1908. p. 1. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "City Council Seated; Names Its Officials". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Green Bay, WI. April 15, 1908. p. 1. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Abrams to Carry Duties of Mayor until Next April". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Green Bay, WI. January 3, 1921. p. 10. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Council Receives Hall Resignation at Meeting Today". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Green Bay, WI. January 4, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "City's Chief Sworn In Late on Wednesday". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Green Bay, WI. April 7, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ottila Rhode Abrams". Valley Times. North Hollywood, CA. July 30, 1946. p. 3. Retrieved July 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Abrams, Ottila Rhode". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, CA. July 31, 1946. p. 36. Retrieved July 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Vice Mayor Dies Early Sunday". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Green Bay, WI. September 19, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved July 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Winford Abrams Dies at Green Bay Home". The Capital Times. Madison, WI. September 19, 1921. p. 4. Retrieved July 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
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