Harvey R. Abraham | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Winnebago County district | |
In office 1947–1960 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. | January 15, 1895
Died | November 18, 1973 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 78)
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.
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]
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]
Abraham and his wife Jessie were married on April 3, 1926.[12]