Winford Abrams

Winford Abrams (January 20, 1868 – September 13, 1921) was an American public adminsitrator and politician. He was the 31st Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Winford Abrams
31st Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
In office
April 1908 – April 1916
Preceded byRobert E. Minahan
Succeeded byElmer S. Hall
Personal details
Born(1868-01-20)January 20, 1868
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedSeptember 13, 1921(1921-09-13) (aged 53)
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Spouse(s)Ottilia Rhode
Children1
MotherHenrietta T. (Alton) Abrams
FatherWilliam J. Abrams

Biography

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

Abrams was elected to the Green Bay City Council in 1902. In 1904, he was selected to be President of the City Council during the tenure of Mayor Robert E. Minahan. Abrams became Mayor in 1908 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. He remained so until the election of Wenzel Wiesner in April.

Personal

Abrams married Ottilia Rhode. They had one daughter. Abrams died from complications due to problems with his heart and Bright's disease on September 13, 1921. He is buried in Allouez, Wisconsin.[2]

References
  1. "Winford Abrams (1868-1921)". City of Green Bay. Retrieved 2011-11-30.
  2. "Winford Abrams". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-11-30.
Political offices
Preceded by
Elmer S. Hall		 Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
April 1908 – April 1916		 Succeeded by
Robert E. Minahan
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