Theodore Abrahamson (June 24, 1900 – October 21, 1978) was a Norwegian American immigrant, dairy farmer, businessman, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and mayor of Tigerton, Wisconsin.
Theodore Abrahamson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Menominee–Shawano district | |
| In office January 5, 1959 – January 4, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Robert G. Marotz (Shawano) |
| Succeeded by | Herbert J. Grover |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 24, 1900 Lyngdal, Norway |
| Died | October 21, 1978 (aged 78) Wittenberg, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sevrina Abrahamson |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer Businessman Politician |
Biography
editAbrahamson was born in Lyngdal, Norway,[1] and received his early education in Norway. After immigrating to the United States, he attended evening school and worked as a dairy farmer. He owned two feed elevators and was the founder and owner of a milk house company.[2]
Career
editAbrahamson was president of Tigerton, Wisconsin from 1948 to 1964, and was a member of the Shawano County, Wisconsin Board from 1936 to 1939 and from 1956 to 1964.[3] Abrahamson was elected to the State Assembly in 1958 and re-elected in 1960 and 1962.[1] He represented Menominee and Shawano counties.[2]
Personal life
editAbrahamson and his wife Sevrina (née Eikaas, 1893–1983) had two sons and a daughter;[1] Lennert Abrahamson, Harvin Abrahamson, and Sylvia Abrahamson.[4] They resided in Tigerton, Wisconsin.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Former Legislator Abrahamson Dies". The Capital Times. Madison, WI. October 23, 1978. p. 4. Retrieved December 7, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Legislative Reference Bureau (1962). The Wisconsin Blue Book. Legislative Reference Bureau. p. 61.
- ^ "Abrahamson, Theodore 1900". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-01-10.
- ^ "Theodore Abrahamson in the 1940 Census". Ancestry.com. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
