Winford Abrams

Early 20th century American politician.

Winford Abrams

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| (1868-01-20)January 20, 1868
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died| September 18, 1921(1921-09-18) (aged 53)
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place| Woodlawn Cemetery, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Spouse| Ottilia Rhode
Children| 1
Parents|

* William J. Abrams (father)
* Henrietta T. (Alton) Abrams (mother)

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

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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

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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

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Abrams married Ottilia Rhode. They had one daughter. Abrams died from complications due to problems with his heart and Bright's disease on September 18, 1921. He is buried in Allouez, Wisconsin.

## References

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1. ^ "Winford Abrams (1868-1921)". City of Green Bay. 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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