| 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 | (1900-06-24)June 24, 1900 Lyngdal, Sweden-Norway |
| Died | October 21, 1978(1978-10-21) (aged 78) Wittenberg, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sevrina Abrahamson |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer Businessman Politician |
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.
Biography
Abrahamson was born in Lyngdal, Norway, 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.
Career
Abrahamson 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. Abrahamson was elected to the State Assembly in 1958 and re-elected in 1960 and 1962. He represented Menominee and Shawano counties.
Personal life
Abrahamson and his wife Sevrina (née Eikaas, 1893–1983) had two sons and a daughter; Lennert Abrahamson, Harvin Abrahamson, and Sylvia Abrahamson. They resided in Tigerton, Wisconsin.
References
- ^ "Former Legislator Abrahamson Dies". The Capital Times. Madison, WI. October 23, 1978. p. 4. Retrieved December 7, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ 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.