Theodore Abrahamson

Theodore Abrahamson (June 24, 1900 – October 1, 1978) was a dairy farmer, businessman and politician. He was a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and Mayor of Tigerton, Wisconsin.

For the British trade unionist, see Ted Ainley.
Theodore Abrahamson
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Menominee-Shawano Assembly district
In office
1958–1964
Personal details
Born(1900-06-24)June 24, 1900
Lyngdal, Norway
DiedOctober 1, 1978(1978-10-01) (aged 78)
Wittenberg, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Severina Abrahamson
ChildrenLennert Abrahamson
Harvin Abrahamson
Sylvia Abrahamson
ProfessionDairy farmer
Businessman
Politician

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.[1]

Career

Abrahamson was President (now Mayor) 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.[2] Abrahamson was elected to the State Assembly in 1958 and re-elected in 1960 and 1962. He represented Menominee and Shawano counties.[3]

Personal life

Abrahamson and his wife Severina had two sons and a daughter; Lennert Abrahamson, Harvin Abrahamson and Sylvia Abrahamson.[4] They resided in Tigerton, Wisconsin.

References
  1. Legislative Reference Bureau (1962). The Wisconsin Blue Book. Legislative Reference Bureau. p. 61.
  2. "Abrahamson, Theodore 1900". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-01-10.
  3. Legislative Reference Bureau (1962). The Wisconsin Blue Book. Legislative Reference Bureau. p. 61.
  4. "Theodore Abrahamson in the 1940 Census". Ancestry.com. Retrieved February 24, 2014.


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