Winford Abrams

Winford Abrams (January 20, 1868 – September 18, 1921) was an American public administrator 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 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)

Biography

Abrams was born on January 20, 1868. 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 18, 1921. He is buried in Allouez, Wisconsin.