Theodore Abrahamson

For the British trade unionist, see Ted Ainley.

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	(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

Biography

Abrahamson 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

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.^[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

Abrahamson 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.