William J. Abrams

W. J. Abrams
21st & 23rd Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
In office
April 1883 – April 1885
Preceded byJ. H. M. Wigman
Succeeded byCharles Hartung
In office
April 1881 – April 1882
Preceded byJohn C. Neville
Succeeded byJ. H. M. Wigman
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 2nd district
In office
January 6, 1868 – January 3, 1870
Preceded byMatthew J. Meade
Succeeded byLyman Walker
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Brown 1st district
In office
January 4, 1864 – January 6, 1868
Preceded byFrederick S. Ellis
Succeeded byJohn B. Eugene
Personal details
Born(1829-03-19)March 19, 1829
Cambridge, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 12, 1900(1900-09-12) (aged 71)
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseHenrietta T. Alton Abrams
ChildrenKate Abrams
Ruth Abrams
Winford Abrams
Parents
  • Isaac T. Abrams (father)
  • Ruth (Hall) Abrams (mother)
ProfessionRailroad surveyor
Railroad businessman
Politician

William J. Abrams (March 19, 1829 – September 12, 1900) was an American railroad surveyor, railroad businessman, and politician. He served as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and the Assembly, and was the 21st and 23rd Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin. His name was often abbreviated as W. J. Abrams.