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.