George G. Abraham

Background

Abraham, George G. was born on June 15, 1906 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Samuel H. and Anna (Arnof) Abraham.

Education

Student, University of Chicago, 1924-1925; Student, U. Memphis Law School, 1925-1928.

Career

Secretary, Abraham Packing Company, Memphis, 1925-1940; president, Abraham Packing Company, Memphis, 1940-1950; plant manager, Wilson & Company, Memphis, 1950-1955; president, Illinois Packing Company, Chicago, 1955-1961; executive, Hygrade Packing Company, Detroit, 1961-1966; Chairman of the Board, Abraham Cattle Company, Memphis, 1966-1986. Member National War Meat Board, 1942-1946.

Achievements

• George G. Abraham has been listed as a noteworthy packing company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Meat Institute (board directors 1942-1950), American Cattlemen Association Lodges: Rotary (board directors 1948-1950), B'nai B'rith (president 1935-1936).

Connections

Married Celia G. Abraham, December 1, 1928. Children– Hubert A., Lee.