George Abert
George Gideon Abert (May 10, 1817 – October 14, 1890) was an Alsatian American immigrant, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was an important figure in the growth and development of the city of Milwaukee, and represented the city for seven terms as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in the 1860s and 1870s.
George Abert | |
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From History of Milwaukee from its first settlement to the year 1895 (1895) | |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 2nd district | |
In office January 10, 1872 – January 8, 1873 | |
Preceded by | August Richter |
Succeeded by | Jacob Sander |
In office January 8, 1868 – January 11, 1871 | |
Preceded by | Harrison Carroll Hobart |
Succeeded by | August Richter |
In office January 9, 1861 – January 13, 1864 | |
Preceded by | Louis A. Schmidtner |
Succeeded by | David Knab |
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Born | George Gideon Abert May 10, 1817 Soultz-sous-Forêts, Alsace, France |
Died | October 14, 1890 73) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Louisa (Ackerman) Abert
(m. 1840; died 1889) |
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Profession | Manufacturer Politician |
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