George Abert

George Abert
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
Personal details
Born	George Gideon Abert (1817-05-10)May 10, 1817 Soultz-sous-Forêts, Alsace, France
Died	October 14, 1890(1890-10-14) (aged 73) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Home Cemetery Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Louisa (Ackerman) Abert ​ ​ (m. 1840; died 1889)​
Children	George A. Abert (b. 1840; died 1918) Byron D. Abert (b. 1841; died 1892) Adeline Louisa (Bertschy) (b. 1846) John B. Abert (b. 1847; died 1916) Emily C. Abert (b. 1849; died 1923) Henry William Abert (b. 1850; died 1887) Charles E. Abert (b. 1855; died 1911) Henriette Louisa Maria (Krekel) (b. 1860; died 1933)
Profession	Manufacturer Politician
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George Gideon Abert (May 10, 1817 – October 14, 1890) was an immigrant to the United States from Alsace, 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.