James William Abert | |
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Born | Mount Holly Township, New Jersey | November 18, 1820
Died | August 10, 1897 Newport, Kentucky | (aged 76)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1842–1864 |
Rank | Major Brevet Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | Corps of Topographical Engineers |
James William Abert (November 18, 1820 – August 10, 1897) was an American soldier, explorer, bird collector and topographical artist.