George A. Abert
19th century American politician
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George Ackerman Abert (October 22, 1840 – March 27, 1918) was an American manufacturer, businessman, and Democratic politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly, representing Milwaukee.
George A. Abert | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office January 1877 – January 1879 | |
| Preceded by | George E. Bryant |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Hyde |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 1893 – January 1895 | |
| Preceded by | Charles H. Anson |
| Succeeded by | Edward C. Notbohm |
| Constituency | Milwaukee 7th district |
| In office January 1882 – January 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Otto Laverrenz |
| Succeeded by | George Poppert |
| Constituency | Milwaukee 2nd district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 22, 1840 |
| Died | March 27, 1918 (aged 77) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Anna Marie Schmidtner
(died 1911) |
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| Occupation | Manufacturer, businessman |
Early life
Abert was born on October 22, 1840, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the first of eight children born to Louisa (née Ackerman; 1818–1889), a native of Bavaria, and George Abert Sr. (1817–1890), a native of Alsace, France. He attended the common schools in the area.[1] He was an iron founder and machine manufacturer by trade.[2]
Political career
Abert served as a Democratic member of the State Senate from 1877 to 1878.[3] In 1879, he was the city commissioner of public works.[4] He was a member of the State Assembly twice, serving from 1882 to 1883 and from 1893 to 1894.[5]