George A. Abert

George Ackerman Abert was an American manufacturer, businessman, and Democratic politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly, representing Milwaukee.

Early life

Abert was born on October 22, 1840, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the first of eight children born to Louisa, a native of Bavaria, and George Abert Sr., a native of Alsace, France. He attended the common schools in the area. He was an iron founder and machine manufacturer by trade.

Political career

Abert served as a Democratic member of the State Senate from 1877 to 1878. In 1879, he was the city commissioner of public works. He was a member of the State Assembly twice, serving from 1882 to 1883 and from 1893 to 1894.