James William Abert

James William Abert
Born(1820-11-18)November 18, 1820
Mount Holly Township, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedAugust 10, 1897(1897-08-10) (aged 76)
Newport, Kentucky, U.S.
Buried
Evergreen Cemetery (Southgate, Kentucky)
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1842–1864
RankMajor
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
UnitCorps of Topographical Engineers

James William Abert (November 18, 1820 – August 10, 1897) was an American soldier, explorer, bird collector and topographical artist.

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