James William Abert
James William Abert | |
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| Born | November 18, 1820 Mount Holly Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | August 10, 1897 (aged 76) Newport, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | 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.