Abert, William
soldier, was born Nov. 18, 1820, in Mount Holly, N. J. He graduated from West Point in 1842. After service in the infantry he was transferred to the topographical engineers, and was engaged on the survey of the northern lakes in 1843-44. He then served on the expedition to New Mexico, and published a report. From 1848 to 1850 he was assistant in drawing at West Point, and from 1851 to 1860 he was engaged in the improvement of western rivers. During the civil war he served with distinction.