Career
Abert was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended the common schools in the area. In 1879, he was the City commission commissioner of public works.
Abert was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended the common schools in the area. In 1879, he was the City commission commissioner of public works.
He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate during the 1800s. Abert served as a Democratic member of the State Senate from 1877-1878. He was a member of the State Assembly twice, serving from 1882-1883 and from 1893-1894.