Abert, John James, 1788-1863

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Dates:
Birth 1788-09-17
Death 1863-01-27
Active
Americans

Biographical notes:

John James Abert (1788-1863) was a topographical engineer for the United States Army. He supervised many early national engineering projects, including the planning for a wagon road from Genoa, Utah to Carson Valley, Nevada.

From the description of John James Abert letter, 1861 February 7. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 159957417

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Subjects:

  • Roads
  • Roads
  • Science In Europe
  • Surveying
  • Roads

Occupations:

  • Engineers
  • Soldiers
  • Topographical engineers

Places:

  • Utah (as recorded)
  • Nevada (as recorded)
  • Cattaraugus Creek (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • Cattaraugus Creek (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Great Lakes (North America) (as recorded)
  • Great Lakes (North America) (as recorded)
  • Cattaraugus Creek (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Great Lakes (North America) (as recorded)

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