George Gideon Abert (May 10, 1817 – October 14, 1890) was an immigrant to the United States from Alsace, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer.

He saved his earnings for three years, then, after hearing about new land in the west, journeyed to Milwaukee, in the Wisconsin Territory, going by way of ship from Buffalo, New York.

Kilbourn selected Abert to represent his interests in Washington, D.C., traveling there by sled in the winter, and the land was awarded for the canal.

In 1839, he bought a lot in the city of Milwaukee, where he erected a building and housed the first bakery on the west side of the river.

[2] Abert became active in political affairs in the city and state and was a lifelong member of the Democratic Party.

[2][8] He acquired a large amount of land through his business success, and devoted much of his later years to dealing with his real estate holdings.

[2] George Abert married Louisa Ackerman, a German American immigrant from Bavaria, in July 1840.