Attended Western Military Institute and Kentucky Military Institute.
Married: Patty V. Barry, Virginia Prentice.
SGT. CO K 14th MS, May 25, 1861.
CAPTAIN CO E 4th MS CAV BN ( later part of the 8th Conference Cavalry. ) November 14. 1861.
DISCHARGED: June 27, 1862, due to illness.
LT. COL. 14th MS, September 26, 1862.
COLONEL Oct 18, 1862.
RESIGNED: March 29, 1863, due to tuberculosis,
DETACHED: to become post commander at Meridian, Mississippi, October 03, 1863.
Cotton buyer in Columbus.
According to friends, Abert, was
" patriotic almost to a fault " but physically unable to stand field duty.
~
Obit----
Published Dec 19, 1912 in the Columbus CommercialWELL KNOWN CITIZEN CALLED TO HIS REWARDFUNERAL SERVICES TUESDAYColonel G. W. Abert, Age 84, Passes Away at His Home on Main Street Monday MorningCol. G. W. Abert, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Lowndes county, died at his home on Main street Monday morning. He had been in bad health for a long time, but had not been confined to his home until a few weeks ago. Colonel Abert was a descendant of whole souled youths, who followed Lafayette to America, and besides being one of the oldest citizens, was one of the most interesting personalities of Lowndes county. He was born in 1838 in a house opposite the Gilmer hotel and received his earliest schooling in the O'Malley house, one of the earliest homes in Columbus. He entered the Southern army in 1861 and came out colonel of his regiment some months before the battle of Appomatox. His father, Charles Abert, was one of the first merchants of this town, having established himself here in 1824. Col. Abert was for a number of years in the cotton business here. He was one of the best loved citizens of Columbus, and his death is felt by every one who knew him. Besides a devoted wife, the deceased leaves a daughter, Mrs. T. Archibald Carey, of Richmond, Va., both of whom were at the bedside when death came. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. B. Eggleston. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in Friendship cemetery. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The following friends acted as honorary pall bearers: Judge J. A. Orr, Col. W. W. Humphries, Messrs. W. S. Lindamood, Brooks McGowan and W. V. Frierson, Jr. The active pall bearers: Messrs. C. C. Buder, A. E. Love, J. P. Mayo, S. B. Street, Sr., J. T. Searcy, Harry Albright, T. W. Harris, and J. T. Wood.
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Married: Patty V. Barry, Virginia Prentice.
SGT. CO K 14th MS, May 25, 1861.
CAPTAIN CO E 4th MS CAV BN ( later part of the 8th Conference Cavalry. ) November 14. 1861.
DISCHARGED: June 27, 1862, due to illness.
LT. COL. 14th MS, September 26, 1862.
COLONEL Oct 18, 1862.
RESIGNED: March 29, 1863, due to tuberculosis,
DETACHED: to become post commander at Meridian, Mississippi, October 03, 1863.
Cotton buyer in Columbus.
According to friends, Abert, was
" patriotic almost to a fault " but physically unable to stand field duty.
~
Obit----
Published Dec 19, 1912 in the Columbus CommercialWELL KNOWN CITIZEN CALLED TO HIS REWARDFUNERAL SERVICES TUESDAYColonel G. W. Abert, Age 84, Passes Away at His Home on Main Street Monday MorningCol. G. W. Abert, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Lowndes county, died at his home on Main street Monday morning. He had been in bad health for a long time, but had not been confined to his home until a few weeks ago. Colonel Abert was a descendant of whole souled youths, who followed Lafayette to America, and besides being one of the oldest citizens, was one of the most interesting personalities of Lowndes county. He was born in 1838 in a house opposite the Gilmer hotel and received his earliest schooling in the O'Malley house, one of the earliest homes in Columbus. He entered the Southern army in 1861 and came out colonel of his regiment some months before the battle of Appomatox. His father, Charles Abert, was one of the first merchants of this town, having established himself here in 1824. Col. Abert was for a number of years in the cotton business here. He was one of the best loved citizens of Columbus, and his death is felt by every one who knew him. Besides a devoted wife, the deceased leaves a daughter, Mrs. T. Archibald Carey, of Richmond, Va., both of whom were at the bedside when death came. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. B. Eggleston. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in Friendship cemetery. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The following friends acted as honorary pall bearers: Judge J. A. Orr, Col. W. W. Humphries, Messrs. W. S. Lindamood, Brooks McGowan and W. V. Frierson, Jr. The active pall bearers: Messrs. C. C. Buder, A. E. Love, J. P. Mayo, S. B. Street, Sr., J. T. Searcy, Harry Albright, T. W. Harris, and J. T. Wood.
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Attended Western Military Institute and Kentucky Military Institute.
Married: Patty V. Barry, Virginia Prentice.
SGT. CO K 14th MS, May 25, 1861.
CAPTAIN CO E 4th MS CAV BN ( later part of the 8th Conference Cavalry. ) November 14. 1861.
DISCHARGED: June 27, 1862, due to illness.
LT. COL. 14th MS, September 26, 1862.
COLONEL Oct 18, 1862.
RESIGNED: March 29, 1863, due to tuberculosis,
DETACHED: to become post commander at Meridian, Mississippi, October 03, 1863.
Cotton buyer in Columbus.
According to friends, Abert, was
" patriotic almost to a fault " but physically unable to stand field duty.
~
Obit----
Published Dec 19, 1912 in the Columbus CommercialWELL KNOWN CITIZEN CALLED TO HIS REWARDFUNERAL SERVICES TUESDAYColonel G. W. Abert, Age 84, Passes Away at His Home on Main Street Monday MorningCol. G. W. Abert, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Lowndes county, died at his home on Main street Monday morning. He had been in bad health for a long time, but had not been confined to his home until a few weeks ago. Colonel Abert was a descendant of whole souled youths, who followed Lafayette to America, and besides being one of the oldest citizens, was one of the most interesting personalities of Lowndes county. He was born in 1838 in a house opposite the Gilmer hotel and received his earliest schooling in the O'Malley house, one of the earliest homes in Columbus. He entered the Southern army in 1861 and came out colonel of his regiment some months before the battle of Appomatox. His father, Charles Abert, was one of the first merchants of this town, having established himself here in 1824. Col. Abert was for a number of years in the cotton business here. He was one of the best loved citizens of Columbus, and his death is felt by every one who knew him. Besides a devoted wife, the deceased leaves a daughter, Mrs. T. Archibald Carey, of Richmond, Va., both of whom were at the bedside when death came. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. B. Eggleston. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in Friendship cemetery. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The following friends acted as honorary pall bearers: Judge J. A. Orr, Col. W. W. Humphries, Messrs. W. S. Lindamood, Brooks McGowan and W. V. Frierson, Jr. The active pall bearers: Messrs. C. C. Buder, A. E. Love, J. P. Mayo, S. B. Street, Sr., J. T. Searcy, Harry Albright, T. W. Harris, and J. T. Wood.
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Married: Patty V. Barry, Virginia Prentice.
SGT. CO K 14th MS, May 25, 1861.
CAPTAIN CO E 4th MS CAV BN ( later part of the 8th Conference Cavalry. ) November 14. 1861.
DISCHARGED: June 27, 1862, due to illness.
LT. COL. 14th MS, September 26, 1862.
COLONEL Oct 18, 1862.
RESIGNED: March 29, 1863, due to tuberculosis,
DETACHED: to become post commander at Meridian, Mississippi, October 03, 1863.
Cotton buyer in Columbus.
According to friends, Abert, was
" patriotic almost to a fault " but physically unable to stand field duty.
~
Obit----
Published Dec 19, 1912 in the Columbus CommercialWELL KNOWN CITIZEN CALLED TO HIS REWARDFUNERAL SERVICES TUESDAYColonel G. W. Abert, Age 84, Passes Away at His Home on Main Street Monday MorningCol. G. W. Abert, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Lowndes county, died at his home on Main street Monday morning. He had been in bad health for a long time, but had not been confined to his home until a few weeks ago. Colonel Abert was a descendant of whole souled youths, who followed Lafayette to America, and besides being one of the oldest citizens, was one of the most interesting personalities of Lowndes county. He was born in 1838 in a house opposite the Gilmer hotel and received his earliest schooling in the O'Malley house, one of the earliest homes in Columbus. He entered the Southern army in 1861 and came out colonel of his regiment some months before the battle of Appomatox. His father, Charles Abert, was one of the first merchants of this town, having established himself here in 1824. Col. Abert was for a number of years in the cotton business here. He was one of the best loved citizens of Columbus, and his death is felt by every one who knew him. Besides a devoted wife, the deceased leaves a daughter, Mrs. T. Archibald Carey, of Richmond, Va., both of whom were at the bedside when death came. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. B. Eggleston. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in Friendship cemetery. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The following friends acted as honorary pall bearers: Judge J. A. Orr, Col. W. W. Humphries, Messrs. W. S. Lindamood, Brooks McGowan and W. V. Frierson, Jr. The active pall bearers: Messrs. C. C. Buder, A. E. Love, J. P. Mayo, S. B. Street, Sr., J. T. Searcy, Harry Albright, T. W. Harris, and J. T. Wood.
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