Charles Bogardus (March 28, 1841 – October 18, 1929) was an American politician, farmer, and businessman.

Biography

Bogardus was born in Cayuga County, New York on March 28, 1841. He went to the public schools and worked at a country store in Cayuga County. He served in the 151st New York Volunteer Infantry during the

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and was commissioned a colonel in the Union Army. He then worked in the mercantile business in

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. In 1872, Bogardus moved to

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with his wife and family. He was involved with the real estate business and with farming. Bogardus also helped organized other businesses in Paxton. Bogardus served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1885 to 1889 and was a

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. He then served in the Illinois Senate from 1889 to 1901. In 1900, Bogardus and his wife settled in

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where he was involved in the lumbering business; he still had his office in Paxton. Bogardus died at his home in Pellston from kidney problems on October 18, 1929.

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* 1841 births 1929 deaths People from Cayuga County, New York People from Emmet County, Michigan People from Paxton, Illinois People from Ridgeway, New York People of New York (state) in the American Civil War Businesspeople from Illinois Businesspeople from Michigan Businesspeople from New York (state) Farmers from Illinois Republican Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives Republican Party Illinois state senators {{Illinois-Ilrepresentative-stub