title: Charles Bogardus
text: # Charles Bogardus
  
  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 American Civil War and was commissioned a colonel in the Union Army. He then worked in the mercantile business in Ridgeway, New York. In 1872, Bogardus moved to Paxton, Illinois 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 Republican. He then served in the Illinois Senate from 1889 to 1901. In 1900, Bogardus and his wife settled in Pellston, Michigan 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.
  
  