Charles R. Boardman | |
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.jpg) From Volume III (1930) of History of the Fox River Valley, Lake Winnebago, and the Green Bay Region | |
| Adjutant General of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 4, 1897 – August 1, 1913 | |
| Governor | Edward Scofield Robert M. La Follette James O. Davidson Francis E. McGovern |
| Preceded by | Charles King |
| Succeeded by | Orlando Holway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Ruggles Boardman October 28, 1860 Empire, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 1950 (aged 89) Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
| Spouse |
Adelaide Ryan Paige
(m. 1888; died 1934) |
| Children | Robert Paige Boardman |
| Relatives | Nathaniel P. Tallmadge (grandfather) |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin (B.A.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Wisconsin National Guard United States Army |
| Years of service | 1879–1913 (ARNG) 1917–1918 (USA) |
| Rank | Brig. General, USA |
| Commands | 64th Bde., 32nd Div., U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Charles Ruggles Boardman (October 28, 1860 – April 5, 1950) was an American journalist, businessman, and Army National Guard officer. He served 16 years as Adjutant General of Wisconsin (1897–1913) and commanded the 64th Brigade of U.S. Infantry during World War I. In civilian life, he was a founder and president of the Wisconsin National Life Insurance Company.