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Israel Vogdes
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Israel Vogdes
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| Born | August 14, 1816 Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 7, 1889 (aged 73) New York City, New York |
| Place of burial |
West Point Cemetery
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1837–1881 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands held | 3rd Division, X Corps |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Israel Vogdes was an important soldier and teacher from Pennsylvania. He lived from 1816 to 1889. During the American Civil War, he served as a general in the Union Army.
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Who Was Israel Vogdes?
Early Life and Education
Israel Vogdes was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on August 14, 1816. He was the youngest of five children. He went to local schools and later attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He graduated from West Point in 1837.
After graduating, he became a second lieutenant in the 1st U.S. Artillery. He was promoted to first lieutenant the next year. In 1847, he became a captain. Vogdes also taught mathematics at West Point for many years. He was an assistant professor from 1837 to 1843. Then, he became a principal assistant professor until 1849.
Family Life
Israel Vogdes married Mary Thomas. They had three children together. After Mary passed away, he married again and had four more children. Two of his sons later became officers in the U.S. Army. One of his sons fought for the Union Army during the Civil War. He was a lieutenant in the 100th New York Infantry.
Military Career During the Civil War
When the Civil War began, Captain Vogdes was stationed at Fort Monroe. He was promoted to major. He joined a group sent to Florida to stop the rebellion there. In October 1861, during the Battle of Santa Rosa Island, he was captured. He became a prisoner of war at Fort Pickens.
Vogdes was released in August 1862. In November 1862, he was promoted to brigadier general in the Union Army's X Corps. He led Union forces on Folly Island starting in August 1863. He also took part in the Second Battle of Charleston Harbor.
In early 1864, General Vogdes commanded forces in Florida. He finished the war leading the defenses of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia. After the war ended, he was given an honorary promotion to brigadier general in the Regular Army.
After the War
After the Civil War, Vogdes returned to the Regular Army's 1st U.S. Artillery. He continued his service until 1881. He retired with the rank of colonel. He moved to New York City and passed away there in 1889 at the age of 73. He is buried at West Point Cemetery.
Several streets in Philadelphia are named in his honor.
