He settled in Albany where, in 1673,he was one of the magistrates. In 1690 he was commissioned with others to treaty with the Five Nations, and to look after the defense of the town. He married Wyntje Cornelise Bosch and had nine children:
1.Evert Bogardus, b. 1666-7; d. Apr. 14, 1717.
2.Anna Bogardus.
3.Maria Bogardus.
4.Shibboleth Bogardus, bur. Sep. 26, 1747.
5.Anthony Bogardus, b. Jan. 7, 1682; d. Apr. 15, 1744.
6.Rachel Bogardus, b. Feb. 2, 1684.
7.Ephraim Bogardus, bp. Aug. 14, 1687; Oct. 12, 1770.
8.Cornelis Bogardus.
9.Petrus Bogardus, b. Mar. 19, 1691; d. ca. 1770.