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James A. Garfield

20th President of the United States
20th President of the United States

James A. Garfield, a Civil War general and skilled orator, served as the 20th U.S. President. He advocated for civil rights and anti-corruption reforms, but his presidency was cut short when he was assassinated in 1881.

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1831-04-19
Marriage to Lucretia Rudolph

James A. Garfield married Lucretia Rudolph on April 19, 1831. Lucretia was the daughter of Zeb Rudolph and Arabella Mason Rudolph.

1831-11-19
Birth of James A. Garfield

James Abram Garfield, the 20th president of the United States, was born on November 19, 1831.

1848-08
Worked on a canal boat

In the period between August and October 1848, James A. Garfield worked on a canal boat.

1849
Entered Geauga Seminary

In 1849, James A. Garfield entered Geauga Seminary in Chester, Ohio, and also taught in district schools in Ohio.

1850-03
Joined the Disciples of Christ

In March 1850, James A. Garfield joined the Disciples of Christ.

1856
Graduation from Williams College

In 1856, he graduated from Williams College in Massachusetts, marking a significant milestone in his academic journey.

1857
Appointment as President of Western Reserve Eclectic Institute

Within a year of returning to the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute in Ohio, he was appointed as its president, showcasing his rapid rise in the academic field.

1858-11-11
James A. Garfield becomes President of Hiram College

James A. Garfield assumes the role of President at Hiram College in Ohio, where he taught a diverse range of subjects including Latin, Greek, mathematics, history, philosophy, English literature, and rhetoric.

1859
Elected to Ohio State Senate

In 1859, James A. Garfield was elected to the Ohio state senate, marking a significant milestone in his political career.

1860-07-03
Birth of Eliza Arabella Garfield

Eliza Arabella Garfield, also known as 'Trot', was born on July 3, 1860. She sadly passed away on December 1, 1863.

1861-01-26
Admission to Ohio State Bar

On January 26, 1861, James A. Garfield was admitted to the Ohio state bar, marking a significant milestone in his legal career.

1861-08-21
Commissioned as Lieutenant Colonel

On August 21, 1861, James A. Garfield was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel in the 42nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, demonstrating his early military leadership.

1861-11-27
Promotion to Colonel

James A. Garfield was promoted to the rank of colonel on November 27, 1861, reflecting his rising status and influence within the military.

1862-10
Election to United States House of Representatives

In October 1862, Garfield was elected to the United States House of Representatives, representing Ohio's 19th Congressional District.

1863-09-19
Participation in the Battle of Chickamauga

James A. Garfield participated in the Battle of Chickamauga in September 1863.

1863-12-05
Resignation from Army

James A. Garfield resigned from the army in December 1863 to take a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

1864
Promotion to Major General

Two years later, in 1864, James A. Garfield was promoted to the rank of major general of volunteers.

1865-10-17
Birth of Son James Rudolph Garfield

James Rudolph Garfield, the son of James A. Garfield, was born on October 17, 1865.

1867-01-16
Birth of Daughter Mary Garfield Stanley-Brown

Mary Garfield Stanley-Brown, also known as Mollie, was born on January 16, 1867, to James A. Garfield.

1870-08-03
Birth of Son Irvin McDowell Garfield

James A. Garfield's son, Irvin McDowell Garfield, was born on August 3, 1870, and passed away on July 19, 1951.

1872-09-04
Credit Mobilier scandal implicates Garfield

The New York Sun reported on the Credit Mobilier scandal, accusing Garfield and other political figures of profiting from the scheme by receiving shares of railroad stock in exchange for legislative support. Garfield denied the allegation.

1872-11-21
Birth of Abram Garfield

Abram Garfield, the son of James A. Garfield, was born on November 21, 1872. He passed away on October 16, 1958.

1874-12-26
Birth of Son Edward Garfield

James A. Garfield's son Edward, also known as 'Neddie', was born on December 26, 1874. He passed away on October 25, 1876.

1876-10-31
Purchase of Property for Home in Mentor, Ohio

During the 1880 presidential campaign, James A. Garfield purchased a property for his home in Mentor, Ohio, which was named 'Lawnfield'.

1880-07-08
Republican National Convention in 1880

James A. Garfield was selected as the Republican candidate for U.S. president on the 36th ballot at the Republican National Convention in Chicago in 1880. The convention was marked by the division of delegates into three principal camps, leading to Garfield's unexpected nomination as a dark horse candidate.

1880-07-12
Acceptance of Republican Presidential Nomination

On July 12, 1880, James A. Garfield accepted the Republican Presidential nomination.

1880-11-05
Elected President of the United States

On November 5, 1880, the individual was elected as the President of the United States.

1880-12-23
Declined seat in United States Senate

On December 23, 1880, the individual declined a seat in the United States Senate.

1881-03-04
Inauguration of James A. Garfield

James A. Garfield was inaugurated as the twentieth President of the United States on March 4, 1881.

1881-03-05
Swearing in of James A. Garfield as President

Republican James A. Garfield is sworn in as the twentieth President of the United States on March 5, 1881. He had a background in the Union Army and the House of Representatives before assuming the presidency.

1881-03-22
Garfield sends nominations to Senate

On March 22, 1881, President Garfield sent nominations to the Senate for various cabinet positions, including Secretary of State and Secretary of War. This action stirred controversy and political tensions, particularly with Senator Conkling.

1881-03-23
Garfield removes E. A. Meritt

President Garfield removes E. A. Meritt from the collectorship of the New York Customhouse, leading to intensified struggle between Garfield and Senator Conkling.

1881-04-06
Special Message

On April 6, 1881, a special message was delivered. The content of the message is not specified.

1881-05-04
Filibuster begins

On May 4, 1881, the filibuster began. This event marked the start of a prolonged speech or series of speeches to delay the legislative process.

1881-05-05
Garfield removes nominations

On May 5, 1881, President Garfield removes all of his nominations except for Robertson after learning that Senator Conkling intends to delay action on other nominees.

1881-05-16
New York senators resign

On May 16, 1881, New York senators Roscoe Conkling and Tom Platt resign in protest of President Garfield's removal of New York nominees to secure Robertson's confirmation.

1881-05-18
The Senate confirms Robertson

On May 18, 1881, the Senate confirms Robertson's nomination, which was secured by President Garfield's removal of other New York nominees.

1881-05-20
Special Message

On May 20, 1881, another special message was delivered. The details of the message are not provided.

1881-05-28
Executive Order

An executive order was issued on May 28, 1881. The specific details of the order are not mentioned.

1881-07-02
Assassination of James A. Garfield

On July 2, 1881, James A. Garfield was shot by Charles J. Guiteau at the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad Station in Washington, D.C.

1881-09-19
Assassination of James A. Garfield

James A. Garfield, the twentieth President of the United States, was assassinated on September 19, 1881.

1881-09-20
Assassination of President Garfield Announcement to the Navy

On September 20, 1881, the announcement of the assassination of President Garfield was made to the Navy.

1882-06-30
Execution of Charles Guiteau

Charles Guiteau was found guilty and executed on June 30, 1882, for the assassination of President James A. Garfield.

1978
Publication of Garfield by Alan Peskin

Alan Peskin's book 'Garfield' was published in 1978, providing insights into the life and legacy of James A. Garfield.

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