James A. Garfield

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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