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Born in Orange, Ohio
James A. Garfield was born on the 19th of November 1831. He lived entill 1881. So he was about 50 years old when he died.His wife lived way longer -
Graduated from Williams College in Massachusetts
In 1856 James graduated from Williams College in Masschusetts. Williams College is a very good college he also went to Stanford. Williams College is one of the more advanced colleges. -
Married Lecretia Rudolph
In 1858 James married Lecretia Rudolph. She was a nice person to all and in James words the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. But she died when she was 85 years old and 329 days. -
Elected to the Ohio Senate
On April 27, 1859 James was elected to the Ohio Senate. He was elected because he was the right person for the job says a unknown speaker. -
Daughter Eliza was born
September 4, 1860 James Garfield first child was born. As u can see in the picture James had a big family he had seven kids and one wife. -
Became youngest brigadier general in the Union Army
On May 18, 1862 James became the youngest brigadier general in the union army. He is really proud of himself for working so hard. -
Elected to the House of Representatives
On December 11, 1862 James A. Garfield was elected to the house of repersentatives. The house of repersentiatives is a organization that has to deal with the presidents. -
Elected President of the United States
On November 27, 1880 James A. Garfield was elected the 20th president of the united states. James did a lot of great things during his presidentency. He was a great president from the Republican Party. -
Shot by Charles Guiteau
On July 29,1881 James was shot by Charles Guiteau. Charles is a very mean man. Like come on man you dont shoot a president. Like why do it if you know you are going to go to jail. -
Died in New Jersey September 19th
On September 19, 1881 James died 80 days after being shot. Through those 80 days he just layed in his death bed waiting to die. Th picture on the left is a picture of his coffin.
