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James Garfield

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James Garfield

20th U.S. President


Who was James Garfield?

James Abram Garfield was the 20th President of the United States, serving from March to September of 1881. Born November 19, 1881 in Orange Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Garfield was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the Republican Party. Before becoming president, Garfield served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and was known for his advocacy for African American rights. As president, Garfield attempted to reform the corrupt political machine known as the "Spoils System," but his presidency was cut short by an assassination attempt just four months into his term. Garfield died from his wounds several months later on September 19, 1881 at the age of 49. He is remembered for his dedication to public service and his efforts to bring about civil service reform.


Some of the most recently added connections of famous kin for James Garfield

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Roger B. Chaffee

Apollo 1 Astronaut

7th cousin 2 times removed
via William Carpenter

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Roger B. Chaffee

Apollo 1 Astronaut

6th cousin 4 times removed
via Francis Billington

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Horatio Collins King

Medal of Honor Recipient
U.S. Civil War

7th cousin 1 time removed
via Richard Whitman

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Martie Maguire

Musician, Songwriter - Dixie Chicks

8th cousin 4 times removed
via Richard Whitman

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Emily Strayer

Singer, Songwriter - Dixie Chicks

8th cousin 4 times removed
via Richard Whitman

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Hoyt Vandenberg

2nd Director Central Intelligence

7th cousin 1 time removed
via William Carpenter

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William H. Avery

37th Governor of Kansas

9th cousin 1 time removed
via Richard Clap

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Dallas West

Hall of Fame Pool Player

6th cousin 3 times removed
via Francis Billington

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Charles A. Sprague

22nd Governor of Oregon

7th cousin 1 time removed
via Thomas Holbrook

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Alfred Ely Beach

Co-founder & Editor, Scientific American

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Henry Scott

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Jerry Van Dyke

TV and Movie Actor

6th cousin 4 times removed
via Christian Penn

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Dana Carvey

Comedian, TV and Movie Actor

6th cousin 5 times removed
via Francis Billington

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Jerry Van Dyke

TV and Movie Actor

7th cousin 4 times removed
via Thomas Holbrook

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Betty Gilpin

TV and Movie Actress

7th cousin 4 times removed
via Nicholas Danforth

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Rome Odunze

NFL Wide Receiver

6th cousin 5 times removed
via Francis Billington

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Edward C. Johnson II

Founder of Fidelity Investments

7th cousin 2 times removed
via John Warren

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George Plimpton

Sports writer, Humorist, and Journalist

8th cousin 3 times removed
via Richard Whitman

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Oliver Ames

35th Governor of Massachusetts

8th cousin
via Richard Whitman

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Abigail Johnson

President and CEO of Fidelity Investments

7th cousin 4 times removed
via John Warren

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Ann Morgan Guilbert

TV and Movie Actress

7th cousin 3 times removed
via Thomas Holbrook

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William Haile

26th Governor of New Hampshire

3rd cousin 1 time removed
via Jotham Carpenter

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Myron H. Avery

Co-Founder, Appalachian Trail

6th cousin 3 times removed
via Christian Penn

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Samuel P. Goddard

12th Governor of Arizona

6th cousin 3 times removed
via Christian Penn

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Rob Cantor

Singer and Songwriter

6th cousin 6 times removed
via Francis Billington

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Zach Snyder

Filmmaker

7th cousin 3 times removed
via Nicholas Danforth

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