James A. Garfield and His Family

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President James A. Garfield Portrait
President James A. Garfield
James A. Garfield was inaugurated 20th President of the United States on March 4, 1881 but was president for only 200 days. During his lifetime Garfield held a number of different positions such as a teacher, preacher, Congressman, and Civil War General. Learn more about James A. Garfield here!
 
First Lady Garfield sitting in a dress
First Lady Lucretia Garfield
Lucretia Rudolph Garfield became First Lady in 1881 when her husband James A. Garfield was inaugurated 20th President of the United States. Learn more about her before becoming First Lady, during the presidency, and after here!
 
4 boys and 1 girl gathered for a photo
The Garfield Children. From Left to Right: Mollie (sitting), James R., Harry, Abram, Irvin.
James and Lucretia had seven children; five lived to adulthood. Find out more about them as young children as well as adults here!

Last updated: February 28, 2021

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