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James A. Garfield

James A. Garfield was the 20th President of the United States and served from March 4, 1881 to September 19, 1881.

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Who were James Garfield's aunts and uncles?

UnclesThomas Garfield (Nov. 19, 1801 - June 22, 1881 )

Joseph Garfield

Henry Ballou (Sept 6, 1796 - 1857)

James Ballou ( 1788-1789 died as a baby)

James Ballou V (1794 -

Rufus Ballou (1799-1799 died as a baby

AuntsPolly Garfield (1795 -

Betsey Garfield (1797 -

Mehitable Ballou (1799-

What was James Garfield's connection to the spoils system?

Garfield was shot and killed by a disappointed office seeker, who wanted a job as ambassador, which was one of the positions appointed by the President. He blamed Garfield for his lack of appointment. One might say that Garfield was a victim of the spoils system. (In truth, the position that Garfield's assassin wanted, was not made a civil service job, but is still subject to appointment by the President. )

What famous inventor tried to locate the bullet in James Garfield's body?

Well certainly not james' last name! He'd be sitting on his fat orange but watching his reflection, thinking he was watching a cartoon while he neglected the small fat dog odis

Who was the secretary of defense of James Garfield?

Robert T. Lincoln (son of Abraham) was Secretary of War; William H. Hunt was Secreary of the Navy. (There was no secretary of defense at that time. )

What happened to Charles Guiteau?

He was tried for killing Garfield, convicted and executed by hanging. The defense claimed insanity. The trial lasted two months and the courtroom was packed most days. Seen the related links for more details about the assassination and the trial.

How Garfield county got its name?

It is the name of the first settler their