James A. Garfield Facts and Trivia
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| Birthday: November 19, 1831 |
| Birthplace: Orange, OH |
| College or University: Williams |
| Religion: Disciples of Christ |
| Occupation or Profession: Lawyer |
| Military Rank:
(2 Star) Major General of Volunteers |
| Married:
Lucretia Rudolph Garfield |
| Children: Eliza Arbella Garfield, Harry Augustus Garfield, James Rudolph Garfield, Mary Garfield, Irvin M. Garfield, Adram Garfield, Edward Garfield |
| President number: 20th |
| Political Party: Republican |
| Runner Up: Winfield S. Hancock |
| Vice President: Chester A. Arthur |
| Age at Inauguration: 49 |
| Served: 1881 |
| Number of terms: Less than 1 |
| Other Offices or Commissions:
U.S. House of Representatives |
| Died: September 19, 1881 |
| Age at Death: 49 |
| Place of Burial: Cleveland, OH |