James A. Garfield By Mr. Midgit Period: Jan 1, 1820 to Dec 31, 1890 Tmespan Nov 19, 1831 Born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Apr 17, 1850 he was baptized. Sep 14, 1854 attended Williams College Jun 21, 1856 graduated from Williams College Nov 11, 1858 married Lucretia Rudolph Mar 4, 1881 took his presidency. Sep 19, 1881 Assassinated in Elberon, New Jersey Sep 19, 1881 presidency was over, because of assassination. Jun 30, 1882 Garfield's killer was hanged. May 21, 1883 father died.