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James Rudolph Garfield 1865–1950

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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6 researchers on YourRoots have James Garfield in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 17 Oct 1865 · Hiram, Portage, Ohio, USA
Died 24 Mar 1950 · Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Father James Abram Garfield
Mother Lucretia Crete Rudolph
Siblings Abram Garfield, Edward Garfield, Eliza Arabella Garfield, Harry Augustus Garfield, Henry Garfield, Irvin Mcdowell Garfield, Mary Mollie Garfield, Mary Garfield
Records
1880 United States Federal Census
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

In 1865, James Rudolph Garfield entered the world in Hiram, Portage, Ohio, USA, born to james abram garfield and lucretia crete rudolph. James Rudolph Garfield passed away in 1950 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1865
Birth of James Rudolph Garfield in Hiram, Portage, Ohio, USA
Birth
1950
Death of James Rudolph Garfield in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Garfield

This ancestor line traces from Scrooby, Bassetlaw District, Nottinghamshire, England (1535) to Hiram, Portage, Ohio, USA (1865) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Garfield (1865–1950) was born in Hiram, Portage, Ohio, USA and died in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

James Abram Garfield
Father
Lucretia Crete Rudolph
Mother

James Garfield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Rudolph Garfield PTP
1865–1950
Hiram, Portage, Ohio, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Garfield's Descendants

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James Rudolph Garfield PTP 1865–1950