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Thomas Garfield 1822–1910

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Garfield in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 2 independent trees

Born 16 Oct 1822 · Newburg, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Died 12 Apr 1910 · Jamestown, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America
Father Abram Garfield
Mother Elizabeth Ballou (1801–1888)
Siblings James Abram Garfield, James Ballou Garfield, Mary A Garfield, Mehetabel Hetty Garfield

Researchers connected through Thomas Garfield 1822–1910

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Thomas Garfield was born in 1822 in Newburg, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA, the child of abram garfield and elizabeth eliza ballou. Thomas Garfield passed away in 1910 in Jamestown, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1822
Birth of Thomas Garfield in Newburg, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Birth
1910
Death of Thomas Garfield in Jamestown, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Garfield

This ancestor line traces from Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1694) to Newburg, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA (1822) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Garfield (1822–1910) was born in Newburg, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA and died in Jamestown, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 6 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.

Thomas Garfield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Garfield PTP
1822–1910
Newburg, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth "Eliza" Ballou PTP
1801–1888
Richmond, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
James Ballou PTP
1788–1789
Richmond, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Mehitable Ingalls PTP
1764–1821
Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Thomas Garfield's Descendants

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Thomas Garfield PTP 1822–1910