Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

Person

Dates

Existence: 1831-11-19 - 1881-09-19

Occupations

Presidents

Places

Orange (Ohio) (Place of Birth)
Elberon (N.J.) (Place of Death)

Languages Used

English

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Check to Albert Hawkins, 1881 June 30

Item

Identifier: A1974-002-043

Abstract

President James A. Garfield issued this check to African-American coachman Albert Hawkins two days before the President was shot. After the death of President Garfield, Mrs. Lucretia Garfield gave the check to the historian Edward Everett Hale, who notes the history of the check on the reverse.

Dates: 1881 June 30

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library / Elwell autograph collection, 1489-1960

James A. Garfield Memorial, Cleveland, Ohio, postcard, 1935

Item — Exhibit

Identifier: A2021-040-001

Dates: 1935

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Minute book, 1865-1893

Item

Identifier: A2014-019-001

Scope and Contents

Minute book of Hudson River Commandery No. 35, features half and full page obituaries for deceased members and other Knights Templar including President James A. Garfield

Dates: 1865-1893

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library / Hudson River Commandery, No.35, records, 1865-1921