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James Garfield's Childhood and Education: Garfield was born on November 19, 1831 in Ohio. His father died when he was only 18 months old. His mother tried to make ends meet but he and his three siblings grew up in relative poverty.
Children: Four sons and one daughter. James Garfield's Career Before the Presidency: Garfield began his career as in instructor in classical languages at the Eclectic Institute. He then became its president from 1857-1861. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1860. At the same time, he served as an Ohio State Senator (1859-61).