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Re: Benjamin Garfield b.1806 New York/ lived in Rush, PA, LA (?), Bloomfield, OH, York, MO

gayeplunkett — 2015-08-18 19:04:18Z

Thanks very much for your message. I checked your DNA kit in Gedmatch and it doesn't match any of the three of us from my Plunkett line. That doesn't necessarily rule out that your Mary was a Plunkett, but it doesn't prove it either. I've been in touch with Sandra Plumbo already and she was helpful. She found William Plunkett on census records here on Ancestry, which I saved. If you check out the 1840 federal census for Rush, Susquehanna, PA, you will find Amos and Elisha Garfield enumerated. They all lived close to each other and to Michael Plunkett. My next step is to order a death record on William Plunkett in the hope that his parents are named on it. Most likely not, but worth a try. He lived in an institution in Napa County, CA for quite a long time, which I recently learned was for alcoholics. I believe he want to CA during the gold rush. I'll be happy to send you an analysis I did on census records showing how these Garfields and Plunketts moved together in tandem. My email is: gayeplunkett@gmail.com. I can also provide more info on the Plunketts that might help you in your research.

Re: Benjamin Garfield b.1806 New York/ lived in Rush, PA, LA (?), Bloomfield, OH, York, MO

C_Choquett — 2015-08-18 18:34:36Z

I descend from Benj Garfield through Charlotte Garfield. I recently did my DNA at 23 and Me and uploaded to Ged Match. M576018 if you want to compare. I have always thought William A Plunkett was somehow related to Benjamin's wife Mary, as she was from Louisiana. As for Amos and Elisha we don't have them in our tree. How do connect them? There are land deeds showing Benjamin, Henry, Charles, John and James all in Ohio. Cannot find Mary's surname. Found William A. Plunkett in California but can't remember which year. Anyway saw your post and thought I would respond. Family always thought they were related to President Garfield, but nothing has led me or other researchers in that area. I have a family tree Genealogy compiled by Sandra Jean Palumbo in 2010 I have lost track of her contact information, as she has moved and no longer doing research.

Re: Granfields of Ballyferriter area, Dingle, Kerry, Ireland

dylankaleigh — 2015-08-05 20:11:01Z

Hello,

My name is Bob Smith. My mother was Mary Granfield of West Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Her dad was Francis Michael Granfield born October 12, 1892 in Holyoke, MA borders on Springfield. I don't know his parents and just have records showing him in an orphanage from a very early age. He married a Margaret McMahon who emigrated to the US from County Clare around 1906. Anyone have info would be great.

Re: Moses Garfield b. Abt 1777

daaki68 — 2015-05-08 02:54:26Z

I am related to Moses Garfield. Why are you interested in him? Moses was born in Warwick, Massachusetts. My maiden name was Martha Garfield & my father was Fred Garfield from Richmond, New Hampshire.

Re: Louis Garfield 1801 Hesse Kassell

judymahoney36 — 2015-01-22 04:54:30Z

I havent read this message yet,,some 9 years later OMG. So are you talking about my Henry Garfield who lived in Warwickshire with wife Mary? Where do you look for info like that when the registrations started years later? So do you know Welhemia's maiden name ?
Judy

Benjamin Garfield b.1806 New York/ lived in Rush, PA, LA (?), Bloomfield, OH, York, MO

gayeplunkett — 2014-09-18 22:27:40Z

Looking for info on Benjamin and his son Henry Alexander Garfield. This Garfield bunch lived in Rush, Susquehanna County, PA at the time of the 1840 census and appear to have been friends with my ancestor Michael Plunkett, who is also enumerated on that census. On the 1850 census, Benj. and son Henry Alexander were living in Bloomfield, Ohio. A William Plunkett b. 1833 in Louisiana, is listed as residing with the Benj. Garfield family. My gr-gr-grandfather Amos Plunkett was likely named after Amos Garfield, who was also enumerated on the 1840 census with Benj. and Elisha Garfield. (I believe Amos, Benj. and Elisha were brothers or somehow closely related.) This William is a mystery to me, but I'm convinced he is somehow related to me. I have a list of Michael Plunkett's children and there is no William on the list. In fact, Michael's oldest daughter was also born in 1833. Does anyone know this Garfield line who might be able to shed some light on the matter? Many have researched Michael Plunkett and we have virtually no info on him. The Garfield descendants might have useful information. These Garfields and my Plunketts appear to have moved simultaneously from NY to LA (?), PA, OH, and finally to MO. Thanks in advance.

GARFIELD Edmund Dana 1915 2003 in God's loving care

t42Restland — 2014-08-26 12:31:58Z

GARFIELD Edmund Dana 1915 2003 in God's loving care

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GARFIELD Virginia Sue 1918 2005 in God's loving care

t42Restland — 2014-08-26 12:31:40Z

GARFIELD Virginia Sue 1918 2005 in God's loving care

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Dennis Craig Garfield

Contribution — 2014-08-12 11:53:04Z

Dennis Craig Garfield

MEDINA: Dennis Craig Garfield, age 68, of Medina, Ohio entered into rest August 7, 2014.

Dennis was born June 20, 1946 in Bowling Green, OH to the late Neile and Margaret Garfield. Dennis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
He loved spending time with his family.
Dennis enjoyed the sun and sand of the beach and beautiful views of the mountains. He will be dearly missed by many.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 23 years: Lisa (Jarosz); children: Barbara (Mark) Nunez, Kristi Garfield, Laura (Ryan) Rieth and Adam Garfield; grandchildren: Kayla, Nathan and Nici; brothers: Ed, Brad and Todd Merry; uncle to many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his infant sons: Daniel and David; his parents; and sister: Beth Burns.

A memorial service will be held Friday, August 15 at 10 a.m. at Waite and Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina, OH. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-9:00 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until time of memorial service at 10 a.m.

Online condolences at www.waitefuneralhome.com

GARFIELD Ruby L 1917 1983 in loving memory

t42Carver_DallasCoTX — 2014-06-25 16:42:13Z

GARFIELD Ruby L 1917 1983 in loving memory

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Agnes Garfield, Roosevelt County Montana

StormyWen — 2013-10-05 20:18:13Z

Trying to find more information on an Agnes Garfield b. 12/1/1920 in Roosevelt County, Montana.

Her parents were James A Garfield Jr. and Nora Brown.

I'm not able to find any record of her past the 1940 census.

Re: Garfield in Vermont

Garf6019 — 2013-05-03 12:42:19Z

My name is Dick Garfield, I have a site on the internet called www.garfieldfamilies.com where I have traced our family back to England in the 1500's, I have 1000's of names listed by generations in US starting with Edward who came here in 1630 up to the present generation. I am re-doing the the site with corrections, additions and etc. have gotten up to the 8th generation. Any help you can give me would be great. Thanks, Dick

Re: Garfield in Vermont

jmclaugh17 — 2013-05-02 19:14:45Z

Hi
I was looking at some of your other queries and judging from the names Stewart and Baker, I've concluded that you are my cousin Melissa Garfield's daughter. Am I correct? Anyway even if you aren't, I am in Florida and returning to Massachusetts on 5/7. I have a fair amount of material on the Garfield family and am happy to share it with you after I get home.
Jeanette Garfield McLaughlin

Re: Garfield in Vermont

sestewart1944 — 2013-04-30 00:37:53Z

Hello,

My great-great grandfather was Edward Hosea Garfield, died November 2, 1885, aged 33 (I calculated his birth date as November 2, 1852 based on his age, son of Hosea Ballou Garfield and his first wife, Diancy Scott. I haven't gotten any farther than Stephen Garfield. I would love to connect you with you on this :)

GARFIELD Ed 1904-1952

t42Peoples — 2012-06-21 22:31:36Z

GARFIELD Ed 1904-1952

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Re: Cyrus Garfield

Garf6019 — 2012-04-27 14:09:52Z

I have a Cyrus Garfield in my files born 10 May 1802 - died 3 Jan 1881 - married on 16 Feb 1845, Hannah Rumrill - father, Josiah Garfield born 12 Oct 1762 - mother, Mary "Poly" ball born 1770.

Re: Oliver Garfield - Canada East

mpford919 — 2012-04-03 15:52:30Z

Ive also seen their name spelled Dejadon..Father Antoine and mother Marie Louise Demers

Re: Oliver Garfield - Canada East

mpford919 — 2012-04-03 15:48:29Z

Don't know much more about Oliver but his wife Eliza was from a family with the last name of DuJardin and they changed it to Jordan when theyh immigrated to America...Eliza had a large family of siblings..

Re: Oliver Garfield - Canada East

Garf6019 — 2012-04-01 15:16:21Z

Most of the Garfield's in canada spelled their name as GaFField. If you don't have any luck there let me know and I might be able to direct you to a Gaffield researcher in Canada.

Re: Oliver Garfield - Canada East

Garf6019 — 2012-04-03 16:11:01Z

Contact Roger Reid at r.reid@sympatico.ca he does a lot of the Garfield research in Canada, tell him Dick Garfield sent you.

Re: Elizabeth Garfield from Bromsgrove,Worcs.England.

Garf6019 — 2009-07-13 15:06:38Z

Jackie:
I found an Elizabeth Garfield born 31 July 1859 in Bromsgrove, England. Father, James Garfield and Mother, Mary
Ring any bells?

J. H. GARFIELD

Garf6019 — 2008-12-10 20:36:38Z

Looking for information on J.H.Garfield a USS Arizona Survivor who died in 2004 and is interred with his shipmates.

Re: James Freeman Dana Garfield of Fitchburg,Ma RELATED ? TO PRES JAMES GARFIELD

Kiersten5 — 2008-07-09 03:17:15Z

I am very glad to have your reply. I have an old family album with most photos being from Fitchburg area. There is at least one named photo of Pres. James Garfield and one of his wife. Because another man's photo is so similar, and after checking re my Fitchburg ancestors, I am guessing there my be a photo of James F D Garfield and also one of his ? wife. My great grandfather was vice pres of Garfield and Proctor Coal Co. at 92 State St, Boston. He then lived in Roxbury,Ma. Do YOU have any photos of JFDG I could try to match? I will gladly email you scanned copies if you tell me how to reach you directly. I do not think I have any relation to the line, only the working relationship.

James Freeman Dana Garfield of Fitchburg,Ma RELATED ? TO PRES JAMES GARFIELD

Kiersten5 — 2008-07-08 23:24:18Z

I have a puzzle to solve. Can anyone tell me if James Freeman Dana Garfield of Fitchburg, Ma was related to president James A Garfield? They would have been about the same age. I will appreciate any help.I have photographs I am trying to identify.

Re: Robert James Garfield 1921-1998

Godsplan2006 — 2009-03-02 16:58:58Z

Hello Im'Mitchell Garfield from NorthCarolina,I want to find out more of the garfield history any suggestion.

garfield's

tgarfield10 — 2009-09-25 03:13:55Z

hey

Re: Granfields of Ballyferriter area, Dingle, Kerry, Ireland

obreatnach — 2012-02-09 16:47:03Z

from Basque Country (Bilbao) files:

Mateo (Mathew) Moriarty
Birth: abt 1670(?) Kerry
Death:
father: John Moriarty
Mother: Catherine Trant
Spouse: Catalina Granfield
Birth:
Death:
father: Thomas Granfield
Mother: Catharina Terril or Tirril
Children:
John Moriarty

John (Juan) Moriarty
Birth: abt 1690 Dingle (Kerry, Ireland)
Father: Mateo Moriarty
Mother: Catalina Granfield
Spouse: Mary Goll (Gaule), (Guell?)
Birth: Cork
Father:
Mother:
Children:
Catalina Muriarti

John moved to Bilbao and his dau married there (maybe in 1749 or so).

Re: Sara Jane Garfield

DonaldK20 — 2008-05-10 19:44:14Z

Sara Jane Garfield's father, Henry Perry Garfield, was a first cousin to President Garfield.

Re: Sara Jane Garfield

DonaldK20 — 2008-05-10 19:41:12Z

Sara Jane Garfield's father, Henry Perry Garfield, was a first cousin to President Garfield.

Re: Thomas Garfield

DonaldK20 — 2008-05-10 18:23:32Z

I do not know if the Thomas #1 is the same person as Thomas #2 but I would like to discuss the Thomas #2 with you.
The Thomas #2's father (Thomas Carlton Garfield) is my 2nd great grandfather.
My great grandfather is Thomas Carlton Garfield's son Henry Perry Garfield.
I am very interested in who the mother of Henry Perry Garfield was.
Thank you,
Donald Keiffer

Garford to Garfield

scottgarfield1977 — 2010-07-23 22:53:28Z

Hello, I am currently researching my history and have been lucky enough to get right back to 1568.

My ancester is Robert Garfield of Bringhurst, Leicestershire, UK, Born 1691.

But the trace I have shows his father was Thomas Garford born 1661 in Bringhurst Leicestershire.

I am puzzled as to why the surname changed. Does any kind folk out there know? Help greatly appreciated.

Re: Garfield surname

lwaller191 — 2010-07-19 22:07:57Z

I am related through Isaacs daughter Mahala who married Myron Smith. I have just started researching this name as it took forever to find it. Great to hear from someone in the same line.

George E. Garfield, 83. Erie,County, PA, son of ,James Garfield, &.Nora Elizabeth Johnston Garfield

KENNELLYMARKA — 2010-06-14 03:54:26Z

George E. "Bud" Garfield, 83, of Erie,County, PA,
died Thursday, June 3, 2010 at St. Mary's Home at Asbury Ridge. He was born in Erie on June 9, 1926, the son of Nora Elizabeth Johnston Garfield and James Garfield. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marilyn Uht Garfield. Bud dropped out of Strong Vincent High School in the eleventh grade to enlist in the U.S. Army, earning the rank of sergeant in the Pacific during World War II. Following the war, he obtained his General Equivalency Diploma (GED), a bachelor's degree in education from Edinboro State College, and a master's degree in guidance from Penn State University. After graduation, he worked as an assistant field director for the American Red Cross at military installations in the U.S. and at Thule Air Base, Greenland. While there, he served as president of Toastmaster's International. A believer in the transformative power of education, Bud went on to become an educator and guidance counselor in the Millcreek School District and a leader in vocational and adult education at the Erie County Technical School. He forged successful partnerships with business and industry that in 1977 led to the founding the Regional Occupational Skill Center, a 43,000-square-foot adult skills training center that would provide thousands of skilled workers to manufacturing companies over the next three decades. In his retirement, he returned to the classroom as a substitute teacher at Erie's Collegiate Academy, where he worked nearly every day until the age of 80. Bud served on the board of directors at Villa Maria Academy; as a volunteer for the Erie Philharmonic, St. Andrew's Church, and the English as a Second Language Program at the Villa College. For many years he coached swimming at St. Andrew's and Our Lady's Christian Schools and was PIAA swimming official.
In addition to his wife, Marilyn,
Bud is survived by one daughter, Lisa Gensheimer and her husband Richard of North East, Pa.; two sons, James Garfield and his wife Regina of Laytonsville, Md., and Paul Garfield and his wife Crystal of Pass-a-Grille, Fla.; four grandchildren, Emily Miller Johnson and her husband Jamie, Jonathan Miller, Maura Garfield, and Evan Garfield; two step-grandchildren, Emily Gensheimer and Beth Gensheimer; and five great-grandchildren, Julian, Lily, Ella, Nico, and Meadow Johnson. He is also survived by one brother, Thomas Garfield and his wife Lois of Harborcreek; two sisters, Mary Garfield of Denver, Colo., and Barbara Makarowski and her husband Andrew of Erie; his brother-in-law Jerry Uht; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Garfield. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the John J. Quinn Funeral Home, West 9th & Liberty St. The family will receive friends and family at St. Andrew's Church on Saturday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emmaus Ministries, 345 East 9th Street Erie, Pa., 16503, and St. Andrew's Church, 1116 West 7th Street, Erie, Pa., 16502.

Re: Oliver Garfield - Canada East

LindaKH5 — 2012-04-02 20:31:18Z

I am also looking for Oliver Garfield and Eliza's roots in Canada. They are my great-great grands. I have tried the Gaffield spelling but have had no luck. If there are any other possible spellings, I would love to know about them!

Re: Thomas Garfield

melindajax — 2008-06-07 04:13:50Z

Donald,

Henry Perry Garfield b. Dec 1824 in NY son of Thomas C. Garfield and Mary E.? was married about 1864 to Sarah Jane Tew who was born Nov 20, 1837 in England.
I hope this helps you in some way.

Re: Elizabeth Garfield from Bromsgrove,Worcs.England.

bgunstone — 2009-08-10 21:36:04Z

My Great Great Grandfather was from Bromsgrove, born abt 1831, John Garfield. He came to Wales and married. His son was David John Garfield and was my Great Grandfather, his daughter my Grannie, Sarah Catherine Garfield. My father was Terence Garfield Jones, and me, just David Jones.
I have full details if you so require.
David Jones
NINIANDJ@AOL.COM
07816 364497

Re: Leona Mae Garfield

marccdeleon — 2009-06-06 05:31:44Z

I think your my uncle. My dad is Charles Lafayette Rains.

Re: Elizabeth Garfield from Bromsgrove,Worcs.England.

jackieshubert66 — 2009-07-13 15:31:44Z

They could be connected the lady I,m after was born around 1890 ish.
Thanks for help..

Elizabeth Garfield from Bromsgrove,Worcs.England.

jackieshubert66 — 2009-07-12 15:46:23Z

Hi, I,m trying to trace decendants of an Elizabeth Garfield who was married to a Michael Cook.I,m not sure of a marriage date but I know of a family tragedy and marriage ending in 1916.
I do hope someone can help?????

regards,

Jackie......

Re: Garfield

dorad2 — 2011-02-17 14:24:10Z

Not sure we're looking at the same line since you use abt 1880 for Irene's birth date. However, my uncle Louis Elmer STEENBERG (b. 1907/South Dakota; d. Jan 1994/Minnesota) had three wives. One was Irene GARFIELD. She had a sister Mildred GARFIELD that mrrd Louis' brother John Harold STEENBERG (b. 1909/South Dakota; d. Nov 1992/Minnesota). John had another wife Mary Ann RHINES. The other wives of Louis were Clara WILKINS and Marguerite DEVLEIGHER aka DAHLMAN. Hope this helps; please let me know if we're talking about the same people. Good luck with your search!

Re: Henry Garfield/Sarah McHenry - parents of John W. Garfield

Genedigger1966 — 2009-06-28 00:42:49Z

This Henry Washington Garfield, born 15 Dec 1844 to Ira and Lucinda (Lund) Garfield, was married to Helen Van Pelt on 9 Sept 1868 in Winneshiek Co., Iowa. He died in Wadena Co., Minnesota on 10 Apr 1925. Thought you might be interested.

Re: Oliver Garfield - Canada East

Emmett07 — 2012-04-22 17:05:56Z

thank you all!

Oliver Garfield - Canada East

Emmett07 — 2012-04-01 14:11:28Z

Having trouble finding when Oliver Garfield b@1811(married to Eliza Jordon/Jordan/Jordain) came from Canada... US census states he was born in Canada East.

Can not find any reference to a Garfield in Canada...

Wondering too, if there is a French way of spelling Garfield?

Any help or insight would be appreciated..

thank you

Re: Robert James Garfield 1921-1998

Emmett07 — 2009-02-07 01:27:49Z

Update:
Robert born in Schanectady NY to Ralph and Ellen (Murphy) Garfield... according to the death certificate.
SS# was issued in Ohio.

More info, but still a hitting a wall.

No, it is not known if Robert had any brothers or sisters.

Re: James Freeman Dana Garfield of Fitchburg,Ma RELATED ? TO PRES JAMES GARFIELD

Valcour — 2008-07-10 00:57:42Z

Kiersten-

You may contact me at Garfield-admin@rootsweb.com

Re: James Freeman Dana Garfield of Fitchburg,Ma RELATED ? TO PRES JAMES GARFIELD

Valcour — 2008-07-09 01:06:29Z

Hello, Kiersten,

The two men were second cousins twice removed. I'm pretty closely related to JFD Garfield. Of which of the two men do you have a photo?

Susan

Re: william/fannie may garfield vt/wisconsin

fbearce1 — 2011-08-13 20:32:58Z

have moved to 933 s first st.prairie du chien,wi 53821 fone 6083794840 to text or call.fbearce@yahoo.com to email.i don't know who fannie mays parents were or who mary flacks parents were.please send me info via post office.computer at home isn't hooked up so i have to use my phone.not sure if id get ur message unless u emailed me .would like to have info on paper.i am on sons puter right now.won't be here long in woodman,wisconsin.there was a patience robbins too related byt don't have genealogy with me.

Re: Cyrus Garfield

ron_kass_wade — 2012-04-26 19:43:10Z

Sandy - We have a Cyrus Garfield who died about 1965 - actually he was murdered in a robbery. We do not know who his parents were. Cyrus was between 55 and 62 when he died. I believe he was from New York City, NY - Do you have a relative who has a son named Cyrus who would fit.

Kathleen

Re: william/fannie may garfield vt/wisconsin

DKohls7471 — 2008-05-02 02:56:44Z

There is the great possibility that your Mary Flack Fleck Wherry is the daughter of John and Jenette Fleck. Did Mary have a sister Jenette that also married a Wherry? I have a copy of the will of John Fleck which lists these two daughters (and other children) married to Wherrys. Unfortunately they are not my Flacks.
DKohls

Murder and Suicide of Pearl and James Garfield

maryachtrh — 2008-04-29 19:49:21Z

Appears in "The Ravia Tribune" 12 January 1905, Ravia, Johnston County, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma

"Hold the line and listen. I'm going to kill Pearl and myself." With this advice over the 'phone to a friend James Garfield of Minneapolis committed murder and suicide.