James Abram Garfield ( November 19 , 1831 - September 19 , 1881 ) served as the 20th President of the United States ( 1881 ) , after completing nine consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives ( 1863-81 ) .
James Abram Garfield ( November 19 , 1831 - September 19 , 1881 ) was the 20th ( 1881 ) President of the United States and the 2nd President to be assassinated ( killed while in office ) .