Biographical Facts Birth: Niles, Ohio, January 29, 1843 Ancestry: Scotch-Irish and English Father: William McKinley Birth: New Lisbon, Ohio, November 15, 1807 Death: Canton, Ohio, November 24, 1892 Occupation: Iron Manufacturer Mother: Nancy Ann McKinley Birth: New Lisbon, Ohio, April 22, 1809 Death: Canton, Ohio, December 12, 1897 Brothers: David Allison McKinley (1829-1892); James McKinley (1833-1889); Abner McKinley (1849-1904) Sisters: Anna McKinley (1832-1890); Mary McKinley (1835-1868); Helen Minerva McKinley (1839-1924); Sarah Elizabeth McKinley (1840-unknown); Abbie Celia McKinley (1845-1846) Marriage: Canton, Ohio, January 25, 1871 Wife: Ida Saxton McKinley Birth: Canton, Ohio, June 8, 1847 Death: Canton, Ohio, May 26, 1907 Children: Katherine McKinley (1871-1875); Ida McKinley (1873-1873) Religious Affiliation: Methodist Education: Attended Poland Academy; Allegheny College Occupations Before Presidency: Teacher; Soldier; Lawyer Military Service: Joined Ohio 23rd Volunteers (1861); Rose to rank of Major before leaving Army in 1865 Prepresidential Offices: United States Congressman; Governor of Ohio Inauguration Age: 54 Death: Buffalo, New York, September 14, 1901 Place of Burial: Canton, Ohio
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