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McKinley was born at Niles, Ohio, on Jan. 29, 1843, seventh of the nine children of William and Nancy Allison McKinley. The McKinleys, of Scotch-Irish descent, had moved to Pennsylvania in the early 18th century and became interested in the iron foundry business, which William's father later built in Ohio. In 1852 the family moved to the small town of Poland, Ohio, where William attended a local school. He entered Allegheny College at Meadville, Pennsylvania, in 1860, but left because of poor health and subsequently taught school. At the outbreak of the [[American Civil War]], McKinley, then age 18, enlisted as a private in the Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, commanded by [[Rutherford B. Hayes]]. He saw service in western Virginia and at the [[Antietam, Battle of|Battle of Antietam]], after which he was commissioned a second lieutenant. He was mustered out of the army in 1865 as a major. He studied law in an office for a year and for a longer period at the Albany (N.Y.) Law School. Admitted to the Ohio bar in 1867, he opened an office in Canton, where he established a permanent residence. In 1871 he married Ida Saxton, the daughter of an influential local banker. After the birth of two daughters, Mrs. McKinley became an invalid for the rest of her life, her illness lightened only by the complete devotion of her husband.  

McKinley was born at Niles, Ohio, on Jan. 29, 1843, seventh of the nine children of William and Nancy Allison McKinley. The McKinleys, of Scotch-Irish descent, had moved to Pennsylvania in the early 18th century and became interested in the iron foundry business, which William's father later built in Ohio. In 1852 the family moved to the small town of Poland, Ohio, where William attended a local school. He entered Allegheny College at Meadville, Pennsylvania, in 1860, but left because of poor health and subsequently taught school. At the outbreak of the [[American Civil War]], McKinley, then age 18, enlisted as a private in the Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, commanded by [[Rutherford B. Hayes]]. He saw service in western Virginia and at the [[Antietam, Battle of|Battle of Antietam]], after which he was commissioned a second lieutenant. He was mustered out of the army in 1865 as a major. He studied law in an office for a year and for a longer period at the Albany (N.Y.) Law School. Admitted to the Ohio bar in 1867, he opened an office in Canton, where he established a permanent residence. In 1871 he married Ida Saxton, the daughter of an influential local banker. After the birth of two daughters, Mrs. McKinley became an invalid for the rest of her life, her illness lightened only by the complete devotion of her husband.  

McKinley entered politics early, greatly aided by his commanding presence, his oratorical ability, his sunny nature, and his willingness to negotiate and compromise. In 1869 he was elected prosecuting attorney of Stark County, and seven years later he helped nominate and elect his old commander, [[Rutherford B. Hayes]], as President.  

McKinley entered politics early, greatly aided by his commanding presence, his oratorical ability, his sunny nature, and his willingness to [[negotiate]] and compromise. In 1869 he was elected prosecuting attorney of Stark County, and seven years later he helped nominate and elect his old commander, [[Rutherford B. Hayes]], as President.

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