A Career In William Mckinley's Political Career
William McKinley was born March 4, 1843 in Niles, Ohio. As a young man McKinley spent his time attending Allegheny College. When he was attending college, The Civil War broke out and
McKinley enlisted in the Union army. He was the last president ever to fight in The Civil War.
After the war McKinley studied law, and opened a practice in Canton, Ohio.He married Ida
Saxton , the daughter of a local banker. After the deaths of his mother and two daughters early into their marriage, Ida’s health began to deteriorate. He catered to his wife with his burgeoning political career. McKinley started his political career in Ohio in 1869 and rose to the rank of a republican, winning the election to U.S Congress in 1876. He served 14 years in congress.
McKinley enlisted in the Union army. He was the last president ever to fight in The Civil War.
After the war McKinley studied law, and opened a practice in Canton, Ohio.He married Ida
Saxton , the daughter of a local banker. After the deaths of his mother and two daughters early into their marriage, Ida’s health began to deteriorate. He catered to his wife with his burgeoning political career. McKinley started his political career in Ohio in 1869 and rose to the rank of a republican, winning the election to U.S Congress in 1876. He served 14 years in congress.