... 32. William McKinley, born Jan. 29, 1843, at Niles, O. Attended Poland Academy. Entered Allegheny College 1860. Private 23d Ohio Volunteer Infantry June, 1861. Shouldered the musket, carried the knapsack, and “Drank from the same canteen.” Promoted to Commissary Sergeant August, 1862; Second Lieutenant, September, 1862; First Lieutenant, February 7, 1863; Captain, July 25, 1864; Brevet Major of the United States Volunteers, 1864. Mustered out with the 23d Ohio July 26, 1865. Admitted to the bar, 1867; Prosecuting Attorney, 1869. Married January 25, 1871, Miss Ida Saxton.
Defended coal miners of Stark County 1875, clearing them of an unjust charge.
Elected to Congress 1876, and served fourteen years. Governor of Ohio 1891 and 1893. Elected President of the United States 1896.
Numerous articles having appeared in the press, claiming that President McKinley's grandfather was born in Ireland—some papers even illustrating what they claim to have been his birthplace, it is but justice to say that Ancestors No. 27, 28 and 29 are proven by the Records of York County, Pa. ...