Name/Title
Notes on McKinley's life for manuscript.Entry/Object ID
2016.2.99uScope and Content
Helped
Attorney at Law
After passing his bar examination in Warren, Ohio, he joined the law firm with Judge Belden in Canton, Ohio.
During this period of time he became active in politics. He campaigned for Ulysses S. Grant for President. He was elected prosecuting attorney of Stark County and served from 1870 - 1871. He became speaker and leader for the Women's Temperance Movement in Canton.
Was Attorney for the unpopular Coal Miners in Massillon, Ohio for free. Won a very favorable verdict for them.
He also joined many organizations; YMCA, and the Masons etc. plus the Methodist Church.
All this made him very popular. Especially with a young lady by the name of Ida Saxton. They were married on January 25,1871. They had two daughters. Katie, born December 25, 1871, who died of heart disease June 25, 1875. Little Ida, born April 11, 1873, died of cholrea on August 22, 1873. All the grief did major damage to Ida's health but the marriage became very strong.
Congressman
In 1876 Major McKinley won the Republican seat to Congress for the 16th district. His opponent in the race was Dr. Levi Lamborn of Alliance, Ohio. Dr. Lamborn had developed the scarlet carnation and gave one to McKinley during the campaign. When McKinley won. he decided it was good luck and wore one the rest of his life.Collection
BlaneyAcquisition
Accession
2016.2.0Source or Donor
Eileen B. BlaneyAcquisition Method
Gift