William McKinley, Sr.
| Name | William McKinley, Sr. |
| Title | American businessman (1807-1892) |
| Gender | Male |
| Birthday | 1807-11-15 |
| nationality | United States of America |
| Source | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8015464 |
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| LastUpdate | 2025-11-17T06:41:51.307Z |
Introduction
William McKinley Sr. was born on November 15, 1807, in Pine Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. He was the second of thirteen children born to James S. McKinley and Mary Rose. In 1809, he relocated with his family to Lisbon, Ohio.
McKinley Sr. was engaged in the iron manufacturing industry, following in the professional footsteps of his father. Over the course of his career, he operated foundries in several Ohio towns, including New Lisbon, Niles, Poland, and ultimately Canton.
On January 6, 1829, he married Nancy Allison Campbell. His family included a total of nine children: David Allison McKinley (1829–1892), Anna McKinley (1832–1890), James Rose McKinley (1833–1889), Mary McKinley (1835–1868), Helen Minerva McKinley (1834–1924), Sarah McKinley (1840–1931), Abigail Celia McKinley (1845–1846), and Abner McKinley (1847–1904).
William McKinley Sr.’s parents, James S. McKinley and Mary Rose, died in South Bend, Indiana, on August 20, 1847.
Politically, McKinley Sr. was affiliated with the Whig Party and later the Republican Party. He was an advocate for protective tariffs.
He maintained a personal library that included a Bible, the works of Dante Alighieri, and Shakespeare. During leisure time, he read these works, despite his demanding work schedule.
William McKinley Sr. died in Canton, Ohio, on November 24, 1892, at the age of 85.
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