About William McKinley
Lived 1762 – 1900. William McKinley was an American politician.
William McKinley was a U.S. representative from Virginia.
Biography Born in Virginia, McKinley completed preparatory studies. He served as member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Ohio County, Virginia (now part of West Virginia) from 1798 to 1804, 1806, and 1807.
McKinley was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Eleventh Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative John G. Jackson and served from December 21, 1810 to March 3, 1811.
He later served again as member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1820, 1821, and 1824–1826.
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Who was William McKinley?
American politician from Virginia
When was William McKinley born?
William McKinley was born in 1762 in Virginia.
When did William McKinley die?
William McKinley died in 1900 in United States.
What was William McKinley's occupation?
William McKinley was a politician.
What nationality was William McKinley?
William McKinley was American.
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· DBpedia: William McKinley (Virginia politician)
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