(25) Ida Saxton McKinley

 

Ida Saxton McKinley

Birthdate

06/08/1847

Death date

05/26/1907

President

William McKinley

Dates of service

03/04/1897-09/14/1901

Relationship to president

Spouse

Other marriages 

N/A

 

Websites 

First Ladies National Library Biography of Ida McKinley

White House History: Ida McKinley

Papers/letters collections

Ida Saxton McKinley letters, to Dr. Mitchell, 1901, 1907

Manuscripts for: Ida McKinley

Historical sites

Saxton-McKinley House

McKinley Memorial Park

Fascinating details

  • Ida McKinley was highly visible during William’s presidential campaign despite suffering from severe health issues including frequent seizures.
  • She was the first ‘first lady’ to be the subject of a biography in which Republican campaign officials praised her religious virtue.

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