YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

William McKinley 1843–1901

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have William McKinley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 29 JAN 1843 · Niles, Trumbull Co., Ohio, United States
Died 14 SEP 1901 · Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, United States
Father
Mother
Spouse Ida Saxton (1847–1907)
Children ,

Researchers connected through William McKinley 1843–1901

and 2 more tree owners connected with William McKinley 1843–1901

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Ida Saxton
Children

Biography

In 1843, William McKinley entered the world in Niles, Trumbull Co., Ohio, United States, born to william mckinley and nancy allison. William McKinley married ida saxton, and had children including ida mckinley, katherine mckinley. William McKinley passed away in 1901 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Find A Grave

Life Timeline

1843
Birth of William McKinley in Niles, Trumbull Co., Ohio, United States
Birth
1901
Death of William McKinley in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William McKinley

This ancestor line traces from Ohio, United States (1809) to Niles, Trumbull Co., Ohio, United States (1843) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

William McKinley (1843–1901) was born in Niles, Trumbull Co., Ohio, United States and died in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

William McKinley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William McKinley PTP
1843–1901
Niles, Trumbull Co., Ohio, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William McKinley's Descendants

1.
WM
William McKinley PTP 1843–1901 m. Ida Saxton PTP 1847–1907