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William McKinley Jr. was born on January 29, 1843, in the city of Niles, Ohio. In 1852, his family moved to Poland, Ohio, to provide better educational opportunities. He received his education at Poland Academy and briefly attended Allegheny College, but his studies were interrupted due to health and financial difficulties. While working as a teacher, he joined the Union Army in 1861 following the outbreak of the American Civil War. During the war, he served in the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry R