Tag Archives: William McKinley’s family life

Ida McKinley: Congressional Invalid

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Ida McKinley had suffered through one of the worst years anyone could imagine. The trauma would be permanent. The McKinleys Move to Washington Losing both their small children, and having his young wife’s health permanently impaired by phlebitis and “unnameable” … Continue reading →

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The Invalid FLOTUS: Ida McKinley

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Ida Saxton: Pampered Child Ida Saxton (1847-1907) was the eldest of three children born to James and Catherine Saxton of Canton, Ohio. Saxton was the town banker, lived in a fine house, and enjoyed a reputation as one of the … Continue reading →

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