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| William McKinley |
Today is the birth date of President William McKinley. Of course many of us know he served in the 23rd Ohio, along with Rutherford B. Hayes, during the Civil War. But very few know that McKinley has a connection to Cynthiana. In the 171st Ohio, which fought at Keller's Bridge on June 11th, 1864 was one Joseph Osborne. On that fateful day, among the handful of Union killed at Keller's Bridge, was Osborne. Joseph Albert Osborne was the cousin of McKinley, and was a few weeks shy of his 24th birthday when he was killed.
And now you know McKinley's tie to Cynthiana!
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