About
Served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1837 to 1852.
Before Fame
He was admitted to the bar in 1800 and then began practicing in Kentucky.
Trivia
His name was given to the Alabama community of McKinley.
Family Life
He moved to Kentucky with his family when he was a baby.
Associated With
He was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Martin Van Buren.
