Nelle Wilson Reagan
Member of the Reagan Family
Married to John Edward Reagan · Parent of 2
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Devout community volunteer; mother of President Ronald Reagan
Nelle Wilson Reagan occupies generation 3 of this recorded lineage partner to John Edward Reagan and parent of Neil Reagan and Ronald Reagan. Their place in the family is best understood through the relationships preserved in the tree.
Within the wider Reagan Family, this life forms part of a network spanning 3 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
1883
Born
The beginning of Nelle Wilson Reagan's recorded life.
Family
Married John Edward Reagan
A partnership that connects two branches of the Reagan family.
Next generation
Family line continues
2 children recorded in this branch: Neil Reagan and Ronald Reagan.
1962
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Nelle Wilson Reagan's children?
Nelle Wilson Reagan had 2 children: Neil Reagan and Ronald Reagan.
Who did Nelle Wilson Reagan marry?
Nelle Wilson Reagan was married to John Edward Reagan.
What family tree does Nelle Wilson Reagan belong to?
Nelle Wilson Reagan appears in the Reagan Family family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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