Ronald Wilson Reagan

A man of deep and strong faith, the only thing more important to Ronald Reagan than his country was his family. Married twice, he was the father of four and grandfather of two.

While making the movie "Brother Rat" Ronald Reagan met the actress Jane Wyman. They were married on June 25, 1940. Ronald Reagan, Jane Wyman with
their children Maureen and Michael
era approx 1946

Ronald Reagan, Jane Wyman with
their children Maureen and Michael
era approx 1946

Their union produced his first two children, Maureen Elizabeth born in 1941, and Michael Edward (adopted) in 1945. They also had a daughter born 4-months premature in 1947; she lived only one day.

Ronald Reagan, Jane Wyman with
their children Maureen and Michael - 1949

In 1949, when Jane Wyman's career was flourishing while Reagan's career had somewhat stagnated due to the war, Wyman divorced Reagan and got custody of the two young children.

Young Maureen with her Daddy

Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis
having dinner at the Stork Club

In 1951, during his tenure as President of the Screen Actor's Guild, Ronald Reagan was approached by actress Nancy Davis. She was being mistaken for another Nancy Davis, a communist. They agreed to meet for an early dinner to discuss her dilema. Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis
Engagement Photo - January 1952

Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis
Engagement Photo - January 1952

Before proposing to Nancy, the handsome actor called her father, Loyal Davis to ask for the young actresses hand in marriage. The Hollywood couple were engaged in January 1952.

Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis Wedding

They were married on March 4, 1952 at the Little Brown Church in The Valley, North Hollywood, CA. The only witnesses were their good friends, Ardis and William Holden. It was a marriage that would span 52 years.

Ronald and Nancy Reagan
with their friends Ardis and William Holden

Ronald and Nancy Reagan
with their friends Ardis and William Holden

In October 1952 their daughter, Patricia Ann was born and in May 1958 they had a son, Ronald Prescott.

Their son, Michael and his wife, Colleen, have given the couple two granchildren, Cameron and Ashley.

Reagan Family Portrait - 1967
Ronald, Ron, Nancy and Patti

Reagan's Children
Maureen (deceased 2001)	Michael
Patti	Ron

Official Inaguration Family Photo - 1981

Patti and her Dad in the Oval Office
February 1981
A private moment in the Oval Office
President Reagan with his youngest
daughter Patti Davis Ron Reagan and Mom, Nancy,
riding tandem on the White House grounds
April 1981
Ron and Nancy riding tandem on the White House Grounds

Christmas at The White House - 1983
Patti Davis, Paul Grilley, Nancy, President Reagan, Doria and Ron Reagan
Official Inaguration Family Photo - 1985
Offical Inaguration Family Photo - 1985

A Family Day at Rancho del Cielo - 1985
Michael, President Reagan, Cameron, Colleen, Ashley
Nancy, Ron, Doria, Paul Grilley and Patti

1991 at the Reagan Presidential Library
Nancy, President Reagan and Maureen

A Memorial to Ronald Wilson Reagan
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