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John Edward Reagan 1883–1941

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Reagan in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 27 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 13 Jul 1883 · Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois, United States
Died 18 May 1941 · Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States,
Spouse Nelle Clyde Wilson
Children John Neil Reagan, Ronald Wilson Reagan

Researchers connected through John Reagan 1883–1941

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Reagan 1883–1941

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of John Edward Reagan began in 1883 in Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois, United States. John Edward Reagan married nelle clyde wilson, and had children including john neil reagan, ronald wilson reagan. John Edward Reagan passed away in 1941 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States,.

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Life Timeline

1883
Birth of John Edward Reagan in Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois, United States
Birth
1941
Death of John Edward Reagan in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States,
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Reagan

This ancestor line traces from France (1000) to Fulton, Illinois (Whiteside) (1883) across 27 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Reagan (1883–1941) was born in Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois, United States and died in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States,. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 27 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

John Reagan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Edward Reagan PTP
1883–1941
Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Reagan's Descendants

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John Edward Reagan PTP 1883–1941