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Nancy Walker Bush Ellis
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Nancy Walker Bush
February 4, 1926 Milton, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Died | January 10, 2021 (aged 94) Concord, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Education | Vassar College |
| Political party | Republican (1988–2021) Democratic (before 1988) |
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Alexander Ellis Jr.
(m. 1946; died 1989) |
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| Parent(s) | Prescott Bush Dorothy Walker |
| Relatives | George H. W. Bush (brother) George W. Bush (nephew) Jeb Bush (nephew) |
| Family | Bush |
Nancy Walker Bush Ellis (born February 4, 1926 – died January 10, 2021) was an American who cared deeply about the environment. She was also active in politics. She was the only sister of George H. W. Bush, who was a former U.S. President.
Nancy was also the aunt of two other famous politicians. Her nephew George W. Bush was also a U.S. President. Her other nephew, Jeb Bush, was a governor of Florida.
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About Nancy Walker Bush Ellis
Nancy Walker Bush was born on February 4, 1926. Her parents were Prescott Bush and Dorothy Wear Walker Bush. She was born in Milton, Massachusetts.
Nancy had four brothers. One of them was George H. W. Bush. When she was young, Nancy was a talented athlete. She was a champion tennis player.
Education and Family Life
Nancy went to private schools like Rosemary Hall and Miss Porter's School. She then studied English at Vassar College. She graduated from Vassar College in 1946.
On October 26, 1946, Nancy married Alexander Ellis Jr. They got married in Greenwich, Connecticut. Alexander worked in the insurance business. They had four children together: a daughter named Nancy, and three sons named Alexander, John, and Josiah.
The family lived in Concord, Massachusetts. After her husband passed away, Nancy moved to Beacon Hill in Boston.
Political Work
Nancy Ellis was very interested in politics. For many years, she was a Democrat. This is one of the two main political parties in the United States. She also cared a lot about the environment.
She helped raise money for the NAACP. This group works for civil rights for African Americans. She also co-led a part of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
In 1988, Nancy changed her political party. She became a Republican. She did this to support her brother, George H. W. Bush, when he ran for president.
In 2004, her nephew George W. Bush was running for president again. Nancy traveled to cities like London, Paris, and Frankfurt. She encouraged Americans living in Europe to register and vote for Republicans.
Helping Others and the Environment
Nancy Ellis spent a lot of time volunteering. She helped many organizations.
- She volunteered with the Boston United South End Settlement House. This group helps people in the community.
- She also volunteered with the New England Medical Center, which is a hospital.
- She helped the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the New England Conservatory of Music. These are both famous music organizations.
Nancy was also on the board of the Massachusetts Audubon Society. This group works to protect nature and wildlife. She helped raise money for important environmental projects. For example, she helped create the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area in Belize. This area helps protect forests and animals. She also supported the Programme for Belize, which is another conservation effort.
Later Life and Death
Nancy Ellis became ill in late 2020. She was hospitalized with a fever. She then tested positive for COVID-19. This was during the COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts.
Nancy Walker Bush Ellis passed away on January 10, 2021. She was living in an assisted living facility in Concord, Massachusetts. She was almost 95 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Nancy Walker Bush para niños
