Age, Biography, and Wiki
Neilia Hunter Biden was born on July 28, 1942, in Skaneateles, New York. She was the daughter of Louise (née Basel) and Robert Hunter, and had two brothers, John and Michael. Neilia's early life was marked by her involvement in various extracurricular activities during her school years, including field hockey and student council. She met Joe Biden during a spring break trip in the Bahamas, and they married in 1966 shortly after Biden moved to Syracuse to be closer to her and attend law school.
| Occupation | Politician |
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| Date of Birth | 28 July 1942 |
| Age | 82 Years |
| Birth Place | Skaneateles, New York, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | U.S |
| Date of death | 18 December, 1972 |
| Died Place | Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
Height, Weight & Measurements
There is no widely available information on Neilia's height and weight. Given the era in which she lived, detailed physical measurements were not typically documented or publicly shared.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Neilia met Joe Biden during a spring break trip in the Bahamas. They married on August 27, 1966, and had three children together: Joseph Robinette "Beau" III, Robert Hunter (also known as Hunter), and Naomi Christina. The couple's relationship was cut short when Neilia died in a car crash on December 18, 1972.
Neilia Hunter Biden (July 28, 1942 – December 18, 1972) was an American teacher and the first wife of Joe Biden, who later became the 46th president of the United States. She died in a car crash with their one-year-old daughter, Naomi; their two sons, Beau and Hunter, were injured but survived the incident. Her death occurred six weeks after her husband's election to the U.S. Senate.
In a commencement speech at Yale University in 2015, Joe Biden, then serving as U.S. Vice President in the administration led by Barack Obama, spoke of his wife, saying, "The incredible bond I have with my children is the gift I'm not sure I would have had, had I not been through what I went through [after the fatal crash]. But by focusing on my sons, I found my redemption."
Dedicated in her memory, Neilia Hunter Biden Park is in a suburban area of unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware. Cayuga Community College in Auburn, New York, where Neilia's father ran the food service operation for many years, annually confers the Neilia Hunter Biden Award on two graduates—one is conferred for journalism and the other for English literature. Among the early winners was William "Bill" Fulton, who later served as mayor of Ventura, California.
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| Husband | Joe Biden (m. 1966) |
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Net Worth and Salary
Since Neilia Hunter Biden passed away in 1972, there is no information available on her net worth in 2025. Her income would have primarily come from her work as a teacher in the Syracuse City School District. Her husband, Joe Biden, has had a significant increase in net worth over the years, currently estimated between $9 million and $10 million.
Career, Business, and Investments
Neilia was an English teacher at the Bellevue School in Syracuse, New York. She was also deeply involved in her husband's political career, being described as the "brains" of his campaign during his Senate run. There is no record of her engaging in any business ventures or investments on a large scale.
Social Networks
In the era when Neilia was active, social networks as we know them today did not exist. Her presence online is limited to historical references and tributes rather than active social media profiles.
Education
Neilia attended Penn Hall, a secondary boarding school in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She later went on to attend Syracuse University, where she pursued a career in teaching.
Neilia had two brothers, John and Michael (1950–2023). She attended Penn Hall, a secondary boarding school in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She was active in the school's French club, field hockey, swimming and student council. After secondary school, she attended Syracuse University and was a school teacher in the Syracuse City School District. She was an English teacher at the Bellevue School in Syracuse, New York. She was a first cousin of former Auburn city councilman Robert Hunter.
Neilia Hunter met Joe Biden in Nassau, Bahamas, while they were both on spring break. Shortly afterwards, Biden moved to Syracuse to be closer to her and attend law school. The couple married on August 27, 1966. After Biden graduated from law school, the couple moved to Wilmington, Delaware, where he was on the New Castle County Council. They had three children: Joseph Robinette "Beau" III, Robert Hunter and Naomi Christina ("Amy").
