Obama and Bush are distant cousins from Leiden Pilgrim Fathers

Obama and Bush are distant cousins with a common ancestor Leiden
Their common ancestor is the Blossom family.

www.rnw.nl...

The Blossom family had 3 children: Thomas, Peter en Elizabeth.

Obama ancestor is Elizabeth
www.newenglandancestors.org...

Bush ancestor is Peter.


[edit on 6-12-2008 by hawk123]

Interesting that 'Leiden' is similar to 'Laden'.

One line post, sorry.

About 400 years ago, Leiden was called: Leyden.

Even more presidents are related to this same family.
www.newenglandancestors.org...

Obama in Leiden.

Catchy name.

I'm related to Leydens from Ireland. Maybe I'm related to to the Pres