Kerry and Bush: ninth cousins twice removed

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Thread starter Ivan Seeking
Start date Oct 21, 2004

In summary, Kerry and Bush are ninth cousins twice removed, with a common ancestor of Edward FitzRandolph who lived in the 1600s. This relation was discovered through genealogical research and DNA testing due to their strong New England ancestry. Other prominent figures related to them through Edward FitzRandolph include Princess Diana, Sir Winston Churchill, and Marilyn Monroe. However, there is no evidence to suggest that this distant relation affects their political views or relationship.

Oct 21, 2004

Ivan Seeking

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http://msn.ancestry.com/landing/strange/bush4/tree.htm

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Oct 21, 2004

kat

That's not that unusual, in fact people often find when doing their own genealogy that they are cousin to theirselves many times removed...

Oct 21, 2004

Loren Booda

Kerry is my cousin; Bush needs to be removed.

1. How are Kerry and Bush related?

Kerry and Bush are ninth cousins twice removed, meaning they share a common ancestor nine generations back and have been separated by two removals (generations).

2. Who is the common ancestor of Kerry and Bush?

The common ancestor of Kerry and Bush is Edward FitzRandolph, who lived in the 1600s. He is the 10th great-grandfather of Bush and the 9th great-grandfather of Kerry.

3. How was this relation discovered?

This relation was discovered through genealogical research and DNA testing. Both Kerry and Bush have a strong New England ancestry, which made it easier to trace their family trees back to a common ancestor.

4. Are there any other prominent figures related to Kerry and Bush?

Yes, there are several other prominent figures who are also related to Kerry and Bush through their shared ancestor Edward FitzRandolph. These include Princess Diana, Sir Winston Churchill, and Marilyn Monroe.

5. How does this distant relation affect their political views or relationship?

There is no evidence to suggest that this distant relation has any impact on their political views or relationship. As with any distant relatives, there may be some shared values or beliefs, but ultimately each individual has their own unique perspectives and ideologies.