Barack Obama’s Ancestor Left 12 Pence in Will

Posted by admin on Apr 11, 2009

Peter Blossom, who genealogists claim is a forefather of the US President, was a farm labourer in Stapleford, near Cambridge.

Experts believe his son, Thomas, born in nearby Great Shelford in around 1580, sailed to America in about 1620 and the current president of the US is a direct descendant of Thomas.

Now details of Peter’s will have emerged – and revealed the contrasting fortunes of Mr Obama and his ancestors.

In dividing his possessions, Peter wrote: “First, to my son, I do give 12 pence to be paid unto him forthwith after my departure.”

He added: “I can give unto him no more.”

Everything else went to his wife, Anable – who he described in the document as a “good wench”.

“I give unto Anable my wife all the rest of my goods – these reasons and considerations moving me thereto because she has been a good wench as any could be,” the document said.

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