Who was Gregory Bush)?

Gregory Bush) (1500–1585) was born in Hawkchurch, Colyton, Devonshire, England and died in Hawkchurch, Devon, England. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Gregory John Sampson (12th Great Grand father of George W. Bush) 1500–1585

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 09 Nov 1500 · Hawkchurch, Colyton, Devonshire, England

Died 11 Aug 1585 · Hawkchurch, Devon, England

Father William De Warren Mayor Of Dover

Mother Margaret De Warren

Spouse Alyce Leslande

Children Agnes Sampson, Alyce Ede Leslande 13Th Mggm G15, Alyce Edith Leslande G15, Andrew Sampson, Annam Anne Samson, Elizabeth Simpson, George Sampson, Gregory John Sampson, John Sampson 11Th Great Grand Father Of George W Bush, Margery Sampson, Margret Sampson, Nicholas Sampson, Nycolas Rawlph Simpson, Robert Sampson, Thomas C Sampson, Very Rev Thomas C Sampson, Walter Sampson, William Sampson

Siblings Agnes Wrenne, Eleanor Wrenne, Gregory Symson, Janna Wren Or Wrenne, Joan Wrenne, John Warren, William Warren, William Wren

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Researchers connected through Gregory Bush) 1500–1585

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Immediate Family

Parents

William De Warren Mayor Of Dover

Spouse(s)

Johanna Joan Hawkins 14Th Mggm

Mary Sampson

Children

Agnes Sampson

Alyce Ede Leslande 13Th Mggm G15

Alyce Edith Leslande G15

John Sampson 11Th Great Grand Father Of George W Bush

Margery Sampson

Margret Sampson

Nicholas Sampson

Nycolas Rawlph Simpson

Robert Sampson

Thomas C Sampson

Very Rev Thomas C Sampson

Walter Sampson

William Sampson

Biography

Gregory John Sampson (12th Great Grand father of George W. Bush) was born in 1500 in Hawkchurch, Colyton, Devonshire, England, the child of william de warren mayor of dover and margaret de warren. Gregory John Sampson (12th Great Grand father of George W. Bush) married alyce leslande, joan hawkins, johan joan hawkins, johan joan hawkins, johanna joan hawkins 14th mggm, mary sampson, and had children including agnes sampson, alyce ede leslande 13th mggm g15, alyce edith leslande g15, andrew sampson, annam anne samson, elizabeth simpson, george sampson, gregory john sampson, john sampson 11th great grand father of george w bush, margery sampson, margret sampson, nicholas sampson, nycolas rawlph simpson, robert sampson, thomas c sampson, very rev thomas c sampson, walter sampson, william sampson. Gregory John Sampson (12th Great Grand father of George W. Bush) passed away in 1585 in Hawkchurch, Devon, England.

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Birth of Gregory John Sampson (12th Great Grand father of George W. Bush) in Hawkchurch, Colyton, Devonshire, England

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1585

Death of Gregory John Sampson (12th Great Grand father of George W. Bush) in Hawkchurch, Devon, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Gregory Bush)

This ancestor line traces from Poynton, Cheshire, England (1460) to Hawkchurch, Colyton, Devonshire, England (1500) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Gregory Bush) (1500–1585) was born in Hawkchurch, Colyton, Devonshire, England and died in Hawkchurch, Devon, England. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Gregory in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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