How many people are researching John?

Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 1 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for John?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

John SAMSON (SIMPSON) 11th Great Grand father of US President George W. Bush 1549–1589

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees

Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

C Reliability

Reliability Score: C

Basic — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Bush in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 26 Jul 1549 · Henlow, Bedfordshire, England

Died 01 Mar 1589 · Campton, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England

Father John Richard Sampson Samson

Mother Joan Lanham Lamtham Sampson

Children Alice Simpson

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through John Bush 1549–1589

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Bush 1549–1589

Immediate Family

Parents

John Richard Sampson Samson

Joan Lanham Lamtham Sampson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Alice Simpson

Biography

John SAMSON (SIMPSON) 11th Great Grand father of US President George W. Bush was born in 1549 in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England, the child of john richard sampson samson and joan lanham lamtham sampson. John SAMSON (SIMPSON) 11th Great Grand father of US President George W. Bush had children including alice simpson. John SAMSON (SIMPSON) 11th Great Grand father of US President George W. Bush passed away in 1589 in Campton, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England.

Sources

Life Timeline

1549

Birth of John SAMSON (SIMPSON) 11th Great Grand father of US President George W. Bush in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England

Birth

1589

Death of John SAMSON (SIMPSON) 11th Great Grand father of US President George W. Bush in Campton, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bush

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: John Bush (1549–1589) was born in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England and died in Campton, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 1 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.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.