Barack Obama's ancestor left 12 pence in will
A British ancestor of US President Barack Obama left 12 pence to his son in a will, it has been revealed.
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.
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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.