The History of the Bush Family: Business, Dynasty, Investments, Secrets (2004)

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The Bush family is an American family that is prominent in politics and business. Along with many members who have been successful bankers and businessmen, across generations the family includes two U.S. Senators, one Supreme Court Justice, two Governors and two Presidents (one of the two presidents also served as Vice President). George Herbert Walker Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush have been married for 70 years, holding the record for the longest-married presidential couple. Peter Schweizer, author of a biography of the family, has described the Bushes as "the most successful political dynasty in American history." According to some online sources, the Bush family is of primarily English and German descent. James Smith Bush (1825–1889) Father of Samuel P. Bush Samuel Prescott Bush (1863–1948), Father of Prescott Bush and Son of James Smith Bush Flora Sheldon (1872–1920), the wife of Samuel P. Bush, married June 20, 1894 and mother to Prescott Bush. Prescott Sheldon Bush (1895–1972), Samuel P. Bush's son, served as a US Senator from Connecticut. Dorothy Wear Walker Bush (1901–1992), the wife of Prescott, was the daughter of George Herbert Walker of the well-connected Walker family of bankers and businessmen Prescott Sheldon "Pressy" Bush, Jr. (1922–2010), Prescott Bush's eldest son, served as chairman of the United States-China Chamber of Commerce George Herbert Walker Bush (born 1924), Prescott Bush Sr.'s second son, was the 41st President of the United States, Vice-President of the United States under Ronald Reagan, a Congressman from Houston, and Central Intelligence Agency director, and also held other political and diplomatic posts. Before his political career he was in the oil business in Texas. Married to Barbara Pierce Bush (born 1925), the daughter of publisher Marvin Pierce, cousin of 14th US President Franklin Pierce, First Lady of the US and Second Lady of the US during her husband's terms. George Walker Bush (born 1946), George H.W. Bush's eldest son, was the 43rd President of the United States and was the 46th Governor of Texas. Laura Lane Welch Bush (born 1946), the wife of George W., was the First Lady and a former teacher. Barbara Pierce Bush (born 1981), twin sister of Jenna and daughter of George and Laura Bush Jenna Welch Bush Hager (born 1981), daughter of George and Laura and twin sister of Barbara, Today correspondent. Married to Henry Chase Hager. Margaret Laura "Mila" Hager (born April 13, 2013), daughter of Jenna Bush Hager. Poppy Louise Hager (born August 13, 2015), daughter of Jenna Bush Hager. Pauline Robinson "Robin" Bush (1949–1953), George H. W. Bush's second child and first daughter, died of leukemia in 1953. John Ellis "Jeb" Bush (born 1953), George H.W. Bush's second son, was the 43rd Governor of Florida and 2016 presidential candidate. Married to Columba Garnica Gallo. George Prescott Bush (born 1976), son of Jeb Bush, elected commissioner of the Texas General Land Office in 2014. Married to the former Amanda Williams. Noelle Lucila Bush (born 1977), daughter of Jeb Bush John Ellis "Jebby" Bush, Jr. (born 1983), son of Jeb Bush, is attending the University of Texas. Neil Mallon Bush (born 1955), third son of George H. W. Bush and brother of President George W. Bush, is a businessman. Currently married to Maria Bush (as of 2004). Previously married to Sharon Smith, divorce in April 2003. Lauren Pierce Bush Lauren (born 1984), model for Tommy Hilfiger, daughter of Neil Bush and Sharon Smith, married to David Lauren. Ashley Bush, daughter of Neil Bush and Sharon Smith Pierce M. Bush son of Neil Bush and Sharon Smith Marvin Pierce Bush (born 1956), a venture capitalist, fourth son of George H. W. Bush, and brother of George W. Bush. Married to Margaret Conway (née Molster) They have two children, adopted: a daughter, Marshall, and a son, Walker Dorothy Walker Bush Koch (born 1959), second daughter of George H. W. Bush and sister of President George W. Bush. Married to Bobby Koch, wine lobbyist. Children are Sam and Ellie LeBlond, Robert and Gigi Koch. Nancy Walker Bush Ellis (born 1926), Prescott Bush Sr.'s third child, and the only daughter. John Prescott Ellis (born 1953), son of Nancy Bush Ellis, media consultant Jonathan James Bush (born 1931), Prescott Bush Sr.'s fourth child, banker Jonathan S. Bush (born 1969), son of Jonathan Bush, CEO of athenahealth, a healthcare IT company William Hal "Billy" Bush (born 1971), son of Jonathan Bush, Access Hollywood host William Henry Trotter "Bucky" Bush (born 1938), Prescott Bush Sr.'s fifth child, banker and executive https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_family