Family History 101
This state is where our family roots were first planted and many of our elders were born.
What is Mississippi?
Even though we live all over, our DNA traces back to this continent — our ancestral homeland.
What is Africa?
He’s the oldest living family member, and his birthday is basically a family holiday.
Who is Eddie Jean?
She was known for her pinto beans and cornbread every day, with her front door open.
Who is Rosie Owens?
Cruger was officially incorporated as a town in this year.
What is 1890?
He was the patriarch of the Owens family and known for his wisdom, strong hands, and quiet strength.
Who is Mims Owens?
This shared family trait causes a bunch of us to break out in dance at the sound of a beat — no matter where we are.
What is rhythm or love of music?
This family member celebrated their 50th birthday with a surprise all Black Birthday Party.
Who is Tracy?
He drove a Cadillac, fast coming home at noon for lunch.
Who is Mims Owens?
This Mississippi region, rich in soil and soul, is where Cruger is located.
What is the Mississippi Delta?
This family tradition happens before every meal, no matter how big or small the crowd.
What is prayer?
This condition affects several of our relatives and is common in African American communities — knowing it helps us stay healthy
What is high blood pressure?
She’s a December baby but hates the cold.
Who is Peaches?
She always led family talks with her warm, sweet, and comforting voice.
Who is Honey?
As of the 2020 census, Cruger had around this many residents.
What is 300?
He was the family historian who kept records, photos, and stories passed down through the generations.
Who is Leon?
You don’t have to guess — this modern tool has helped many of us explore our ancestry and DNA connections.
What is a DNA test or ancestry kit (like 23andMe or AncestryDNA)?
This relative shares a birthday month with two of her children and 1 of her siblings.
Who is Mary "Sister" Perry?
He never met a stranger and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Who is Willie?
Cruger’s land area is less than this many square miles, making it a very small town.
What is 1 square mile?
This year marked the very first Wallace & Owens family reunion.
What is 2021?
Whether we’re huggers, jokesters, or prayer warriors — this is the one thing that DNA can’t fully explain but definitely runs deep in the Wallace & Owens family.
What is love?
This shining star in the Wallace & Owens family was born on September 13, making the month even more special.
Who is Jannie Mae?
She was 4'9 and the Boss over everyone!
Who is Sally?
This famous blues artist and singer-songwriter was born in Cruger in 1930.
Who is Robert Curtis Smith?