McBurse, Nelson, Stanley and Rawls Family facts
How did the 4 names McBurse, Nelson, Stanley and Rawls come together for our family reunion?
Leila McBurse
Willie Nelson
Ida Mae Nelson (Willie’s older sister) married Lonnie Rawls
Carrie Nelson (also Willie’s sister) married Otis Stanley
Where was Martin Luther King, Jr. born?
Atlanta, GA
In 1946, Nat King Cole recorded a hit with a song about “chestnuts roasting over an open fire.” What is the name of this song?
The Christmas Song
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was named Time magazine’s ___________.
Man of the Year
City of Jesus's birth
What is Bethlehem (Luke 2:4)
Where and when did the first McBurse, Nelson, Stanley and Rawls take place?
July 1958 in Hawkinsville, GA
What date was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. assassinated, and where?
April 04, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee.
How did the Temptations end their hit Christmas song Silent night? (You must sing it how it is in the song)
Merry Christmas from the Temptations
Martin Luther King was the leader of which organization?
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
Who told Mary she was with child?
The Angel Gabriel (Luke 1:26)
Who was Anna Snell McBurse and who was she married to?
Our 1st generation matriarch. Hardy (McBorrows) McBurse
In 1963, Martin Luther King was arrested and jailed during anti-segregation protests in Birmingham, Alabama. What famous work did he write during that time?
Letter From Birmingham City Jail
According to James Brown, where does Santa Claus go? and What year did this song release?
Straight to the Ghetto and 1968
Who was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. married to?
Coretta Scott King
Where did Mary and Joseph travel from to get to Bethlehem? Bonus how far did they travel?
Nazareth about 90 miles
How Many Children Did Anna Snell-McBurse Have?Bonus: What Are The Names Of Anna Snell-McBurse Children?
Anna Snell-McBurse Had 6 Children
Annie McBurse Vickers
Margaret McBurse Yates
Emma Mae McBurse Lawson
Lonnie “LB” McBurse
Issac “Duck” McBurse
Leila McBurse Nelson
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize in what year?
1964
What artist sang with Boyz II Men on the single 'Let It Snow'?
Brian McKnight
How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?
381
Which two Gospels narrated the birth of Jesus?
What is Matthew & Luke
How many kids did Leila McBurse and Willie Nelson have?
Bonus for each that you can name
14
Willie Nelson Jr.
Jannie Lou Nelson
J.W. “Jay” Nelson
Fannie Ruth Nelson
Louise “Eve” Nelson
Dorothy Jean Nelson
Annie Nell Nelson (Twin)
Janes “Buc” Arthur Nelson (Twin)
Betty Jean Nelson-Lester
Margaret “Ree” Nelson Brown
Evelyn “Lynn” Nelson
Lucille Nelson
Mary Julia “May Julie” Nelson Pickett
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous “I have a dream” speech on the steps of the ________.
Lincoln Memorial
"I don't want a lot for Christmas. There's just one thing I need. I don't care about the presents, underneath the Christmas tree."
What is "All I want for Christmas is You". Mariah Carey
Who assassinated Martin Luther King?
James Earl Ray
The gifts the wisemen present to baby Jesus. 100 Points BONUS if you can tell what the gifts represent
Gold (Jesus as a king with an everlasting throne), incense (frankincense)(divinity, acknowledgement of Jesus’ priesthood ) & myrrh (sacrificial death or healing) (Matthew 2:11)