Family History 101
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Facts About C-Town
100

This state is where our family roots were first planted and many of our elders were born.

What is Mississippi?

100

Even though we live all over, our DNA traces back to this continent — our ancestral homeland.

What is Africa?

100

He’s the oldest living family member, and his birthday is basically a family holiday.

Who is Eddie Jean?

100

She was known for her pinto beans and cornbread every day, with her front door open.

Who is Rosie Owens?

100

Cruger was officially incorporated as a town in this year.

What is 1890?

200

He was the patriarch of the Owens family and known for his wisdom, strong hands, and quiet strength.

Who is Mims Owens?

200

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?

200

This family member celebrated their 50th birthday with a surprise all Black Birthday Party.

Who is Tracy?

200

He drove a Cadillac, fast coming home at noon for lunch.

Who is Mims Owens?

200

This Mississippi region, rich in soil and soul, is where Cruger is located.

What is the Mississippi Delta?

300

This family tradition happens before every meal, no matter how big or small the crowd.

What is prayer?

300

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?

300

She’s a December baby but hates the cold.

Who is Peaches?

300

She always led family talks with her warm, sweet, and comforting voice.

Who is Honey?

300

As of the 2020 census, Cruger had around this many residents.

What is 300?

400

He was the family historian who kept records, photos, and stories passed down through the generations.

Who is Leon?

400

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)?

400

This relative shares a birthday month with two of her children and 1 of her siblings.

Who is Mary "Sister" Perry?

400

He never met a stranger and enjoyed hunting and fishing. 

Who is Willie?

400

Cruger’s land area is less than this many square miles, making it a very small town.

What is 1 square mile?

500

This year marked the very first Wallace & Owens family reunion.

What is 2021?

500

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?

500

This shining star in the Wallace & Owens family was born on September 13, making the month even more special.

Who is Jannie Mae?

500

She was 4'9 and the Boss over everyone!

Who is Sally?

500

This famous blues artist and singer-songwriter was born in Cruger in 1930.

Who is Robert Curtis Smith?