Family History: It’s not a Trivial Pursuit!

In Pursuit Of Excellence

Develop a stronger sense of family

Bridge the gap between generations

Share special time with your loved ones

Make history come alive

Create opportunity for lifelong learning

Encourage organizational, planning, communication, logic,

problem-solving, and presentation skills

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Now here’s a story of a lovely lady who met a very handsome man. One day they decided to marry and start the McElroy-Randolph Family...  

1. What is the name of this couple, the patriarch and matriarch of our family?

2. What date did they marry? What Location (city, state)?


Family Genealogist Challenge: Name the children according to birth order, with birth dates; and location (city, state) of their birth.

1. Who are Emily and Isaac McElroy?
Name their children according to birth order, with birthdates; and location (city, state) of their birth. 

Family Genealogist Challenge 

1. What is the maiden name of Emily? 
2. What is the maiden name of Ida? 
3. Name the siblings of Joshua Randolph.
4. Name the siblings of Isaac McElroy.

Family Genealogist Challenge    

Who is ‘Uncle See’? Who is ‘Snake Hips’? Who is ‘Reesie Cup’?
Who is ‘Uncle Butch’? Who is ‘Uncle Botchie’? Who is ‘Partner’?
Who is ‘Sister’? Who is ‘Uncle Nip’? Who is ‘Uncle Jake’?
Who is ‘Ole Mother Goose’? Who is ‘Gene-o’?
Who is ‘Good Man’? Who is ‘Thumb’? Who is ‘Papa White’?
Who is ‘Big Mac’ Who is ‘Ike’? Who is ‘Rae, Rae’?

Family Genealogist Challenge

Name at least 25 individuals under the age of 18.
Name at least 25 individuals between the ages 18- 40.
Name at least 25 individuals between ages of 35-60.
Name at least 25 individuals over the age of 60.

*At least one-half (50%) of your list must be names of individuals who reside outside your state.

Family Genealogist Challenge

Name at least 25 individuals born 1960-1980 who have obtained a high school diploma.

*At least one-half (50%) of your list must be names of individuals who reside outside your state.

Family Genealogist Challenge 

Name at least 25 individuals born 1960-1980 who have obtained college degrees.

*At least one-half (50%) of your list must be names of individuals who reside outside your state.

Family Genealogist Challenge

1. Name at least 2 individuals who have achieved the scholastic honor of salutatorian and/or valedictorian of their high school.
2. Name the person who worked for the Lieutenant Governor/Governor of Kentucky.
3. Name the person who worked for an Indianapolis mayor.
4. Who was a participant in a beauty pageant?
5. Who was homecoming queen in high school?

Family Genealogist Challenge

1. Name at least 25 individuals who have developed/managed a business.

*At least one-half (50%) of your list must be names of individuals who reside outside your state.

Family Genealogist Challenge

Name at least 25 people who have served/serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Name each individual’s branch of service, years of service, and current rank or rank upon discharge.

*At least one-half (50%) of your list must be names of individuals who reside outside your state.

 Family Genealogist Challenge 

Name at least 25 people who plays/played a musical instrument. 

*At least one-half (50%) of your list must be names of individuals who reside outside your state.

 Family Genealogist Challenge

Name at least 25 people who participates/participated in high school sports. 

*At least one-half (50%) of your list must be names of individuals who reside outside your state.

 Family Genealogist Challenge

1. “Rise Peter, Slay and Eat” was a common phrase quoted by this person.
2. Who regularly asked the question, “Has anyone ever told you I love you today?”
3. The John H. Randolph loved the song/ballad, ‘John Henry’. Recite the lyrics and/or sing the song, ‘John Henry’. Explain the story of John Henry and how it applies to the Family's pursuit of excellence.