In a world full of world records—like the fastest pizza maker or the largest ball of rubber bands—the Poiroux family of Mobile County just claimed a spot in one of the most heartwarming categories around.
Their secret? A whole lot of birthdays.
This sprawling family officially holds the Guinness World Record for the highest combined age of 15 living siblings—a jaw-dropping 1,142 years in total.
The family gathered for their annual reunion this past Saturday, a celebration filled with laughter, memories, and one big announcement.
Jennifer Travis, granddaughter of Maurice and Mary Poiroux, proudly shared that Guinness had confirmed their record just days before.
A Legacy That Spans Generations
Maurice and Mary Poiroux raised sixteen children, fifteen of whom are still alive today.
The oldest, 89-year-old Raymon, remembers when these reunions began decades ago. The youngest, 64-year-old Duane, helps carry the torch forward.
Their ages alone tell the story of a family that’s built its own living timeline—stretching across nearly nine decades of change, growth, and shared stories.
Each sibling brings a different chapter to the table.
Some are grandparents themselves now, others still tend gardens or travel the coast. Together, they’ve seen wars end, industries shift, and Mobile grow from a sleepy Southern port to a thriving Gulf hub.
Keeping a Promise to Their Parents
The family tradition began with Maurice and Mary, who made it clear they wanted their children to stay connected.
So the Poiroux siblings made a pact: no matter where life took them, they’d come home for the reunion every first Saturday of November.
That promise has become the family’s anchor.
Year after year, generations gather—kids playing in the yard, cousins swapping stories, elders seated under the shade, smiling at the familiar chaos.
Duane Poiroux says it’s what their parents always wanted: a simple way to make sure love stayed in the center of everything.
More Than a Record—It’s a Reminder
For the Poiroux family, the Guinness certificate isn’t just paper on the wall. It’s a symbol of endurance, connection, and joy. Jennifer Travis put it perfectly: “You know, there is a lot going on in this world, and just little happy stuff like this, I’m just tickled pink.”
At a time when families are often pulled apart by distance and schedules, their story feels like a gentle nudge to slow down and call that cousin you haven’t seen in years.
The record might belong to the Poiroux family, but the feeling it sparks belongs to everyone who’s ever looked around a reunion and felt lucky to be there.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Next year’s reunion is already on the calendar—the first Saturday of November, as always.
There will be barbecue, photos, laughter, and another group portrait to mark how far they’ve come. Maybe they’ll even break their own record again.
For now, though, the Poiroux family is enjoying the moment. In a quiet corner of Mobile County, 15 siblings, hundreds of relatives, and one very proud legacy are showing what it means to grow old—together.
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