Gertrude Kingston (1909-2021) validation
The GRG announces the age validation of Gertrude Annie Kingston, nee Brown. Gertrude was born in Farnbourough, Hampshire, England, UK, on February 1st 1909 to Walter and Rhoda (nee Sparks) Brown. Her father was sadly killed in the First World War. In early 1960, Gertrude married Albert Earnest (Ernie) Kingston in Woking, Berkshire. They remained married until she was widowed in 1983. Gertrude lived independently until 2009, when she moved into a care home in Woolton Hill, Hampshire, where she would remain for the rest of her life. In June 2021, Gertrude became the oldest known living person in the UK – a title she held until her passing. She passed away July 28th 2021 in Woolton Hill, aged 112 years, 177 days.
Gertrude’s age was verified by Waclaw Jan Kroczek and myself, later accepted as valid by the GRG with a retroactive date of January 3rd 2022.
