Anna Winiarska, Polish supercentenarian, turns 110
The GRG is happy to announce Anna Winiarska has reached her 110th birthday today, as reported by local media. Anna was born February 23 1915 in Subcarpathia Voivodeship, Poland. She married a man named Józef, raising four children. Anna currently lives…
Oldest known living man in the United States turns 110
The GRG is delighted to announce the 110th birthday of Edward “Ed” George Martin. Ed was born February 15 1915 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA to Charles and Ida Martin. Ha had an older brother named Charles (1907-1981). Ed married Esther…
Rosie Cook, Alabama’s oldest known living resident passes away at 112
The GRG is saddened to announce the passing of Rosa Mae Cook at age 112. Rosie, as she was known, was born in Goodwater, Coosa County, Alabama and resided in the general area for her whole life. She was born…
Age validation of Mamie Watkins (1883-1997)
The GRG is pleased to announce the age validation of Mamie Watkins. Mamie was born to Morgan (sometimes spelled Morven) and Helen (nee Allen) Watkins on November 21 1883 in Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina, USA. She had at least…
Age validation of Louisa Ruffin (1866-1976)
Louisa (also known as Louise) Hopkins was born February 15 1866 in Lafayette County, Louisiana, USA to Benjamin and Marie (nee Victor) Hopkins. She had at least five siblings. Around 1896, Louisa married Joseph Ruffin in Louisiana and they went…