Age validation of Mary Cornwell (1851-1962)
Mary Jane Delley was born into slavery in Charleston, South Carolina, USA on August 8 1851, to parents Cato and Jane Delley. She had at least seven siblings. After the emancipation, the family are seen living in West Blackstock, Chester…
Virginia Estelle Bell turns 112
The GRG are delighted to share news that Virginia Estelle Bell, known as Estelle, is celebrating her 112th (claimed 111th) birthday today. Estelle was born January 29 1913 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA, to Sallie Phillips. On November 29 1934,…
Age validation of Mary Freeman (1868-1979)
The GRG is delighted to announce the age validation of Mary Freeman. Mary Ann Michael was born August 31 1868 in Brunswick County, Virginia, USA, to parents James and Julia Michael. She had at least three siblings. On February 1…
Age validation of Camille Boudreau (1876-1987)
Camille James Boudreau, affectionately known as Shorty for much of his life, was born October 29 1876 in Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois, USA. He was one of at least four children born to Godfrey and Clarissa (nee Regnier) Boudreau. After…
Age validation of Dora Collins (1890-2003)
Dora Ann Willis was born November 7 1890 (claimed 1891) in Nasons (an unincorporated community close to the town of Orange), Orange County, Virginia. Her parents were Alexander and Sarah Frances (nee Williams) Willis and she had at least 10…