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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.…
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…
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…
Age validation of Lugenie Jeffers (1881-1993)
Lugenie Lockhart was born in Cason, Morris County, Texas, USA on June 4 1881 to parents Charlie and Susan (nee Gray) Lockhart. Lugenie married Will Gibson around 1901 in Oklahoma and continued to live there for some…
Age validation of Ida Mae Jackson (1877-1991)
Ida Mae Logan was born August 2 1877 in Montgomery County, Alabama, USA to James and Sarah Logan. She had at least two siblings. On October 17 1906, Ida married Thomas Moses Jackson in Montgomery County. By…