Paladia Noja, the oldest woman ever in Romania, validated at 110
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is delighted to announced that Mrs. Paladia Noja (née Bâldea), the oldest woman ever in Romania, was officially validated by the GRG on 16 April 2026 at the age of 110 years and 270 days. Paladia Noja was born as…
Age validation of Mary Long (1905-2019)
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to announce the completed age validation of Mary Ana Long, nee Earl. Mary was born February 18 1905 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA to Los Angeles (Lossie) Hopkins, nee Myers (1889-1999) and a man…
Another former ‘World’s Oldest Man’ titleholder validated
The Gerontology Research Group announces today the age validation of Donald Cleveland Butler. Mr Butler was born August 21 1885 in Saluda County, South Carolina, USA to Frank and Nancy (nee Body) Butler and had at least eight siblings. For…
Former ‘World’s Oldest Living Man’ titleholder validated
The Gerontology Research Group announces the age validation of Mr. Park Fountain Heard. It is believed he held the title for ‘World’s Oldest Living Man‘ for a period of time before his death. Park was born May 18 1882 in…
Emma Jane Thompson age validation
The Gerontology Research Group announces the age validation of Emma Jane Thompson. Emma Jane Croft was born October 5 1855 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA to John and Margaret (nee Kreider) Croft. She was the first child born to…