Luella Sanford (1889-2000) validation
The GRG announces the age validation of Luella Mary Sanford, nee MacRae. Luella was born May 18th 1889 in Grand-Pre, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada, to James and Melissa MacRae. She had at least eight siblings. On September 29th 1914, Luella married Leroy Prescott Sanford and they went on to have seven children together. Luella lived in Nova Scotia her whole life, passing away there on June 15th 2000, aged 111 years, 28 days. Luella’s age was verified by Anson Davis, Bart Versieck, Waclaw Jan Kroczek and myself. This was accepted by the GRG with a retroactive date of August 17th 2016.
Lois Boston (1913-present) validation
The GRG announces the age validation of Lois Inez Boston, nee Wallin of the USA. Lois was born May 10th 1913 in Texas County, Oklahoma, to Benjamin and Mary Lou Wallin. She had at least seven siblings. On December 24th 1936, Lois married Charlie Boston in Guymon, Texas County, Oklahoma. They went on to have at least three children – all daughters. She currently still lives in Guymon, aged 110. Lois’ age was verified by myself and Waclaw Jan Kroczek, accepted by the GRG today, January 30th 2024.
Michael DeSantis (1899? 1900-2009)
The GRG announces the debunking of supercentenarian status for the pending case of Michael DeSantis. Michael claimed to be born May 26th 1899 in Charlieroi, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA to parents Quinton and Angela DeSantis. Recently we were contacted by two researchers who have conclusively debunked his age claim to 110. He was in fact born March 26th 1900, albeit in the same place and to the same parents. This is also proved by the fact that his older sister’s (Maggie DeSantis) birth record was found – she was born June 30th 1899 – making his claim impossible. He therefore passed away at age 109 years, 252 days. Credit goes…
Theophilus May (1861-1971) validation
The GRG announces the age validation of Theophilus May. Theophilus was born January 5th 1861 in Great Torrington, Devon, England, to Francis and Fanny May. He was baptised on February 13th 1961 and reportedly had 13 siblings. In December of 1883, Theophilus married Louisa Viney Hodges in the are he was born and grew up in. In the late 1800’s the couple moved to the US with their two children (a son and a daughter). They settled in Cleveland, Ohio, where Theophilus spent most of the remainder of his life. Theophilus became a naturalized citizen in 1893, according to records. He became a widower some time between 1900 and 1910…
Pauline Cook (1913-present) validation
The GRG announces the age validation of Pauline Clarice Cook, nee Bolt. Pauline was born March 30th 1913 in Illinois, USA, to Virgil and Edna Bolt. On February 20th 1946, Pauline married Wells C Cook, through which she gained three step-children, but the couple did not have any children together. Pauline lived in various places across the US – Illinois (where she was born), Idaho, California (where she got married), Nevada and finally Virginia, where she currently lives. Sadly, she was widowed on May 18th 1979 when Wells passed away. Pauline currently lives in a nursing facility in Roanoke, Virginia at age 110.