| Gertrude Baines | |
| Born | April 6, 1894 Shellman, Georgia, United States |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Homemaker |
| Known for | Supercentenarian |
Gertrude Baines (born April 6, 1894) is an American supercentenarian who is currently, at age 114, the third-oldest living person in the world, since the March 22, 2008 death of fellow American woman Arbella Ewing, the second-oldest living person in the United States and the oldest living African American (not to be confused with the oldest African American to ever live, Lucy Hannah). Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Shellman is a city in Randolph County, Georgia, United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A supercentenarian (sometimes hyphenated as super-centenarian) is someone who has reached the age of 110 Years or more something achieved by only one in Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A supercentenarian (sometimes hyphenated as super-centenarian) is someone who has reached the age of 110 Years or more something achieved by only one in The longest unambiguously documented lifespan of a person is that of Jeanne Calment of France (1875–1997 who died aged 122 years and 164 days Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Arbella Perkins Ewing ( March 13, 1894 &ndash March 22, 2008) was an American Supercentenarian. Verified living supercentenarians The following is a list of living Supercentenarians, who are persons aged 110 or older African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa Lucy Terrell Hannah ( July 16, 1875 - March 21, 1993) was an American Supercentenarian. She is also the oldest person living in the U. S. state of California. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Aside from her arthritis and her not being able to walk, Baines is very healthy and has never had a seriously sick day in her life. Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation plural arthritides is a group of conditions involving damage to the Joints of the body [1][2][3]
Born in Shellman, Georgia, she recalls that her first memory was that of being in a car ride to Canada. Shellman is a city in Randolph County, Georgia, United States. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page She later married Sam Conly at a "very young age" and had a daughter, Annabelle, who died of typhoid fever at age 18. Typhoid fever, also known as enteric fever, bilious fever, Yellow Jack or commonly just typhoid, is an illness caused by the Bacterium Baines currently lives at the Western Convalescent Home in Jefferson Park, Los Angeles. Jefferson Park is a district in southwestern Los Angeles California. [4] She lived on her own until she was 105.
When asked what she credited to her longevity, she answered, "God. The word longevity is sometimes used as a synonym for " Life expectancy " in Demography. Ask him. . . I took good care of myself, the way he wanted me to. "[5]
As of June 2008, aged 114, Baines is one of the 65 longest lived people ever. International holidays and commemorations June 8 - Dragon Boat Festival ( Traditional Chinese) June 9 - Shavuot This is a list of the 101 verified oldest people in world history
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- ^ "A supercentenarian looks back over 112 years.", CNN. Verified living supercentenarians The following is a list of living Supercentenarians, who are persons aged 110 or older This is a list of the 101 verified oldest people in world history The longest unambiguously documented lifespan of a person is that of Jeanne Calment of France (1875–1997 who died aged 122 years and 164 days Cable News Network, usually referred to by its Initialism CNN, is a major English language Television network founded in 1980 by Ted Turner Retrieved on 2007-12-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian "To look at her, you'd never know that Gertrude Baines was a day older than 80. That may sound odd, but consider this: Mrs. Baines is actually 112. That's right, 112 years old. She was born in 1894 when Grover Cleveland was president. "
- ^ "Supercentarians.", Central Florida News 13. Central Florida News 13 is a cable-based news station located in Orlando Florida. Retrieved on 2007-12-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian ""I didn't smoke,” Supercentenarian Gertrude Baines said. “I didn't drink, worked, go home. " Those are words to live by and she should know. Gertrude Baines is 112 years old. "I take care of myself, that's all," Baines said. "
- ^ "110 soon, and lots to remember. ", San Jose Mercury News. The San Jose Mercury News is the major daily Newspaper in San Jose California and Silicon Valley. Retrieved on 2007-12-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian "Gertrude Baines, 112, lives at a Los Angeles Convalescent Hospital. Does Lucille have a secret that keeps her going? "I think if I had, I wouldn't tell you" . . . "
- ^ Gertrude Baines: Black Community Treasure at 113 - The Los Angeles Sentinel
- ^ cbs2.com - California's Oldest Citizen Rings In Birthday 112
External links
- Validated Living Supercentenarians
- The Oldest Human Beings
- A supercentenarian looks back over 112 years (video included)
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