maryportfuncity 10,645 Posted June 9, 2015 down to 6 Victorians with the death of Antonia Gerena Rivera at 115 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSlh=1&GRid=147305043& So, will any Victorian see 2016? I reckon at least one will. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted June 9, 2015 down to 6 Victorians with the death of Antonia Gerena Rivera at 115 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSlh=1&GRid=147305043& So, will any Victorian see 2016? I reckon at least one will. Definitely Jerelean Talley. She's really healthy and strong for her age. On the other hand, I thought the same about Gertrude Weaver... and she lasted 5 days with the title. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted June 9, 2015 down to 6 Victorians with the death of Antonia Gerena Rivera at 115 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSlh=1&GRid=147305043& So, will any Victorian see 2016? I reckon at least one will. Definitely Jerelean Talley. She's really healthy and strong for her age. On the other hand, I thought the same about Gertrude Weaver... and she lasted 5 days with the title. But the first 4 days she was fit as a fiddle. Let's see: Gertrude Weaver and the lead singer for The Weavers a couple months apart. Too bad Earl Weaver and Dennis Weaver died years ago. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest time Posted June 18, 2015 Jerelean Talley has died according to the twittetsphere I'm on my phone so no link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,314 Posted June 18, 2015 http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2015/06/18/jeralean-talley-dead-oldest-woman/28923509/ link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 374 Posted June 18, 2015 They are dropping like flies this year, what with Misao Okawa, Gertude Weaver and now Jeralean Talley, Talley seemed so strong for her age that i thought she would make it to 117 like Okawa did but at that age anything can happen within the blink of an eye, miracle they all lasted as long as they did to be honest. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,031 Posted June 18, 2015 For the 4 DDP teams, Daily Mail: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3130177/Woman-deemed-worlds-oldest-person-dies-116-Michigan.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted June 18, 2015 They are dropping like flies this year, what with Misao Okawa, Gertude Weaver and now Jeralean Talley, Talley seemed so strong for her age that i thought she would make it to 117 like Okawa did but at that age anything can happen within the blink of an eye, miracle they all lasted as long as they did to be honest. This one breaks my heart. I too thought her strong at her age and pushing 120. Last time the oldest person in the world will one from my home area of Detroit, Inkster being a neighbouring city.Shit. RIP SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted June 18, 2015 Inkster......... Fuck's sake man. *adds that to mental list of stupid American place names* I guess..... she dropped her last stinker in Inkster? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 18, 2015 just 2 people born in the 1800s still alive then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted June 19, 2015 just 2 people born in the 1800s still alive then Yes, Susannah Jones of the United States (born July 6th, 1899) and Emma Moran of Italy (born November 29th 1899). Who do you think will be the last one standing? I will go with Emma (I am banking on the good Mediterranean diet to see her through). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted June 19, 2015 I think we should have three counts: 1. Last person born in the 19th Century. 2. Last person who was born while Queen Vic was still alive. 3. Last person born while Queen Vic was still alive who was also one of Queen Vic's subjects. EDIT: I just did the research and we have 1. 6 people verified to have been born in the 19th Century if you count 1 Jan 1900 as the beginning of the twentieth century. 1A. 14 people verified to have been born in the 19th Century if you count 1 Jan 1901 as the beginning of the twentieth century. 2. Likewise, 14 people verified to have been born whilst Queen Vic was still alive. 3. 2 people (Ethel and Violet) who were subjects of Queen Vic. Now that we are down to a manageable number, let's list them: 1. 2 people verified to have been born in the 19th Century if you count 1 Jan 1900 as the beginning of the twentieth century: Susannah Jones (USA) and Emma Morano (Italy). 1A. 5 people verified to have been born in the 19th Century if you count 1 Jan 1901 as the beginning of the twentieth century: Jones (USA), Morano (Italy), Violet Brown (Jamaica), Nabi Tajima (Japan) and Goldie Steinberg (USA). 2. Likewise, 5 people verified to have been born whilst Queen Vic was still alive (as per the above). 3. 1 person (Violet Brown) who was an actual subject of Queen Vic's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,031 Posted June 19, 2015 just 2 people born in the 1800s still alive then Yes, Susannah Jones of the United States (born July 6th, 1899) and Emma Moran of Italy (born November 29th 1899). Who do you think will be the last one standing? I will go with Emma (I am banking on the good Mediterranean diet to see her through). Interesting. It's a battle of bacon and eggs. Jones loves her bacon, Morano slurps down 3 raw eggs a day (and has avoided Listeria successfully). I think Jones will go first for no particular reason other than Morano's doctor seems to think her health is amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted June 19, 2015 down to 6 Victorians with the death of Antonia Gerena Rivera at 115 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSlh=1&GRid=147305043& So, will any Victorian see 2016? I reckon at least one will. Definitely Jerelean Talley. She's really healthy and strong for her age. On the other hand, I thought the same about Gertrude Weaver... and she lasted 5 days with the title. And by 'Definitely' RadGuy means maybe. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted June 19, 2015 Jones won't last long because she is said not to be doing anything for her health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,571 Posted June 19, 2015 I have just read a description of Jones health and I do not think she will be featuring in anyone 2016 DDP lists. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted June 19, 2015 I'm afraid we might welcome 2016 without anybody from the 19th century. BTW, I'm sure Emma Morano/Susannah Jones (but probably Enma) will get a TON of media attention when she dies, being the last living person born in the 1800s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 19, 2015 well there were 13 'Victorians ' at the start of the year and 8 of them have died and we're not even halfway through the year so it's not looking good for them ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,031 Posted June 22, 2015 Nazar Singh, thought to be Europe's oldest man (unverified), 111. http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/jun/22/europes-oldest-man-nazar-singh-sunderland-dies-age-111 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 1, 2015 Here is an article profiling the last two people from the 1800s: http://abc13.com/news/a-world-apart-2-women-with-birthdates-in-1800s-still-alive/815702/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,314 Posted July 1, 2015 Here is an article profiling the last two people from the 1800s: http://abc13.com/news/a-world-apart-2-women-with-birthdates-in-1800s-still-alive/815702/ Looks like Morano has deteriated .After seeing that article I now don`t think either will be sticking around for much longer! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulh85 101 Posted July 2, 2015 it fascinates me that people can live this long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted July 6, 2015 Another oldest german is dead, Margarethe Dannheimer at 111: http://www.br.de/nachrichten/mittelfranken/inhalt/dannheimer-neuendettelsau-gestorben-100.html(link in german) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted July 6, 2015 Happy 116th birthday to Susannah Mushatt Jones! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulh85 101 Posted July 6, 2015 Happy 116th birthday to Susannah Mushatt Jones! jesus holy christ. where does the will to live come from?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
