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Naomi Whitehead

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Naomi Whitehead
Born
Naomi Washington

(1910-09-26)26 September 1910
(age 114 years, 59 days)
Georgia, United States
Known forOldest-living person in the United States (since October 22, 2024)
SpouseSylvester Whitehead (married 1930–c. 1980s)
Children3

Naomi Whitehead (née Washington; born 26 September 1910) is an American supercentenarian who has been the oldest living person in the United States since the death of Elizabeth Francis on October 22, 2024.[1]

Biography

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Whitehead was born September 26, 1910 of African American descent in rural Georgia to Douglas and Pauline Washington, where she grew up on a farm picking cotton and tobacco.[2] She lived in Patterson, Georgia, in her youth with her older siblings Douglas, Clarence, Ellen, and Viola.[3]

Her husband died in the 1980s. She has three sons, Elbert (1934–2006),[4] Sylvester, and Parrish (1933–2011).[5]

Longevity habits

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Whitehead has stated that she has never smoked or drank alcohol. She told reporters, "I'll live as long as the Lord lets me."[6]

References

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  1. ^ "World Supercentenarian Rankings List". Gerontology Research Group. March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  2. ^ McMunn, Andrew (2024-10-24). "Naomi Whitehead becomes oldest living person in US after previous record-holder dies at 115". WAGM-TV. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  3. ^ Year: 1920; Census Place: Patterson, Pierce, Georgia; Roll: T625_274; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 141
  4. ^ "Elbert T. Whitehead". The Herald. 2006-05-08. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  5. ^ Maglov, Stefan (2024-10-23). "114-year-old Naomi Whitehead Becomes the Oldest Living American". LongeviQuest. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  6. ^ "Pennsylvania woman now believed to be oldest living person in North America - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. 2024-11-01. Retrieved 2024-11-20.