Naomi Whitehead (née Washington; born September 26, 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]
Naomi Whitehead | |
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| Born | Naomi Washington September 26, 1910 (age 114 years, 107 days) Georgia, United States |
| Known for | Oldest living person in the United States (since October 22, 2024) |
| Spouse | Sylvester Whitehead (married 1930–c. 1980s) |
| Children | 3 |
Biography
editWhitehead 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
editWhitehead 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
edit- ^ "World Supercentenarian Rankings List". Gerontology Research Group. March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Year: 1920; Census Place: Patterson, Pierce, Georgia; Roll: T625_274; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 141
- ^ "Elbert T. Whitehead". The Herald. 2006-05-08. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Maglov, Stefan (2024-10-23). "114-year-old Naomi Whitehead Becomes the Oldest Living American". LongeviQuest. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Pennsylvania woman now believed to be oldest living person in North America - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. 2024-11-01. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
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