Gertrude Baines (World's Oldest Person Record Holder)

Gertrude Baines (1894-2009) was the oldest person in the world (from January 2009, after death of Portuguese woman, Maria de Jesus) until her recent death.

Facts:

• Born 6 April 1894.
• Died 0725 local time (1425GMT) 11th September 2009.
• Gertrude died in Los Angeles (age of 115 years) of suspected heart failure.
• She attributed her long life to healthy lifestyle and religious belief.
• Lived at Western Convalescent Hospital for her last years.
• Her grandparents were slaves.
• Worked as a maid in Ohio State University dormitories until her retirement.
• Reported to be the oldest ever African-American voter when she voted for US President Barack Obama (November 2008).
• Gertrude was presented with a certificate, from Guiness World Records, stating that she was the oldest person in the world on her 115th birthday.
  

Gertrude Baines voting for Barack Obama (November 2008).


Gertrude Baines (Oldest Woman in the World) 115th Birthday Celebration!


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