GENEALOGY NIGHTMARE: Edna Parker, world's oldest person, age 115,
born 1893
in medieval times, marriages arranged at 8 and 9
give genealogy fits to unravel lineages
defying assumptions
now, world's oldest person in 2008 who was widowed in 1938 when
husband Earl died,
and has a 59-year old grandson, Don Parker, alive, and a son
Clifford, in toto five grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 13
great-great grandchildren
Edna Parker, born 20 April 1893, has good genes
and her DNA is being studied by gerontologists
at the New England Centenarian Study group of Boston University,
led by Dr. Tom Perls, aging specialist
recognized by Guinness World records as oldest person
Edna lives at heritage House Convalescent Center in Shelbyville,
Indiana
gateway ancestor, lineage, of Edna and Earl Parker, anyone?
aaron
"AaronParmenter@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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