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| − | }}'''Ellen Goodwill''' (née '''Lear'''; born 2 February 1907) is an American [[supercentenarian]] whose age is validated by the [[Gerontology Research Group]] (GRG). She is the |
+ | }}'''Ellen Goodwill''' (née '''Lear'''; born 2 February 1907) is an American [[supercentenarian]] whose age is validated by the [[Gerontology Research Group]] (GRG). She is the oldest known living person in Michigan since the death of [[Irene Dutton]]. |
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Goodwill currently lives in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA, at the age of {{AgeYD|1907|2|2}}. |
Goodwill currently lives in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA, at the age of {{AgeYD|1907|2|2}}. |
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| + | EGoodwillyoung.png|Ellen Goodwill as a young woman. |
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| + | EGoodwill110.png|Ellen Goodwill at age 110. |
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| + | EGoodwill113.png|Ellen Goodwill at age 113. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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+ | *[https://www.facebook.com/BCShopperNews/photos/pcb.10154053649746566/10154053647176566/?type=3&theater 110th Birthday Post] Facebook |
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+ | *[http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/local/2018/02/02/calhoun-countys-oldest-known-woman-ellen-goodwill-turns-111-years-old/301099002/ Calhoun County's oldest known woman, Ellen Goodwill, turns 111 years old] Battle Creek Enquirer |
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+ | *[http://wkfr.com/battle-creek-celebrates-ellen-goodwill-who-turned-112-this-month/ Battle Creek Celebrates Ellen Goodwill Who Turned 112 This Month] WKFR Radio |
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Ellen Goodwill (née Lear; born 2 February 1907) is an American supercentenarian whose age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG). She is the oldest known living person in Michigan since the death of Irene Dutton.
Biography
Ellen Goodwill was born Ellen Lear in Paris, Kentucky, USA, on 2 February 1907. As a young adult, she moved to Columbus, Ohio, USA, and became a model. In 1947, she married Augustus “Gus” Goodwill in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA, after meeting him at a dance several years prior. The couple had no children. She worked dressing shop windows in Battle Creek until her arthritis prevented her from doing so.
Goodwill's husband died in 1972, after 25 years of marriage. Goodwill celebrated her 110th birthday in 2017 with her neighbours, friends, and family. As of her 111th birthday in 2018, she still enjoys to read magazines and do crafts in her nursing home.
Goodwill currently lives in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA, at the age of 117 years, 76 days.
Gallery
References
- 110th Birthday Post Facebook
- Calhoun County's oldest known woman, Ellen Goodwill, turns 111 years old Battle Creek Enquirer
- Battle Creek Celebrates Ellen Goodwill Who Turned 112 This Month WKFR Radio