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From 2003 to 2012, Jones was believed to be the world's oldest living woman when she died. The validation of [[Augusta Holtz]] meant she was bumped down to second-oldest. |
From 2003 to 2012, Jones was believed to be the world's oldest living woman when she died. The validation of [[Augusta Holtz]] meant she was bumped down to second-oldest. |
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==References== |
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| − | *[http://www.grg.org/Adams/A.htm Verified Supercentenarians] |
+ | *[http://www.grg.org/Adams/A.htm Verified Supercentenarians] Gerontology Research Group |
| + | *[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11250613/linnie-jones Linnie ''Parrott'' Jones] Find A Grave |
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| + | *[https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/KZZ8-Q1R/linnie-parrott-1872-1984 Linnie Parrott (1872 - 1984)] FamilySearch |
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Revision as of 08:15, 16 June 2021
| Linnie Jones | |
 Mrs Jones is the woman on the right | |
| Birth: | 22 March 1872 Kentucky, USA |
| Death: | 11 February 1984 Wheat Ridge, Colorado, USA |
| Age: | 111 years, 326 days |
| Country: |  USA
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Linnie Jones (née Parrott; 22 March 1872 – 11 February 1984) was an American woman notable for her long lifespan.
Biography
Linnie Parrott was born in Kentucky on 22 March 1872 as the daughter of Joshua and Nettie Parrott. She married a man named Morris J. Jones at the age of 15 and had three children with him, Hubert, Olive and Helena. They moved to Colorado some time before 1910.
Linnie Jones died in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on 11 February 1984, aged 111 years, 326 days.
From 2003 to 2012, Jones was believed to be the world's oldest living woman when she died. The validation of Augusta Holtz meant she was bumped down to second-oldest.
References
- Verified Supercentenarians Gerontology Research Group
- Linnie Parrott Jones Find A Grave
- Linnie Parrott (1872 - 1984) FamilySearch