Gertrude Baines

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Gertrude Baines
Born April 6, 1894 (1894-04-06) (age 114)
Shellman, Georgia, United States
Occupation Homemaker
Known for Supercentenarian

Gertrude Baines (born April 6, 1894) is an American supercentenarian who is currently, at age 114, the third-oldest living person in the world, since the March 22, 2008 death of fellow American woman Arbella Ewing, the second-oldest living person in the United States and the oldest living African American (not to be confused with the oldest African American to ever live, Lucy Hannah). She is also the oldest person living in the U.S. state of California. Aside from her arthritis and her not being able to walk, Baines is very healthy and has never had a seriously sick day in her life.[1][2][3]

Born in Shellman, Georgia, she recalls that her first memory was that of being in a car ride to Canada. She later married Sam Conly at a "very young age" and had a daughter, Annabelle, who died of typhoid fever at age 18. Baines currently lives at the Western Convalescent Home in Jefferson Park, Los Angeles.[4] She lived on her own until she was 105.

When asked what she credited to her longevity, she answered, "God. Ask him... I took good care of myself, the way he wanted me to."[5]

As of June 2008, aged 114, Baines is one of the 65 longest lived people ever.

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  1. ^ "A supercentenarian looks back over 112 years.", CNN. Retrieved on 2007-12-12. "To look at her, you'd never know that Gertrude Baines was a day older than 80. That may sound odd, but consider this: Mrs. Baines is actually 112. That's right, 112 years old. She was born in 1894 when Grover Cleveland was president." 
  2. ^ "Supercentarians.", Central Florida News 13. Retrieved on 2007-12-12. ""I didn't smoke,” Supercentenarian Gertrude Baines said. “I didn't drink, worked, go home." Those are words to live by and she should know. Gertrude Baines is 112 years old. "I take care of myself, that's all," Baines said." 
  3. ^ "110 soon, and lots to remember.", San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved on 2007-12-12. "Gertrude Baines, 112, lives at a Los Angeles Convalescent Hospital. Does Lucille have a secret that keeps her going? "I think if I had, I wouldn't tell you" ..." 
  4. ^ Gertrude Baines: Black Community Treasure at 113 - The Los Angeles Sentinel
  5. ^ cbs2.com - California's Oldest Citizen Rings In Birthday 112

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