Edna Parker
American supercentenarian (1893–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the United States Tax Court judge, see Edna G. Parker.
Edna Ruth Parker (née Scott)[1] (April 20, 1893 – November 26, 2008) was an American supercentenarian who, for 15 months, was recognized as the oldest person in the world. She was featured in two documentaries and included in a Boston University DNA database of supercentenarians.
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Parker in 2007 at age 114 | |
Born | Edna Ruth Scott (1893-04-20)April 20, 1893 Morgan County, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | (2008-11-26)November 26, 2008 (aged 115 years, 220 days) Shelbyville, Indiana, U.S. |
Resting place | Shelbyville's Miller Cemetery |
Education | Franklin College |
Known for | The oldest living person from August 13, 2007, to November 26, 2008 |
Spouse |
Earl Parker
(m. 1913; died 1939) |
Children | 2 |
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