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Article: Guinness World Records(TM) Honors Nation's Oldest Women with Two Astounding New World Records.
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- April 21, 2007
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Edna Parker and Bertha Fry Break Guinness World Record For Oldest Combined Age of Two People Meeting at 227 Years Old; Parker Also Honored As Oldest Living Woman In The United States
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. -- Edna Parker of Shelbyville, Indiana, celebrated her 114th birthday in grand style with a visit from fellow Hoosier, 113 year old Bertha Fry, the fifth oldest person in the world, and two new Guinness World Records. The pairing of Parker and Fry, whose combined age totals 227 years, shattered the Guinness World Record for the "Oldest Combined Age of Two People Meeting," previously listed at 219 years. In addition to the historic meeting, Parker was also presented ...