Elizabeth Bolden

Elizabeth Bolden (née Jones; August 15, 1890 – December 11, 2006) was an American supercentenarian who, at the time of her death at age 116 years, 118 days, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the then-world's oldest living person.

Elizabeth Bolden
Bolden in 2005, seen with her grandson, John Louis "Jack" Bolden (1932–2010), then aged 73
Born
Elizabeth Jones

(1890-08-15)August 15, 1890
Somerville, Tennessee, U.S.
Died(2006-12-11)December 11, 2006
(aged 116 years, 118 days)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Other namesElizabeth Bolden, Lizzie
Known forWorld's oldest living person (August 27, 2006, to December 11, 2006)
Spouse
Lewis Bolden (born 1892)
(m. 1908; died 1955)
Children7 (all deceased)
RelativesJames Emil William "Jimmy" Bolden, Jr.
(1930–1998)
(grandson)
John Louis "Jack" Bolden
(1932–2010)
(grandson)
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