Since Jan. 2, Gertrude Baines of Los Angeles has been listed as the verified oldest living person in the world. She lives in a nursing home in Los Angeles, Calif.
As a supercentenarian, Baines was born April 6, 1894, in Shellman, Ga., and as of today is 115 years, 49 days. She lived on her own until age 105, and this year celebrated her birthday at the Western Convalescent Home in Jefferson ParK, Los Angeles.
Baines was preceded by Maria de Jesus of Portugal, who had lived to 115 years, 114 days until her death Jan. 2, 2009. de Jesus had lived at home in Corujo, Tomar.
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