The Oldest Person to Ever Live in Michigan Died 8 Years Ago

Jeralean Talley was living in Inkster, Michigan when she passed away nearly eight years ago. At the time of her death, she was the oldest living person in the United States.

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Many people say age doesn't matter much, but for Jeralean Talley, her age was really important and had a big impact on her life until she passed away.

Was Jerlean Talley Really the Oldest Person to Have Ever Lived in Michigan?

According to the Gerontology Research Group, which validates and maintains records of people who have reached the age of 110 or older, the oldest verified person to have lived in Michigan was Jeralean Talley.

How Old Was Jerlean Talley When She Passed Away?

She was born on May 23, 1899, and lived until June 17, 2015, reaching the age of 116 years and 25 days. She was recognized as the oldest living person in the United States before she passed away.

You have to keep in mind that it's possible that others in Michigan may have lived longer than Talley, but without official verification, their ages cannot be confirmed as the absolute oldest.

It's pretty hard to comprehend all that she endured in her 116 years on this planet. Not to mention the wide range of major world events that she witnessed.

1. World War I (1914-1918)
2. The Great Depression (1929-1939)
3. World War II (1939-1945)
4. The Cold War (1947-1991)
5. The Civil Rights Movement (1950s and 1960s)
6. The Korean War (1950-1953)
7. The Space Age and Moon Landing (1960s)
8. The Vietnam War (1955-1975)
9. The Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989)
10. The September 11 attacks (2001)

That list doesn't even include all of the major discoveries, technological advancements, and cultural shifts that took place from 1899 to 2015.

Talley was born in Montrose, Georgia, but later moved to Inkster, Michigan. You can see more of her story in the video below.