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BIOGRAPHY

Meredith was born in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, USA, on 13 November 1909, as the first of 11 children born to parents David H. Meredith (1870–1952) and Minnie V. Hampton (1876–1948).

In 1930, she graduated from Tyrone Area High School. Following graduation she was employed by Wilson Chemical Company for 10 years, Reliance Manufacturing Company for 9 years and The Chicago Rivet and Machine Company, retiring after 20 years of service as an inspector. She never married nor had children.

Meredith passed away in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, USA, on 21 March 2020, at the age of 110.

RECOGNITION

Her age was verified by Fabrizio Villatoro, and validated by LongeviQuest on 19 June 2023.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Helen E.C. Meredith” – FindAGrave

* “Local centenarian turns 109 today” – Huntingdon Daily News, 13 November 2018

* “Helen E. C. Meredith Obituary” – Huntingdon Daily News, 23 March 2020

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