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At the age of 94 (Battle Creek Enquirer).

Supercentenarian Profile

Jennie Parlin

Born:

1876-02-26

Medina, Ohio

Died:

1986-12-19

Battle Creek, Michigan

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Jennie Parlin was an American supercentenarian whose age is currently under review by LongeviQuest.

BIOGRAPHY

Jennie Parlin was born on 26 February 1876 in Medina, Ohio, USA, to parents Margaret Licey and Joseph Krieble. Her family soon moved to the Athens, Michigan area, where she has remained for her entire life.

She married C. DeWitt Parlin in 1898 and they had ten children. He died shortly after they celebrated their 60th anniversary in 1958.

In older age, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, knitting and watching television. At age 90, she moved in with her daughter Bondalyn Harrison, and in 1981 she moved to Arrowood Nursing Center.

Jennie Parlin died on 19 December 1986 at the age of 110 years, 296 days.

RECOGNITION

Her age is currently under review, as of 30 July 2026.

ATTRIBUTION

Mrs. Jennie Parlin to be 100 Feb. 26, Battle Creek Enquirer, 18 February 1976

Jennie Parlin to turn 110 Wednesday, Battle Creek Enquirer, 25 February 1986

Jennie Parlin dies at 110, oldest-known area resident, Battle Creek Enquirer, 20 December 1986

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