1902 Archives

LongeviQuest is pleased to announce the age validation of Emily Clarke at 110 years old. She was the first female supercentenarian from the island country of Barbados. At the time of her death, it was believed that she was the oldest living person in the country.

She was born as Emily McClean on 17 November 1902 in Foster Hall, Saint John, Barbados.

At some point in her life, she got married and had four daughters. She moved from place to place. Starting from the Carrington Village to Grazettes in Saint Michael, to England with her daughter, and finally to the United States. Eventually, she returned to Barbados.

On her 110th birthday.
(Source: Nation News)

When she was 110 years old, she already had 26 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. At the time, she was the first known female supercentenarian and the oldest known living person in Barbados.

Emily Clarke passed away on 1 June 2013 in Rock Hall, Saint Peter, Barbados, at the age of 110 years and 257 days.

For more information, please view Emily Clarke’s Directory Profile here.

LongeviQuest is pleased to announce the age validation of João Paulo De Souza of Brazil at age 110. He was born in Ceará-Mirim, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil on 16 June 1902. He was a husband and a father of six children. He is the first documented male supercentenarian from the State of Rio Grande do Norte.

(Source: Tribuna do Norte)

De Souza founded Armazém Pará with his son Pedro Câmara de Souza in 1959. Over the next 40 years, he opened multiple store chains, and the company grew into Natal’s largest construction materials retailer. Upon retiring, one of his sons took on the role of managing the company. Although he was in a wheelchair and hard of hearing as a centenarian, De Souza still played an active role in his stores by checking the products on the shelves every day to ensure they met his standards.

João Paulo de Souza passed away in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, on 20 December 2012, at the age of 110 years, 187 days.

LongeviQuest congratulates João Paulo De Souza’s family on his posthumous recognition.

For more information, please view De Souza’s Directory Profile here.

LongeviQuest is pleased to announce the age validation of Takio Hamatani at 111 years old. She was a Japanese supercentenarian recognized as the oldest living person in Fukui Prefecture at the time of her death. She was also the former oldest person ever in the prefecture before Tsuhi Hori surpassed her final age.

She was born in Japan on 1 November 1902.

The Prime Minister of Japan presented her a certificate and a commemorative gift as her 100^th birthday gift. She was also listed in Fukui Shinbun as one of the 100 centenarians in Fukui Prefecture.

Eiheiji (Temple), Shihi, Eiheiji, Fukui, Japan

Takio Hamatani passed away on 16 July 2014 in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

At the time of her death, she was 111 years old.

For more information, please view Takio Hamatani’s Directory Profile here.