People have always been curious about the secret to longevity and what makes some people live even more than 100 years. These 5 exceptional ladies have a pretty good idea, however – they were all born in the 1800s.
These amazing women lived through many major events in our world’s history, like two World Wars, the Cold War, the development of the airplane, the invention of television, and, eventually, the age of the Internet. These centenarians might be the closest that one could get to unlocking the secrets of everlasting life.
According to these charming ladies, the secret to a long life is getting enough sleep, staying active, exercising every day and eating things you like regularly. They’ve also got an edge as women; women tend to live longer, and theories on why this happens range from estrogen, which helps protect women’s hearts until after menopause, to social and biological stressors that lead men to injure themselves more often.
(h/t: imgur, usatoday, Guinness World Records)
115-Year-Old Susannah Mushatt Jones From United States (Born On July 6, 1899)
World’s Oldest Living Person: 116-Year-Old Misao Okawa From Japan (Born On March 5, 1898)
116-Year-Old Gertrude Weaver, The Second-Oldest Person In The World And The Oldest Person In America (Born On July 4, 1898)
115-Year-Old Emma Morano From Italy, The Oldest Person In Europe (Born On November 29, 1899)
115-Year-Old Jeralean Talley From United States (Born On May 23, 1899)
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Share on FacebookJeralean Talley is proof smiling gives you wrinkles and resting bitchface keeps you pretty.
It would be cool if they posted their younger photos next to their most current photos
possibly they didn't have access to cameras when they were younger
Load More Replies...Jeralean looks great!! Time can be so cruel. I cannot imagine the wonders these women have been through and seen. Amazing.
Bernice Madigan of Cheshire, MA was the 5th oldest person in the world. Sadly she passed away Jan. 3, 2015. http://photos.berkshireeagle.com
I imagine these 5 women are part of a secret league or something. They are the secret guardians of our planet.
I think it's amazing for these beautiful women to live as long as they have. I would love to listen to their stories and learn about back th
I think this is an interesting idea for a story, but isn't a story. I want to know about these women's lives, not just that they are old.
There is a lady 115 years old in Greece - She eats two eggs a day (ON GREEK TV ANT1 this morning)
50 Indian Celebrities With Their Unbelievable Look-Alikes http://desimojo.com/561/50-indian-celebrities-with-their-unbelievable-look-alikes/
This is amazing that someone can live so long! Imagine the change they've witnessed!
I'll be more than happy to hear all the stories they have. I'll be awesome!
Wow, quite interesting! There are many old/oldest people in Africa but they don't count them.
They all look pretty good, just to mention most of them are from the United States.
I think that God is so amazing it is a blessing to live over a entire century this women have seen everything what an amazing life. Wow
blessings every last one of them. What wisdom they have to teach us.
Although long life may be interesting, it doesn't really look like much fun. Plastic surgery is allowed at this point without harassment.
We have ppl older thank them in biafra land but thank God for there live
Wow!! You could do a Miss/Mrs/Ms 19th Century & have a winner and 4 runners up!
Amazing longest survivors!!!!!!!!! I wonder if any one of these ladies having already voice recorded writing about her lifetime experiences
So beside the pictures no one bothered to write a story. Perfect, just perfect. Maybe next year.
Beautiful ladies! You could tell little things about their personalities from looking in their eyes. Praying they still enjoy each day.
My Grandmother, Gertrude Felita Luten was born 20 October 1899. She died on 5 January 2000 at 101 years old!!!! S.Schweighofer
I believe our Lord had amazing work for these ladies and I would value the stories of each one. God Bless them. I hope I meet them in Heaven
Gertrude Weaver is listed as an African-American on Google - she looks Caucasian to me. Am I wrong?
I searched - and they really are living. However, they list Gertrude Weaver as an African American - she looks Caucasian to me. Am I wrong?
anyways , you're all missing the point! they have something in common, that's a longevity gene, and MOSTLY a life style HABIT! ima study it!
It is a blessing to see the age that these beautiful ladies have seen. Thanks to the good lard him self...
Tbh nothing against them because they've experienced and seen so much but, they all look miserable. Eternal life? Or prolonged misery
Jeralean talley is probably mad as s**t all day .. C'mon you can fully tell by her face expression .
They all look like strong characters n I think that is the key to longevity.
Once a man twice a child....don't want to live so long I can't take care of myself
This is amazing. The Bible says man will not live be on 120 years. We will watch.
Can we get Ms. Talley's diet and a list of her lifestyle choices? I had 65 year old school teachers that looked older than her.
What I want to know is HOW they lived so long! I want their secrets! :)
Ms. Okawa is the only one that doesn't look like she's praying for death.
heal most major organ the skin with new and old cosmetic surgery even though their beautiful on the inside.
They all look good, but the last black lady looks Awesome. Besides the sad face, she looks like she's 60 or 70's. :)
She looks good for her age.all i could say is she lived her life an continue on baby.
Anyone else suspect Misao Okawa really enjoys embarrassing her great grandchildren with blatant sexual comments in front of their friends?
Misao Okawa gets my vote for the happiest. She's a cutie, what a smile?
jeralean talley still looks like she can whoop a*s on her grand kids
I've noticed that they are all women.... Wonder what the oldist man alive is?
why don't any of the black people here have a "oldest in USA" title. seriously, their the only ones mentioned from the the US
There is a womanin France , Jeanne Calment, she lived to 122. 1895 -1997. She is the oldest in the world.
they've seen a lot and done a lot wish they could tell there stores coolness add me on IG,FB at Thatboiinthe 562
My grandmother lived to be 112, she was born and lived in southern Maryland her whole life. Adella Sherbert Nutwell.
They all are lucky and look great!. I'm 35 and already have cerebrobascular desease and heart failure.
I want to hear what they have to say, not see their pictures - their thoughts are more valuable
Beautiful women! Truly inspiring they still are classy fashionistas! Not like now that we think fashion are ugg boots and leggins!
Truly amazing and I'm next 48 more years till 100 I believe I will make it if God say the same
GOD BLESS ALL OF THEM AMEN THEY ARE LIVING HISTORY BREATHING WALKING & TALKING JUST IMAGINE WHAT ALL THEY HAVE SEEN AND CAN TELL US!!!...
The Bible tells us that recpect our parents we shall live a long a heathy life.
These women are all absolutely beautiful! I hope each of them continue to live with the same vibrance that has taken them this far in life.
wonderful for me, but what does it feel like to be so old. I'm 77 and I ache and hurt many times. Hope they don't.
Penso che mi piacerebbe a lot to live for so long, and I'll hope to be able enogh to not be a FASTIDIO for anybody
That your can live a long life if you took care of your self. What my generation will not be able to do.
wow they've had a very good innings 577 years of collective wisdom
I would honor and cherish these lovely ladies for they are a wealth of knowledge. I would love to sit and hear their story.
Even if I looked like 20 I wouldn't want to live that long , life sucks and then u die
They have seen all the history we don't always get in a book. What I would give to here what they have to say. Treasures.
Nowadays no one worries about the old because they do not last that long.
Totally amazing and wonderful...think of all the history they've seen.
I find it amazing they didnt die years ago of unatural causes, given the ailments and wars some of them had to live through.
116-Year-Old Misao Okawa From Japan (Born On March 5, 1898) has the same birthday as me, just a few years earlier.
Weaver and Talley, look like they are in their 80`s. And all of `em were 45 to 47 years old when the WWII ended, amazing.
Wow. I would love talk to one of them. I wonder how old is the oldest man.
Wow. Mz Talley. All of them but Talley looks amazing. I wonder who is the oldest man.
Science says a 3 year old is expected to live to 120. However, because of Age Discrimination this child will be unable to work after age 65.
Really awesome, all five of them. Absolutely amazing. Wonder if they are happy living that long.!!!
Misao Okawa is a fellow Piscean ~ I've got to say that if I die with beautiful smile lines like hers I will be proud and obviously happy.
Ms. Okawa looks so sweet. I hope that when their time comes it will be a sweet and peaceful slumber.
Misao Okawa is a fellow Piscean ~ I have to say, if I die with beautiful smile lines like hers I will be proud and obviously happy. Gorgeous
There is a 125 year old lady in Lebanon who just celebrated her birthday. you may have to add her to the list!
Emma Morano comes from VERBANIA lake maggiore Italy. She is a very strong willed lady that's for sure.
God bless them all. Wonder what interesting things they've experienced?!
http://www.iberkshires.com/story/48218/Bernice-Madigan-State-s-Oldest-Citizen-Dies-at-115.html Amazing ladies
That's friggin' amazing. I keep saying I want to live to 100. Guess anything is possible. A big hip, hip hooray for these wonderful women.
Yikes! I am 63 do not look it or feel it on a good day. 40 more years, I don't know.
Yikes! I am 63, I do not look or feel it, most days. 40 years from now. Who knows.
Just imagine all that these ladies have seen in their lifetimes! Amazing!
Impressive, However, though they were all born on the 19th century, they weren't born in the 1800s. If they were, they'd be at least 205
African Americans always look so young for their age. I'd love those genes.
Jeralean Talley looks fantastic for her age. However, she does not look too happy.
Observe they all have Big long ears! Just like my Grandma told me - according to her one of the secrets of Longevity!
LMAO...I think that's just gravity that has taken its toll after 100 years. I can't even imagine what they're breasts look like. No bueno!
Load More Replies...I hope their families have written down all the wonderful stories of their lives.
Think of the things these women have seen...the good & the bad that has happened in their lifetimes. The births, the deaths....EVERYTHING!
It is amazing that these women have lived this long. I think they would miss so many people.
These are the last five born in the 1800s. However, there are more from the 19th century, since 1900 was the last year of that century.
You forgot about Bernice Madigan of Cheshire Mass, who was born less the 20 days after Susanna Mushat Jones. She had just passed this week.
Then she's not alive enough to be put on this list.
Load More Replies...Something about Aftican Americans...they age so much better than white people. Jerlean looks around 70
They look healthy and in good shape! Better than some 70 year olds!
I think ladie should have had a mention: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/01/leandra-becerra-lumbreras_n_5747560.html
It hasn't been proved. Thisl lady lost her birth certificate 40 years ago :)
Load More Replies...imagine all the things they have seen happen in their years, politics, technology, society. Flip guess nothing can surprise them now.
Bored panda plz! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/01/leandra-becerra-lumbreras_n_5747560.html
It hasn't been proved. Leandra Becerra Lumbreras lost her birth certificate 40 years ago :)
Load More Replies...A woman from a town near Kashgar in Xinjiang has been identified as the oldest living person in China, at 127years old .
I've read a article 'bout a man livin' in an Indian mountain who is 176 years old. Dunno if it's true or not.
Jeralean Talley is proof smiling gives you wrinkles and resting bitchface keeps you pretty.
It would be cool if they posted their younger photos next to their most current photos
possibly they didn't have access to cameras when they were younger
Load More Replies...Jeralean looks great!! Time can be so cruel. I cannot imagine the wonders these women have been through and seen. Amazing.
Bernice Madigan of Cheshire, MA was the 5th oldest person in the world. Sadly she passed away Jan. 3, 2015. http://photos.berkshireeagle.com
I imagine these 5 women are part of a secret league or something. They are the secret guardians of our planet.
I think it's amazing for these beautiful women to live as long as they have. I would love to listen to their stories and learn about back th
I think this is an interesting idea for a story, but isn't a story. I want to know about these women's lives, not just that they are old.
There is a lady 115 years old in Greece - She eats two eggs a day (ON GREEK TV ANT1 this morning)
50 Indian Celebrities With Their Unbelievable Look-Alikes http://desimojo.com/561/50-indian-celebrities-with-their-unbelievable-look-alikes/
This is amazing that someone can live so long! Imagine the change they've witnessed!
I'll be more than happy to hear all the stories they have. I'll be awesome!
Wow, quite interesting! There are many old/oldest people in Africa but they don't count them.
They all look pretty good, just to mention most of them are from the United States.
I think that God is so amazing it is a blessing to live over a entire century this women have seen everything what an amazing life. Wow
blessings every last one of them. What wisdom they have to teach us.
Although long life may be interesting, it doesn't really look like much fun. Plastic surgery is allowed at this point without harassment.
We have ppl older thank them in biafra land but thank God for there live
Wow!! You could do a Miss/Mrs/Ms 19th Century & have a winner and 4 runners up!
Amazing longest survivors!!!!!!!!! I wonder if any one of these ladies having already voice recorded writing about her lifetime experiences
So beside the pictures no one bothered to write a story. Perfect, just perfect. Maybe next year.
Beautiful ladies! You could tell little things about their personalities from looking in their eyes. Praying they still enjoy each day.
My Grandmother, Gertrude Felita Luten was born 20 October 1899. She died on 5 January 2000 at 101 years old!!!! S.Schweighofer
I believe our Lord had amazing work for these ladies and I would value the stories of each one. God Bless them. I hope I meet them in Heaven
Gertrude Weaver is listed as an African-American on Google - she looks Caucasian to me. Am I wrong?
I searched - and they really are living. However, they list Gertrude Weaver as an African American - she looks Caucasian to me. Am I wrong?
anyways , you're all missing the point! they have something in common, that's a longevity gene, and MOSTLY a life style HABIT! ima study it!
It is a blessing to see the age that these beautiful ladies have seen. Thanks to the good lard him self...
Tbh nothing against them because they've experienced and seen so much but, they all look miserable. Eternal life? Or prolonged misery
Jeralean talley is probably mad as s**t all day .. C'mon you can fully tell by her face expression .
They all look like strong characters n I think that is the key to longevity.
Once a man twice a child....don't want to live so long I can't take care of myself
This is amazing. The Bible says man will not live be on 120 years. We will watch.
Can we get Ms. Talley's diet and a list of her lifestyle choices? I had 65 year old school teachers that looked older than her.
What I want to know is HOW they lived so long! I want their secrets! :)
Ms. Okawa is the only one that doesn't look like she's praying for death.
heal most major organ the skin with new and old cosmetic surgery even though their beautiful on the inside.
They all look good, but the last black lady looks Awesome. Besides the sad face, she looks like she's 60 or 70's. :)
She looks good for her age.all i could say is she lived her life an continue on baby.
Anyone else suspect Misao Okawa really enjoys embarrassing her great grandchildren with blatant sexual comments in front of their friends?
Misao Okawa gets my vote for the happiest. She's a cutie, what a smile?
jeralean talley still looks like she can whoop a*s on her grand kids
I've noticed that they are all women.... Wonder what the oldist man alive is?
why don't any of the black people here have a "oldest in USA" title. seriously, their the only ones mentioned from the the US
There is a womanin France , Jeanne Calment, she lived to 122. 1895 -1997. She is the oldest in the world.
they've seen a lot and done a lot wish they could tell there stores coolness add me on IG,FB at Thatboiinthe 562
My grandmother lived to be 112, she was born and lived in southern Maryland her whole life. Adella Sherbert Nutwell.
They all are lucky and look great!. I'm 35 and already have cerebrobascular desease and heart failure.
I want to hear what they have to say, not see their pictures - their thoughts are more valuable
Beautiful women! Truly inspiring they still are classy fashionistas! Not like now that we think fashion are ugg boots and leggins!
Truly amazing and I'm next 48 more years till 100 I believe I will make it if God say the same
GOD BLESS ALL OF THEM AMEN THEY ARE LIVING HISTORY BREATHING WALKING & TALKING JUST IMAGINE WHAT ALL THEY HAVE SEEN AND CAN TELL US!!!...
The Bible tells us that recpect our parents we shall live a long a heathy life.
These women are all absolutely beautiful! I hope each of them continue to live with the same vibrance that has taken them this far in life.
wonderful for me, but what does it feel like to be so old. I'm 77 and I ache and hurt many times. Hope they don't.
Penso che mi piacerebbe a lot to live for so long, and I'll hope to be able enogh to not be a FASTIDIO for anybody
That your can live a long life if you took care of your self. What my generation will not be able to do.
wow they've had a very good innings 577 years of collective wisdom
I would honor and cherish these lovely ladies for they are a wealth of knowledge. I would love to sit and hear their story.
Even if I looked like 20 I wouldn't want to live that long , life sucks and then u die
They have seen all the history we don't always get in a book. What I would give to here what they have to say. Treasures.
Nowadays no one worries about the old because they do not last that long.
Totally amazing and wonderful...think of all the history they've seen.
I find it amazing they didnt die years ago of unatural causes, given the ailments and wars some of them had to live through.
116-Year-Old Misao Okawa From Japan (Born On March 5, 1898) has the same birthday as me, just a few years earlier.
Weaver and Talley, look like they are in their 80`s. And all of `em were 45 to 47 years old when the WWII ended, amazing.
Wow. I would love talk to one of them. I wonder how old is the oldest man.
Wow. Mz Talley. All of them but Talley looks amazing. I wonder who is the oldest man.
Science says a 3 year old is expected to live to 120. However, because of Age Discrimination this child will be unable to work after age 65.
Really awesome, all five of them. Absolutely amazing. Wonder if they are happy living that long.!!!
Misao Okawa is a fellow Piscean ~ I've got to say that if I die with beautiful smile lines like hers I will be proud and obviously happy.
Ms. Okawa looks so sweet. I hope that when their time comes it will be a sweet and peaceful slumber.
Misao Okawa is a fellow Piscean ~ I have to say, if I die with beautiful smile lines like hers I will be proud and obviously happy. Gorgeous
There is a 125 year old lady in Lebanon who just celebrated her birthday. you may have to add her to the list!
Emma Morano comes from VERBANIA lake maggiore Italy. She is a very strong willed lady that's for sure.
God bless them all. Wonder what interesting things they've experienced?!
http://www.iberkshires.com/story/48218/Bernice-Madigan-State-s-Oldest-Citizen-Dies-at-115.html Amazing ladies
That's friggin' amazing. I keep saying I want to live to 100. Guess anything is possible. A big hip, hip hooray for these wonderful women.
Yikes! I am 63 do not look it or feel it on a good day. 40 more years, I don't know.
Yikes! I am 63, I do not look or feel it, most days. 40 years from now. Who knows.
Just imagine all that these ladies have seen in their lifetimes! Amazing!
Impressive, However, though they were all born on the 19th century, they weren't born in the 1800s. If they were, they'd be at least 205
African Americans always look so young for their age. I'd love those genes.
Jeralean Talley looks fantastic for her age. However, she does not look too happy.
Observe they all have Big long ears! Just like my Grandma told me - according to her one of the secrets of Longevity!
LMAO...I think that's just gravity that has taken its toll after 100 years. I can't even imagine what they're breasts look like. No bueno!
Load More Replies...I hope their families have written down all the wonderful stories of their lives.
Think of the things these women have seen...the good & the bad that has happened in their lifetimes. The births, the deaths....EVERYTHING!
It is amazing that these women have lived this long. I think they would miss so many people.
These are the last five born in the 1800s. However, there are more from the 19th century, since 1900 was the last year of that century.
You forgot about Bernice Madigan of Cheshire Mass, who was born less the 20 days after Susanna Mushat Jones. She had just passed this week.
Then she's not alive enough to be put on this list.
Load More Replies...Something about Aftican Americans...they age so much better than white people. Jerlean looks around 70
They look healthy and in good shape! Better than some 70 year olds!
I think ladie should have had a mention: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/01/leandra-becerra-lumbreras_n_5747560.html
It hasn't been proved. Thisl lady lost her birth certificate 40 years ago :)
Load More Replies...imagine all the things they have seen happen in their years, politics, technology, society. Flip guess nothing can surprise them now.
Bored panda plz! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/01/leandra-becerra-lumbreras_n_5747560.html
It hasn't been proved. Leandra Becerra Lumbreras lost her birth certificate 40 years ago :)
Load More Replies...A woman from a town near Kashgar in Xinjiang has been identified as the oldest living person in China, at 127years old .
I've read a article 'bout a man livin' in an Indian mountain who is 176 years old. Dunno if it's true or not.
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