Born While Harriet Tubman Was Still Alive, Naomi Whitehead Celebrates 116 Years of Life, Love, and Extraordinary History
One hundred and sixteen years. Six generations of family. Two world wars. A century of extraordinary transformation. And one remarkable woman who has lived long enough to connect a world that has almost disappeared with a future her ancestors could scarcely have imagined.
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On September 26, 2026, Naomi Whitehead celebrated her 116th birthday in Greenville, Pennsylvania, surrounded by relatives who had traveled from across the United States to honor her
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extraordinary life.
For most people, reaching 100 years old would be an astonishing milestone. Naomi has gone sixteen years beyond that remarkable birthday, becoming the oldest verified living person in the United States and the second-oldest verified living person in the world at the time of her celebration.
