Harland Fairweather | |
Harland Fairweather at the age of 96 | |
Birth: | 15 April 1920 Jamaica |
Death: | 19 April 2017 Montego Bay, St James, Jamaica |
Age: | 97 years, 4 days |
Country: | JAM |
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Harland Fairweather (15 April 1920 – 19 April 2017), sometimes reported as "Harold" in the media, held the Guinness World Record for the "oldest child with a parent living".
Biography
Harland was the oldest of six children. Born in Jamaica, Harland lived for a time in the UK before returning to Jamaica in his old age.
His mother, Violet Brown (1900-2017), was 117.
Age Record
Harland was featured in Guinness World Records, 2016 edition, page 54 as the oldest living child with a parent living. He became the first validated male child with a parent living to reach the age of 97.
See Also
References
- 97-Year-Old Son Of World's Oldest Person Dies In Trelawny The Gleaner, 19 April 2017.