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Mary Morrow
Mary Morrow
Birth: 1805?
Lower California, California, United States
Death: 5 June 1920
Switzer canyon, San Diego, California, United States
Age: 115 years, 0+ days?
Country: United StatesUSA
Longevity claimant

Mary Morrow (1805? – 5 June 1920) was an American longevity claimant.

Biography[]

According to her obituary – "Standish, Michigan 5 June – Word has just been received here of the death of Mrs. Mary Morrow, 115 years old, believed to be the oldest woman in Michigan. Mrs. Morrow made her home for many years in a remote part of Crawford County, north of here, and although she was in good health up to a few years ago, seldom undertook to leave her home district. After Mrs. Morrow had passed the century mark she ran a foot race with her daughter on 5 June 1920, more than 80 years old" Mary's daughter claimed she was 115, no records were found of Mary.