Gertrude Weaver

Gertrude Weaver (born July 4, 1898) is an American supercentenarian. She was born in Arkansas near the border of Texas. At the age of 116, Weaver is the oldest person in the United States and second verified oldest living person in the world. She became the oldest living person in the United States upon the death of Dina Manfredini on December 17, 2012. She is also among the 100 verified oldest people ever.