Posted by methylated_spirit
January 27th, 1875, was the date that Dominica saw the birth of its most illustrious daughter, Elizabeth Israel.
According to official records of The Roman Catholic Church (Roseau Diocese), Magdeline Israel, mother and an undocumented father gave birth to baby Elizabeth.
Although Elizabeth's mother resided on The Colihaut Estate situated on the west coast of Dominica, she while in an advance state of her pregancy with Elizabeth; migrated (by foot) to an area of The Picard Estate called Tibay.
It was in Tibay that "Pampo" was born and being the first of her mother's six children, she enjoyed the luxury of their trash covered, mud-paved house.
"Pampo" grew up to be the second mother of the family making way for her mother to continue her duties as a laborer on the Picard Estate, where she worked for less than a penny a day.
It was not long however, at the age of 12 that Elizabeth who was then a student at the Portsmouth School, joined the labour force on the same Estate.
School days for "Pampo" was over and it was survival time. The years were long, time was hard but with determination, sweat, and courage "Pampo" persevered.
Her direct quotes will fully disclose those years of trials.
To obtain an audio copy (caskette) of "Pampo's" original and first recorded interview, email or mail a request.
127 years after her birth, this lady is still alive and well.
Pampo the world oldest, ever documented human, currently resides in Gladvillia, Dominca, W.I.
Posted by Glenny
theres some news everybody needs to know....
Posted by batesie
my great great aunt, Eva Morris was the oldest person in the world for a year before she died, 4 days before her 115th birthday.
http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Eva_Morris
http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WORLD/europe/UK/11/02/oldest.woman/
Quoted from CNN:
"A Dominican woman, Elizabeth Israel, was said to be 125 years old but the Guinness Book of Records said Mrs Morris had taken the title because her date of birth could be fully authenticated."
Posted by methylated_spirit
Cool! Batesie, is that your wee claim to fame then?
Posted by batesie
yep it certainly is, so if its in my genes, i'm gunna be on esato for a long time yet!!!
Posted by x_lucy_x
She doesnt look that old....
Is is me or do people look the same age after 80? x
Posted by goldenface
The Queen is doing well for her age. She is 75 and she still rides horses!
@Batesie. What phone do you think you will be using when you are 100 years old?
Posted by *Jojo*
H m m m . . . wait till you know - Mwright of Esato's . . . age
!
Posted by x_lucy_x
tell us then x
Posted by x_lucy_x
Ahhhhh go on!
Posted by methylated_spirit
go on go on go on go on go on!
Posted by EastCoastStar
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i agree hahaha