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Oldest Person in Newquay has Died, Edith Goodwin (1905-2014)

Edith Goodwin was the oldest person in Newquay when she died, aged 108, on 20 September 2014. Edith was also the oldest person in Cornwall. She was 108 years and 279 days old. Edith Goodwin had been living at the … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Ould, Newquay, 1826-1927

Elizabeth Ould is one of Newquay, and Cornwall’s, centenarians. Elizabeth Ould was born in Newquay on 21 March 1826, in Vine Cottage, which is still standing and is part of the Trenance Cottages at Newquay. Trenance Cottages have recently been … Continue reading

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Joan Tonkin, Talskiddy, 1773-1869

There have been many stories told of the longevity of Cornish residents. One such story I came across was regarding an old lady who lived at Talskiddy until 1869. Joan Tonkin was 96 when she died in November 1869, giving a … Continue reading

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Oldest Living Clerk James Carne 1806-1909

I do like to present odd facts and curious things occasionally to make people think a little outside of their regular boxes. The story of James Carne, 1806-1909 caught my eye. Continue reading

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