The matriarch of the family, a then 118 year old Sarah Knauss (September 24, 1880 – December 30, 1999). She is the oldest person ever from the United States and, on April 16, 1998, became the world’s oldest living person. She is the third-oldest verified person ever, living to the age of 119 years and 97 days. Her birthdate has been independently verified through numerous census and other records. Follow @historyfromeveryday for daily historical content! #history #familytime | History Everyday

42 reactions · 7 comments | The demographic landscape is changing in the United States, and new data from the 2020 Census shows that Alaska is no different. Our population is growing and is more diverse than ever. Lori Townsend discusses census results and what they mean with State Demographer David Howell and Alaska Public Interest Research Group Executive Director Veri di Suvero. | Alaska Public Media | Facebook