@billy-robinson Why would you trust what they say?

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@billy-robinson Why would you trust what they say?

Would LQ be able to have a look then because I don't know what birth index they used to find this, so I can't have a good look myself?

 

Update: He was born on 2 June, not 3 June. The index the GRG used had a printing error. I found a much clearer one which supports 2 June. My apologies.

https://longeviquest.com/2026/06/ed-martin-of-florida-believed-to-be-americas-new-oldest-man/

Ed Martin of Florida Believed to Be America’s New Oldest Man

On 15 June, Luis Cano, the oldest living man in the United States whose age had been recognized by LongeviQuest, passed away in Linden, New Jersey, at the age of 111 years and 188 days. He became the nation’s oldest living man following the death of Eugene Baltes in December 2024, shortly after celebrating his 110th birthday. Cano was also the last known surviving American man born in 1914. With Cano’s passing, the question of who now holds the title of oldest living man in the United States remains unresolved.

The leading candidate to succeed him is Ed Martin of Lehigh Acres, Florida, who was just three months younger than Cano and celebrated his 111th birthday on 15 February. LongeviQuest is currently working to verify his status as the new oldest living man in the United States. His age was officially validated by LongeviQuest on 8 January 2025.

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Martin was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on 15 February 1915. He joined the Baltimore County Fire Department in 1943 and spent his entire firefighting career at the Edgemere station. After retiring in 1964, he relocated to Florida, where he has lived ever since.

At present, Martin is the only known American man aged 111 or older. Several younger American men born in 1915 have also been documented and validated by LongeviQuest, including Chester Meros of Maryland (born 14 July 1915), Major Jewel McDonald of Mississippi (born 1 November 1915), and James Clayton Flowers of New Mexico (born 25 December 1915).

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in the USA (as of 17th June 2026)
Today's update (RIP Mr. Cano)

1. Edwin Martin (Lehigh Acres, Florida) (b. 15 February 1915), 111 y.o. Doyen of the USA
2. Chester Meros (Baltimore, Maryland) (b. 14 July 1915), 110 y.o.
3. Major McDonald (Louisville, Mississippi) (b. 1 November 1915), 110 y.o.
4. Clayton Flowers (Las Cruces, New Mexico) (b. 25 December 1915), 110 y.o.
5. Benjamin Arechiga Ornelas (San Ysidro, California) (b. 1 April 1916 in MEX), 110 y.o.
6. Al Taubman (Martinez, California) (b. 2 June 1916), 110 y.o.
7. Jay Keller (South Burlington, Vermont) (b. 3 June 1916), 110 y.o.
8. Arthur Green (Baltimore, Maryland) (b. 9 December 1916), 109 y.o.
9. Alfred Blaschke (Georgetown, Williamson C., Texas) (b. 4 January 1917), 109 y.o.
10. Duane Brewton (Pensacola, Florida) (b. 5 February 1917), 109 y.o.

• We had eight 110+ individuals here for the first time since this list began publication; now we have seven, also for the first time.
• Luis Cano joined the list on Nov 24, 2023.
• Ed Martin joined on Jan 3, 2024.
• Jan 30, 2023, was the last time there was no one from New Jersey on the list.
• Jan 15 was the last list with only one 110+ individual here.
• For the first time, we have two people from Florida here.

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in the USA (as of 29th June 2026)
Today's update (RIP Mr. Brewton)

1. Edwin Martin (Lehigh Acres, Florida) (b. 15 February 1915), 111 y.o. Doyen of the USA
2. Chester Meros (Baltimore, Maryland) (b. 14 July 1915), 110 y.o.
3. Major McDonald (Louisville, Mississippi) (b. 1 November 1915), 110 y.o.
4. Clayton Flowers (Las Cruces, New Mexico) (b. 25 December 1915), 110 y.o.
5. Benjamin Arechiga Ornelas (San Ysidro, California) (b. 1 April 1916 in MEX), 110 y.o.
6. Al Taubman (Martinez, California) (b. 2 June 1916), 110 y.o.
7. Jay Keller (South Burlington, Vermont) (b. 3 June 1916), 110 y.o.
8. Arthur Green (Baltimore, Maryland) (b. 9 December 1916), 109 y.o.
9. Alfred Blaschke (Georgetown, Williamson C., Texas) (b. 4 January 1917), 109 y.o.
10. Warren Nolan (La Habra, Orange County, California) (b. 9 February 1917), 109 y.o.

 

Duane Brewton is the 15th oldest man in Florida history.
June 4th was the last time we had just one man from Florida here.
February 16th was the last time there were three from California here.
Second consecutive list with seven men aged 110+.

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in the USA (as of 10th July 2026)
Today's update (RIP Mr. Meros)

1. Edwin Martin (Lehigh Acres, Florida) (b. 15 February 1915), 111 y.o. Doyen of the USA
2. Major McDonald (Louisville, Mississippi) (b. 1 November 1915), 110 y.o.
3. Clayton Flowers (Las Cruces, New Mexico) (b. 25 December 1915), 110 y.o.
4. Benjamin Arechiga Ornelas (San Ysidro, California) (b. 1 April 1916 in MEX), 110 y.o.
5. Al Taubman (Martinez, California) (b. 2 June 1916), 110 y.o.
6. Jay Keller (South Burlington, Vermont) (b. 3 June 1916), 110 y.o.
7. Arthur Green (Baltimore, Maryland) (b. 9 December 1916), 109 y.o.
8. Alfred Blaschke (Georgetown, Williamson C., Texas) (b. 4 January 1917), 109 y.o.
9. Warren Nolan (La Habra, Orange County, California) (b. 9 February 1917), 109 y.o.
10. Richard Durette (Dover, New Hampshire) (b. 13 February 1917), 109 y.o.

• Chester Meros joined the list on January 25, 2024.
• February 16 was the last time Maryland had only one name on the list.
• New Hampshire makes its debut on this list.
• May 7 was the last time there were six 110+ year-olds listed here.

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in the USA (as of 15th July 2026)
Today's update (RIP Dr. Keller)

1. Edwin Martin (Lehigh Acres, Florida) (b. 15 February 1915), 111 y.o. Doyen of the USA
2. Major McDonald (Louisville, Mississippi) (b. 1 November 1915), 110 y.o.
3. Clayton Flowers (Las Cruces, New Mexico) (b. 25 December 1915), 110 y.o.
4. Benjamin Arechiga Ornelas (San Ysidro, California) (b. 1 April 1916 in MEX), 110 y.o.
5. Al Taubman (Martinez, California) (b. 2 June 1916), 110 y.o.
6. Arthur Green (Baltimore, Maryland) (b. 9 December 1916), 109 y.o.
7. Alfred Blaschke (Georgetown, Williamson C., Texas) (b. 4 January 1917), 109 y.o.
8. Warren Nolan (La Habra, Orange County, California) (b. 9 February 1917), 109 y.o.
9. Richard Durette (Dover, New Hampshire) (b. 13 February 1917), 109 y.o.
10. Lyle Gittens (Miami, Florida) (b. 10 March 1917), 109 y.o.

 

• Jay Keller joined the list on Jan 15.
• Vermont hadn't been left off since Dec 29, 2025.
• June 17 was the last list to include 2 people from Florida.
• Feb 16 was the last list with only 5 people aged 110+.