Elizabeth Francis: Oldest Living Person in the United States

Elizabeth Francis, a 115-year-old woman from Houston, Texas, is now the oldest living person in the United States and the fourth-oldest documented person living in the world. She attributes her long life to her faith and family. She has three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

Oldest Living American

The oldest living American, Elizabeth Francis, aged 114, takes the title after the death of 116-year-old Edith Ceccarelli in California.