Today in Bajan History| February 27th 1951 The Legacy of Christian Kelman

February 27, 2026 00:02:57
Today in Bajan History| February 27th 1951 The Legacy of Christian Kelman
TODAY IN BAJAN HISTORY
Today in Bajan History| February 27th 1951 The Legacy of Christian Kelman

Feb 27 2026 | 00:02:57

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On February 27, 1951, the Barbados Advocate highlighted the remarkable life of Mrs. Christian Mappet-Kelman, believed to be the oldest person in Barbados at 116 years old. Living in St. Andrew, her life spanned a transformative period in Barbadian history, from the aftermath of emancipation into the modern 20th century.

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