Oldest adoptive parent

Muriel Banks Clayton (USA) became the oldest adoptive parent (female) at the age of 92 years 322 days when she officially adopted her cousin Mary Banks Smith in Dallas, Texas.

It was a life-long dream come true for Muriel, who wanted to make things official before it was too late. 

This week’s Guinness World Records:

Monday, 5 June – Click here

Tuesday, 6 June- Click here

Wednesday, 7 June – Click here

Thursday, 8 June – Click here

Friday 9 June – Click here

Last week’s records:

All records – 29 May – 2 June

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