My Life Through 101 Years

Few individuals live over 100 years, experiencing over a century of life and love. Even fewer retain a zest for life, their wits, and an amazing memory. Margaret W. Jones is one such rare individual. She was born in 1913, the year Woodrow Wilson became president and Ford Motor Co. began using a moving assembly line. When Margaret's mother, Annie, gave birth to her in a log cabin near Malad, Idaho, perhaps she knew that the world would never be the same. Aunt Margaret, as she is called...
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Few individuals live over 100 years, experiencing over a century of life and love. Even fewer retain a zest for life, their wits, and an amazing memory. Margaret W. Jones is one such rare individual. She was born in 1913, the year Woodrow Wilson became president and Ford Motor Co. began using a moving assembly line. When Margaret's mother, Annie, gave birth to her in a log cabin near Malad, Idaho, perhaps she knew that the world would never be the same. Aunt Margaret, as she is called by so many, has lived a hard-working, frugal life. She learned farming and housekeeping as a child on her beloved mountain ranch. Later, she farmed there with her husband.This oral history by a centenarian is captivating. You will laugh at Margaret shooting various wild animals with her .22, always to protect her chickens. You may cry at the touching story of her slowly losing her son and only child.Margaret's memories at 101 years old are filled with details from all stages of her life. She remembers childhood pranks, unusual work, too little time with her beloved husband, and now old age, a time which includes a favorite activity - fishing expeditions.Much can be learned in a gentle way from this life account.