Elizabeth Ann Buttle, son born at 60

Photo credit: Mother With the Longest Interval Between Kids (41 years)

Elizabeth Ann Buttle had two children, Belinda and Joseph, which is nothing special all by itself.

Her first child, Belinda Buttle, was born on May 19, 1956 - when Elizabeth was 19 years old.

The amazing part is the interval between the birth of Belinda and Joseph.

It was the longest interval between births ever.

Her second child, Joseph Buttle, was born on November 20, 1997, when Elizabeth was 60 years old, an interval of 41 years 185 days.

If you're familiar with the song I am my own grandpa! (a novelty song written by Dwight Latham and Moe Jaffe, performed by Lonzo and Oscar in 1947), well, Joseph's sister was old enough to be his own grandma!

Source: World's Oddest Mothers

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