Seven Living Generations in One Family | The Remarkable Story of Alma Crawford Williams

Seven living generations in one family - and at the center of this remarkable story is Alma Crawford Williams.

In 2024, Alma celebrated her 103rd birthday surrounded by members of the extraordinary Aycock/Crawford family. Their family research revealed something exceptionally rare: seven living generations connected through one extended family line.

Born in Wayne County, North Carolina, Alma is the daughter of Leora Aycock Crawford and Simon Crawford. Her family roots stretch through generations of North Carolina history, with relatives researching census records, family documents and records reaching back into the 1800s.

In this video, follow the remarkable family timeline surrounding Alma Crawford Williams and the Aycock-Crawford family - a story of longevity, ancestry, resilience and generations connected across more than a century of American history.

The family also pursued recognition from Guinness World Records for its seven living generations, gathering documents and historical records to support its case.

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Research Sources / References

WUNC — A North Carolina Family With Seven Living Generations Aims for a Spot in the Record Books

The Baltimore Times — African American Family With Seven Living Generations

Blavity — The Aycock-Crawford Family and Seven Living Generations

FEMI Magazine — The Aycock/Crawford Family History and Alma Williams

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