Irish Times Nov 3 1926 Down Man Dies Aged 126 The death has occurred at Dromora, County Down, of William Smith, who is believed to be the oldest man in the British Isles, his age, it is stated being 126. He lived alone, and a bread server failing to get a response to his knock at Smith's house, the door was forced and the old man was found lying alongside the bed. Note: In the 1911 census the oldest William Smith was a 92 year old widower (Roman Catholic) living alone at Gransha Townland in Dromara. (Artanagh DED) In the 1901 census he is listed as William "Smyth" age 82, born Belfast, a Marine Dealer. Living at Gransha, Dromora.