John "Man" Hurt was an advertised performer at the Chicago Blues Festival a few years ago, so more info might be gleaned from their web site or archives, if any?

Interesting about Gertrude Hurt's age; wonder what the connection is between being married to a blues musician and longevity? Mother Annie Davis, widow of Rev. Gary Davis, and Gertrude Fuller, widow of Jesse "Lone Cat" Fuller, both lived to be over 100, though both have now gone on.

Mary Katherine