Robert Alexander Early (8 October 1849 – 9 October 1960) was an American supercentenarian who may have been the oldest living man at his death in 1960. Early was born in Whitley County, Kentucky, where he spent all his life. He worked as a school teacher, carpenter, mail carrier and storekeeper. Reportedly, he turned to woodworking at the age of 70, and had to give it up at the age of 107.