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Benjamin Jones — 1930 US Census Record
Model Tree available1930 United States Federal Census · Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this Benjamin Jones across the 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Robert & Robert — first a son (b.~1906), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1906
Male
Son
Born: Alabama
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Benjamin J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Industry | Hotel |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Township / Ward | Tuscaloosa City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1906 |
Household Members
Census records only state relationship to the household head.
Pairwise kinship is derived (~90–95% accurate), not recorded.
Step/blended families and boarders can break it.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Benjamin | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jones | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1888 |
| Mabel Jones | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1909 |
| Robert Jones | Head | — | 54 | ~1876 |
| Benjamin Jones | Son | — | 24 | ~1906 |
Census Appearances
1910
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Son, age 6
Tuscaloosa, Alabama · implied b. ~1904 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Benjamin B. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1920
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Son, age 17
Tuscaloosa, Alabama · implied b. ~1903 — 13 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Benjamin F |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1930
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Son, age 24
Tuscaloosa, Alabama · implied b. ~1906 — 4 household members
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Benjamin J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Industry | Hotel |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Benjamin Jones across 3 US Census years (1910, 1920 and 1930) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Robert Jones (~0.92 confidence) and father Robert Jones (~0.92 confidence) and father Robert Jones (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Jones (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Jones (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Jones (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 6 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Robert Jones
b. ~1875
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Robert Jones
b. ~1876
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Robert Jones
b. ~1878
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Jones
b. ~1886
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Jones
b. ~1887
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Jones
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Benjamin Jones
Son · 1930 · age 24 · b. ~1906 · Alabama
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Sibling
Mabel Jones
Sibling · 1930 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1930 US Federal Census — Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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1930 US Federal Census — Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus51usce:0985)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Whiting | 5 | Roomer | — | Alabama |
| 2 | Eliza Daniel | 56 | Head | Carpenter | Alabama |
| 3 | Malinda Daniel | 42 | Wife | Cook | Alabama |
| 4 | Jack B. Daniel | 22 | Son | Carpenter | Alabama |
| 5 | Ada L. Daniel | 14 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 6 | Willie Daniel | 9 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 7 | George Daniel | 6 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 8 | Spavill Brant | 28 | Head | Lumber Man | Alabama |
| 9 | Winnie Brant | 24 | Wife | Washerwoman | Alabama |
| 10 | Willie Garrett | 6 | Wilson | — | Alabama |
| 11 | Annie Garrett | 4 | Step-Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 12 | Willie Hughes | 25 | Head | Brakeman | Alabama |
| 13 | Lula Hughes | 24 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 14 | Harvey Lavender | 21 | Head | Drayman | Alabama |
| 15 | Mollie Lavender | 25 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 16 | H. Lavender | 4 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 17 | John A. Burton | 27 | Head | Gen. Labor | Alabama |
| 18 | Etta S. Burton | 19 | Wife | Teacher | Alabama |
| 19 | Johnnie P. Burton | 3 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 20 | Jim Collins | 52 | Head | Ditch Digger | Alabama |
| 21 | Hester Collins | 41 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 22 | John H. Collins | 18 | Son | Shine Boy | Alabama |
| 23 | Maudie M. Collins | 14 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 24 | James M. Collins | 10 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 25 | Henry Henderson | 21 | Son-in-law | Chauffeur | Alabama |
| 26 | Anna B. Henderson | 17 | Daughter | Cook | Alabama |
| 27 | Angela Minor | 53 | Head | Washerwoman | Alabama |
| 28 | Ruth Minor | 17 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 29 | Fred D. Campbell | 10 | Gr-son | — | Alabama |
| 30 | Edward Cole | 21 | Son-in-law | Janitor | Alabama |
| 31 | Emmie L. Cole | 21 | Daughter | Teacher | Alabama |
| 32 | Henry Hamilton | 48 | Head | Ditch Digger | Alabama |
| 33 | Ruthie Hamilton | 48 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 34 | Victoria Hamilton | 23 | Daughter | Iron Woman | Alabama |
| 35 | Annie Hamilton | 22 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 36 | Evelyn Hamilton | 16 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 37 | Ninna Hamilton | 15 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 38 | Henrietta Hamilton | 13 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 39 | Isadore Hamilton | 12 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 40 | Eoiser Hamilton | 8 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 41 | Charlie A. Hoyle | 42 | Head | Hostler Helper | North Carolina |
| 42 | Elsie B. Hoyle | 38 | Wife | Washerwoman | Alabama |
| 43 | Charlie B. Hoyle | 16 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 44 | Jennie G. Hoyle | 13 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 45 | Joseph E. Hoyle | 10 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 46 | Florida C. Hoyle | 4 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 47 | Robert J. Jones | 54 | Head | Pastor | Mississippi |
| 48 | Mary L. Jones | 42 | Wife | Saleswoman | Alabama |
| 49 | Benjamin J. Jones THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | Porter | Alabama |
| 50 | Mabel Jones | 21 | Daughter | Teacher | Alabama |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Benjamin + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 6 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1930 United States Federal Census (NARA). Our Model Tree links this person across census decades using XGBoost-based record linkage, with per-link confidence scores. Household corroboration strengthens the signal when co-residents appear on the same census pages in multiple years.
Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)