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Bessie Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Sangamon-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Bessie Thomas across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Sangamon-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1887), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Female
Spouse
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Sangamon-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Bessie |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Springfield |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Sangamon |
| Additional Details | |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Township / Ward | Springfield |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Bessie | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Thomas | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Raymond Thomas | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Clarence Thomas | Son | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Bessie Thomas | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
Census Appearances
1920
Sangamon, Illinois
Spouse, age 33
Sangamon, Illinois · implied b. ~1887 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Bessie |
| Relationship to Head | wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Sangamon, Illinois
Other, age 43
Sangamon, Illinois · implied b. ~1887 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Bessie |
| Relationship to Head | daughter-in-law |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Sangamon-County, Illinois
Spouse, age 53
Sangamon-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1887 — 4 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Bessie |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Springfield |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Sangamon |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Bessie Thomas across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Bessie Thomas
Spouse · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Sangamon-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Sangamon-County, Illinois
Page Contents
38 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00884-00486)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Oliver Brideman | 51 | Mother | — | Illinois |
| 42 | Dewey Bonner | 19 | Servant | Maid | Illinois |
| 44 | Pauline Mcbride | 23 | Head | Private Nurse | Illinois |
| 45 | May Mcbride | 44 | Mother | — | Illinois |
| 46 | Bernice Mcbride | 25 | Sister | Stenographer | Illinois |
| 47 | William (Ab) Mcbride | 21 | Brother | — | Illinois |
| 48 | James (Ab) Mcbride | 11 | Brother | — | Illinois |
| 49 | Lloyd Tietch | 34 | Head | Brick Mason | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Mabel Tietch | 32 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 51 | Guy Uncher | 44 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 52 | La Rue Uncher | 24 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 53 | Cannon Uncher | 20 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 54 | William Stutzman | 64 | Head | Electrician | Illinois |
| 55 | Milla Stutzman | 65 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 56 | Emil F. Young | 40 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 57 | Emil F. Young | 19 | Son | Elevator Operator | Illinois |
| 58 | Kathryn Young | 16 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 59 | Margaret Heinemann | 43 | Head | Beautician | England |
| 60 | Thomas E. Heinemann | 19 | Son | New Worker | Illinois |
| 61 | Mary Lang | 55 | Lodger | — | Illinois |
| 62 | John W. Thomas | 53 | Head | Janitor | Illinois |
| 63 | Bessie Thomas THIS PERSON | 53 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 64 | Clarence H. Thomas | 31 | Son | Loader | Illinois |
| 65 | Raymond Thomas | 11 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 66 | Wm. J. Teadman | 65 | Head | Manager | Kentucky |
| 67 | Sylvia Teadman | 51 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 68 | Mary Ellen Corrigan | 53 | Head | Cook | Illinois |
| 69 | George Corrigan | 23 | Son | Life Guard | Illinois |
| 70 | John Corrigan | 20 | Son | Ticket Taker | Illinois |
| 71 | Harry Dillon | 43 | Head | Proprietor | Missouri |
| 72 | Margaret Dillon | 43 | Wife | Asst Manager | Illinois |
| 73 | Harry Jr. Dillon | 16 | Son | Helper | Illinois |
| 74 | Betty Dillon | 12 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 75 | Elizabeth Hess | 60 | Mother-in-law | — | Illinois |
| 76 | Kenneth Grant | 36 | Head | Proprietor | Illinois |
| 77 | Stella Grant | 34 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 78 | Roy Grant | 38 | Brother | Bartender | Illinois |
| 79 | Martha Grant | 72 | Mother | — | Illinois |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1940 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)