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Charles Benson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Dekalb-County, Georgia
Our Model Tree links this Charles Benson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Dekalb-County, Georgia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1923), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 17
b. ~1923
Male
Son
Born: Georgia
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Dekalb-County, Georgia |
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | Charles S |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | M. D. 531 Decatur, Part |
| 1935 Residence (County) | DeKalb |
| Additional Details | |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
| Township / Ward | M D 531 Decatur Part |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1923 |
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.
11 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Goree | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Doris Drake | Daughter | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Laura Benson | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| John Goree | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Gregg Yarbrough | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Linda Goree | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Doris Goree | Spouse | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| J Garner | Other | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Jennell Yarbrough | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Charles Benson | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| John Goree | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
Census Appearances
1930
Dekalb, Georgia
Son, age 7
Dekalb, Georgia · implied b. ~1923 — 7 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | Charles S |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1940
Dekalb-County, Georgia
Son, age 17
Dekalb-County, Georgia · implied b. ~1923 — 11 household members
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | Charles S |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | M. D. 531 Decatur, Part |
| 1935 Residence (County) | DeKalb |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
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 Charles Benson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Charles Benson
Son · 1940 · age 17 · b. ~1923 · Georgia
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Sibling
Laura Benson
Sibling · 1940 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Gregg Yarbrough
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jennell Yarbrough
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Goree
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Goree
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Doris Drake
Sibling · 1940 · age 29
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
1940 US Federal Census — Dekalb-County, Georgia
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1940 US Federal Census — Dekalb-County, Georgia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00664-00660)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | John T Goree | 49 | Head | General Agent | Georgia |
| 42 | Doris Goree | 43 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 43 | Mary Louise Goree | 17 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 44 | Linda Goree | 42 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 45 | John Jr Goree | 7 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 46 | Doris Drake | 29 | Daughter | Secretary | Georgia |
| 47 | J. R. Jr Garner | 31 | Son-in-law | — | Georgia |
| 48 | Jennell Yarbrough | 21 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 49 | Gregg Yarbrough | 18 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 50 | Laura Dr. Benson | 24 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 51 | Charles S Benson THIS PERSON | 17 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 52 | Herbert Halverstadt | 62 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 53 | Gertrude A Halverstadt | 59 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 54 | Charles E. Brown | 29 | Lodger | Analogy Chemist | Georgia |
| 55 | Marion Benson | 26 | Daughter | Clerk Office Work | Georgia |
| 56 | Mary Halsey | 60 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Harry J. Yatman | 80 | Lodger | Factory Supt. | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Hattie C. Hubert | 34 | Servant | — | Georgia |
| 59 | Mattie Mae Lindsey | 69 | Servant | — | Georgia |
| 60 | Florine Murray | 20 | Servant | Domestic Servant | Georgia |
| 61 | Bertha K. Diamond | 26 | In-law | — | Tennessee |
| 62 | Jason Joyce Diamond | 1 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 63 | Rufus Coleman | 40 | Servant | Servant | Georgia |
| 64 | Iva B. Ruff | 29 | Servant | Servant | Georgia |
| 65 | Harry Varner | 28 | Butler | Cook Butler | Indiana |
| 66 | George N. Spring | 66 | Head | Certified Public Accountant | Georgia |
| 67 | Ethel L. Spring | 57 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 68 | Geo. N. Jr Spring | 22 | Son | Chemical Engineer | Georgia |
| 69 | Mitzi Spring | 15 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 70 | Wm. L. Daughtry | 55 | Head | Trust Officer | Georgia |
| 71 | Annie Daughtry | 55 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 72 | Annie Daughtry | 20 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 73 | C. L. Philpot | 48 | Head | Credit | Georgia |
| 74 | Daisy Philpot | 48 | Wife | Agent | Kentucky |
| 75 | Jack Bagwell | 25 | Son | Shipping | Georgia |
| 76 | Marshall Bagwell | 22 | Son | Salesman | Georgia |
| 77 | Will W. Alexander | 55 | Head | Farmer Loan Administration | Missouri |
| 78 | Mabel Alexander | 51 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 79 | John Alexander | 21 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 80 | Willie Alexander | 18 | Son | — | Georgia |
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)