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Charles Porter — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wells-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Charles Porter across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wells-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1868), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 72
b. ~1868
Male
Head
Born: New York
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wells-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Porter |
| Given Name | Charles E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Uniondale town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wells |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Telegraph Agent |
| Industry | Steam railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 200 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Telegraph Agent |
| Township / Ward | Uniondale Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1868 |
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 Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Porter | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Charles Porter | Head | — | 72 | ~1868 |
| Mandilla Fryback | Other | — | 80 | ~1860 |
| Alma Porter | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1883 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wells, Indiana
Head, age 52
Wells, Indiana · implied b. ~1868 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Porter |
| Given Name | Charles E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Wells, Indiana
Head, age 62
Wells, Indiana · implied b. ~1868 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Porter |
| Given Name | Charles E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 1200 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Wells-County, Indiana
Head, age 72
Wells-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1868 — 4 household members
| Surname | Porter |
| Given Name | Charles E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Uniondale town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wells |
| Occupation | Telegraph Agent |
| Industry | Steam railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 200 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Porter across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Porter
Head · 1940 · age 72 · b. ~1868 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Wells-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Wells-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01110-00502)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David E. Schwartz | 47 | Head | Auto Mechanic | Indiana |
| 2 | Elva M. Schwartz | 44 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 3 | George E. Schwartz | 18 | Son | Apprentice Mechanic | Indiana |
| 4 | Julia M. Schwartz | 16 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 5 | Clayton L. Barrick | 36 | Head | Electrical Tester | Indiana |
| 6 | Mary E. Barrick | 30 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 7 | Barbla J. Barrick | 12 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 8 | Beverly S. Barrick | 9 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 9 | Ruth W. Bunsold | 22 | Housekeeper | Waitress | Indiana |
| 10 | Chester A. Osborne | 54 | Head | Miller | Indiana |
| 11 | James H. Barrett | 71 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 12 | Druyilla Barrett | 70 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 13 | Charles E. Porter THIS PERSON | 72 | Head | Telegraph Agent | New York |
| 14 | Alma Porter | 57 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 15 | Martha B. Porter | 19 | Daughter | New Worker | Indiana |
| 16 | Mandilla S. Fryback | 80 | Mother-in-law | — | Indiana |
| 17 | Frank A. Chiasmory | 69 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 18 | Sylvia A. Chiasmory | 70 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 19 | Paul G. Sullivan | 20 | Grand-son | New Worker | Indiana |
| 20 | Henry W. Lifkey | 81 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 21 | Ida B. Lifkey | 73 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 22 | Malcolm Bender | 29 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 23 | Grace E. Bender | 31 | Wife | — | Penn |
| 24 | Muriel E. Bender | 13 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 25 | Nancy J. Bender | 5 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 26 | William A. Bender | 2 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 27 | Fred A. Bender | 35 | Brother | Coil Winder | Indiana |
| 28 | Mary E. Miller | 61 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 29 | Mary L. Miller | 30 | Daughter | Clerk | Indiana |
| 30 | Marcella Miller | 21 | Daughter | Office | Indiana |
| 31 | John B. Miller | 19 | Son | New Worker | Indiana |
| 32 | Chaney A. Newhard | 55 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 33 | Clara S. Newhard | 52 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 34 | Richard A. Newhard | 14 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 35 | Helen D. Newhard | 5 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 36 | Mary O. Newhard | 80 | Mother | — | Indiana |
| 37 | Flora S. Eichorn | 71 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 38 | Frank A. Brickley | 46 | Head | Baker | Indiana |
| 39 | Mary S. Brickley | 36 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 40 | Jacob J. Brickley | 15 | Son | — | Indiana |
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)