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Charles Wells — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Madison-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Charles Wells across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Madison-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1860), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 80
b. ~1860
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Madison-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | Charles C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 80 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Anderson |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Madison |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Township / Ward | Anderson |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1860 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Wells | Daughter | — | 40 | ~1900 |
| Amanda Wells | Spouse | — | 77 | ~1863 |
| Charles Wells | Head | — | 80 | ~1860 |
Census Appearances
1920
Madison, Indiana
Head, age 60
Madison, Indiana · implied b. ~1860 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | Charles C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Electric Works |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Madison, Indiana
Head, age 70
Madison, Indiana · implied b. ~1860 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | Charles C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Watchman |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4500 |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Madison-County, Indiana
Head, age 80
Madison-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1860 — 3 household members
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | Charles C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 80 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Anderson |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Madison |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Wells across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Wells
Head · 1940 · age 80 · b. ~1860 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Madison-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Madison-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01072-00671)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ethel Neeley | 30 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 42 | Jean Neeley | 7 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 43 | Edward Neeley | 5 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 44 | Gerald Neeley | 4 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 45 | Jack Neeley | 2 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 46 | William Neeley | 0 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 47 | Samuel Hendrickson | 65 | Head | Car Inspector | Indiana |
| 48 | Emma Hendrickson | 60 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 49 | Lester Glidden | 22 | Son-in-law | Press Operator | Indiana |
| 50 | Mary Glidden | 19 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 51 | Caroline Glidden | 3 | Granddaughter | — | Indiana |
| 52 | Roy Sason|Sasey | 38 | Head | Salvage Man | Indiana |
| 53 | Beulah Sason|Sasey | 23 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 54 | Delbert Williamson | 48 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 55 | Ralph Williamson | 21 | Son | Sign Painter | Indiana |
| 56 | Mary A. Fox | 72 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 57 | Nellie M. Bruner | 35 | Daughter | Automobile Parts Assembler | Indiana |
| 58 | Jeanne A. Bruner | 14 | Granddaughter | — | Indiana |
| 59 | Frank P. Mcmanigell | 46 | Head | Maintenance Foreman | Illinois |
| 60 | Ruth Mcmanigell | 45 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 61 | Virginia Mcmanigell | 23 | Daughter | News Worker | Ohio |
| 62 | Carol Jane Mcmanigell | 18 | Daughter | Screw Operator | Indiana |
| 63 | Frank Jr. Mcmanigell | 16 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 64 | Mary June Mcmanigell | 14 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 65 | William A. Mcmanigell | 12 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 66 | Dorothy J. Mcmanigell | 10 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 67 | Kenneth D. Mcmanigell | 7 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 68 | Shirley A. Mcmanigell | 5 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 69 | Barbara J. Mcmanigell | 0 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 70 | Frank Mcintire | 29 | Head | Electrician | Ohio |
| 71 | Mamie Mcintire | 42 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 72 | Robert V. Hildreth | 24 | Head | Stab Chaser | Indiana |
| 73 | Annabelle Hildreth | 23 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 74 | Patricia A. Hildreth | 2 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 75 | Charles C. Wells THIS PERSON | 80 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 76 | Amanda E. Wells | 77 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 77 | Bertha Wells | 40 | Daughter | School Teacher | Indiana |
| 78 | Charles Silverthorn | 62 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 79 | Maude Silverthorn | 58 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 80 | Pauline Broadus|Broaders | 31 | Lodger | Punch Press Operator | Tennessee |
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)