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David James — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Florence-County, South Carolina
Our Model Tree links this David James across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Florence-County, South Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1928), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1928
Male
Son
Born: South Carolina
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Florence-County, South Carolina |
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Darlington |
| 1935 Residence (County) | So. Carolina |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | South Carolina |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
| Township / Ward | Florence Township Not Outside |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1928 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to David | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabelle James | Spouse | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Strecter James | Head | — | 40 | ~1900 |
| David James | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Clara James | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Ruth James | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Thomas James | Son | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Henry James | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Josephine James | Other | — | 64 | ~1876 |
| Edna James | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
Census Appearances
1930
Florence, South …
Son, age 2
Florence, South Carolina · implied b. ~1928 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Can Read/Write | No |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1940
Florence-County, South …
Son, age 12
Florence-County, South Carolina · implied b. ~1928 — 9 household members
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Darlington |
| 1935 Residence (County) | So. Carolina |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | South Carolina |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
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 David James across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
David James
Son · 1940 · age 12 · b. ~1928 · South Carolina
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Sibling
Edna James
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clara James
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Thomas James
Sibling · 1940 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ruth James
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Henry James
Sibling · 1940 · age 2
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 — Florence-County, South Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Florence-County, South Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03808-00761)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Corrine James | 18 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 42 | Walter Jr. James | 0 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 43 | Strecter James | 40 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 44 | Isabelle James | 38 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 45 | David James THIS PERSON | 12 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 46 | Clara Belle James | 10 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 47 | Ruth James | 8 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 48 | Edna James | 6 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 49 | Thomas James | 4 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 50 | Henry James | 2 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 51 | Josephine James | 64 | Mother in law | — | South Carolina |
| 52 | Strecter Jr. James | 28 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 53 | Allean James | 21 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 54 | Thaddeus James | 22 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 55 | Mayola James | 21 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 56 | Andrew James | 3 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 57 | Walter Wright | 57 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 58 | Daisy Wright | 50 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 59 | Lillia Wright | 28 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 60 | Alice Janie Wright | 23 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 61 | Thomas Jr. Wright | 10 | Grand Son | — | South Carolina |
| 62 | Isaac Wright | 8 | Grandson | — | South Carolina |
| 63 | William Wright | 6 | Grandson | — | South Carolina |
| 64 | Marvin Wright | 2 | Grandson | — | South Carolina |
| 65 | Eliza Martin | 63 | Sister-in-law | — | South Carolina |
| 66 | William Stroather | 33 | Son-in-law | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 67 | Joe R. Rowell | 55 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 68 | Mack Rowell | 56 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 69 | Martha Rowell | 27 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 70 | Hattie Rowell | 12 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 71 | Lillie Mae Rowell | 11 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 72 | Lucenda Rowell | 9 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 73 | Suzzana Du Bose | 71 | Lodger | — | South Carolina |
| 74 | Janie Griste | 60 | Head | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 75 | Curtiss Griste | 28 | Son | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 76 | Corrine Johnson | 24 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 77 | Mabel Williams | 14 | Grand Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 78 | Webster J. Gardner | 49 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 79 | Mabel Gardner | 41 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 80 | Carrie L. Gardner | 27 | Daughter | Cook | South Carolina |
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)