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Dorothy Reynolds — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Richmond-City-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this Dorothy Reynolds across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Richmond-City-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents James & Parker — first a daughter (b.~1915), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 25
b. ~1915
Female
Daughter
Born: Virginia
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Richmond-City-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Reynolds |
| Given Name | Dorothy M. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Richmond |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Richmond City |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Township / Ward | Richmond |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1915 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Dorothy | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reynolds | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Myrtle Reynolds | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| James Reynolds | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Virginia Reynolds | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Dorothy Reynolds | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Sadie Reynolds | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
Census Appearances
1920
Henrico, Virginia
Daughter, age 5
Henrico, Virginia · implied b. ~1915 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Reynolds |
| Given Name | Dorothy |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1930
Henrico, Virginia
Daughter, age 15
Henrico, Virginia · implied b. ~1915 — 43 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Reynolds |
| Given Name | Dorothy M |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Richmond-City-County, Virginia
Daughter, age 25
Richmond-City-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1915 — 6 household members
| Surname | Reynolds |
| Given Name | Dorothy M. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Richmond |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Richmond City |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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 Dorothy Reynolds across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father James Reynolds (~0.92 confidence) and father Parker Reynolds (~0.92 confidence) and mother Sadie Reynolds (~0.92 confidence) and mother Sadie Reynolds (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
James Reynolds
b. ~1890
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Parker Reynolds
b. ~1885
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Sadie Reynolds
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Sadie Reynolds
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Dorothy Reynolds
Daughter · 1940 · age 25 · b. ~1915 · Virginia
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Sibling
Virginia Reynolds
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Reynolds
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Myrtle Reynolds
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
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 — Richmond-City-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Richmond-City-County, Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04325-00477)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Betty E. Shaffer | 17 | Niece | — | Tennessee |
| 42 | Paul Gilbert | 15 | Nephew | — | Tennessee |
| 43 | Carrie R. Godsey | 38 | Head | Housewife | North Carolina |
| 44 | Raymond S. Godsey | 7 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 45 | Clarence B. Keeble | 29 | Head | Roofer | Georgia |
| 46 | Redemptor C. Keeble | 28 | Wife | Housewife | Kentucky |
| 47 | Kenneth Keeble | 9 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 48 | Thomas B. Keeble | 7 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 49 | Eunice M. Williams | 31 | Head | Housewife | Virginia |
| 50 | Herbert R. Williams | 31 | Husband | Carpenter | Virginia |
| 51 | Frances M. Williams | 11 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 52 | Sherman R. Jr. Williams | 9 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 53 | Carolyn M. Williams | 8 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 54 | Mattie L. Williams | 6 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 55 | Margaret L. Williams | 4 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 56 | Minnie L. Martin | 68 | Head | Housewife | Virginia |
| 57 | Robert L. Martin | 23 | Son | Plumber | Virginia |
| 58 | Sarah R. Southall | 71 | Head | Housewife | Virginia |
| 59 | Catherine E. Nuckols | 58 | Head | Housewife | Virginia |
| 60 | Mary V. Nuckols | 25 | Daughter | Newswriter | Virginia |
| 61 | Catherine E. Nuckols | 21 | Daughter | Nurse | Virginia |
| 62 | Horace T. Nuckols | 22 | Son | Plumber Helper | Virginia |
| 63 | Sarah Nuckols | 22 | Daughter | Housewife | Virginia |
| 64 | Barbara Nuckols | 3 | Granddaughter | — | Virginia |
| 65 | Dolores Nuckols | 2 | Granddaughter | — | Virginia |
| 66 | Chas. H. Tate | 25 | Head | Clerk | Virginia |
| 67 | Lillie L. Tate | 24 | Wife | Machine Operator | Virginia |
| 68 | Harvey E. Tate | 59 | Father | Salesman | Virginia |
| 69 | Edward C. Weaver | 50 | Head | Painter | Virginia |
| 70 | Mary Weaver | 53 | Wife | Housewife | Illinois |
| 71 | Chas. E. Weaver | 25 | Son | Auto Mechanic | Virginia |
| 72 | Robt. H. Weaver | 26 | Son | Auto Mechanic | Virginia |
| 73 | Wm. W. Weaver | 23 | Son | Truck Driver | Virginia |
| 74 | Dorothy M. Weaver | 10 | Daughter | Student | Virginia |
| 75 | James P. Reynolds | 50 | Head | Carpenter | Virginia |
| 76 | Sadie B. Reynolds | 48 | Wife | Housewife | Virginia |
| 77 | James P. Jr. Reynolds | 22 | Son | Truck Driver | Virginia |
| 78 | Myrtle Reynolds | 18 | Daughter | Waitress | Virginia |
| 79 | Virginia C. Reynolds | 8 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 80 | Dorothy M. Reynolds THIS PERSON | 25 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
Pedigree Summary
Dorothy + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)