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Edna Williams — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Pulaski-County, Arkansas
Our Model Tree links this Edna Williams across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Pulaski-County, Arkansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Samuel & John — first a daughter (b.~1916), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Female
Daughter
Born: Arkansas
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Pulaski-County, Arkansas |
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Edna |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Little Rock |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pulaski |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | 14 |
| Industry | Saleslady |
| Class of Worker | Dept. Store |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Arkansas |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
| Occupation | 14 |
| Township / Ward | Little Rock City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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 Edna | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Williams | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Annette Williams | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Geo Williams | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Mrs Williams | Other | — | 77 | ~1863 |
| Richard Williams | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Ruby Williams | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
Census Appearances
1920
Pulaski, Arkansas
Daughter, age 4
Pulaski, Arkansas · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Edna |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Father's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
1930
Pulaski, Arkansas
Daughter, age 14
Pulaski, Arkansas · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Edna |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Father's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
1940
Pulaski-County, Arkansas
Daughter, age 24
Pulaski-County, Arkansas · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Edna |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Little Rock |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pulaski |
| Occupation | 14 |
| Industry | Saleslady |
| Class of Worker | Dept. Store |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Arkansas |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
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 Edna Williams across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Samuel Williams (~0.92 confidence) and father John Williams (~0.92 confidence) and father Geo Williams (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ruby Williams (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Williams (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ruby Williams (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 6 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Samuel Williams
b. ~1885
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
John Williams
b. ~1886
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Geo Williams
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ruby Williams
b. ~1891
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Williams
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ruby Williams
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Edna Williams
Daughter · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Arkansas
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Sibling
Annette Williams
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Richard Williams
Sibling · 1940 · age 27
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 — Pulaski-County, Arkansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Pulaski-County, Arkansas
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00168-00269)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Elizabeth Dalyrimple | 60 | Head | — | Louisiana |
| 42 | Edwin Shirey | 44 | Son | Printer | Arkansas |
| 43 | Mary Jackson | 42 | Daughter | Secretary | Arkansas |
| 44 | Mary E. Jackson | 24 | Daughter | Stenographer | Arkansas |
| 45 | Minnie James | 45 | Lodger | Printer | Arkansas |
| 46 | Mrs. Ernest Hipple | 49 | Head | — | Arkansas |
| 47 | Lorene Hipple | 20 | Daughter | Money Sorter | Arkansas |
| 49 | Davey Henning | 55 | Head | — | Arkansas |
| 50 | Vila Henning | 32 | Daughter | Book Keeper | Arkansas |
| 51 | Everett Henning | 29 | Son | Technician | Arkansas |
| 52 | Freda Henning | 24 | Daughter | Stenographer | Arkansas |
| 53 | Calvin Henning | 22 | Son | Stock Clerk | Arkansas |
| 54 | Anna Henning | 21 | Daughter | Clerk | Arkansas |
| 55 | John J. Church | 54 | Head | Mail Clerk | Arkansas |
| 56 | Lillie M. Church | 47 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 57 | Edith M. Church | 17 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 58 | C. P. Koon | 54 | Head | Motor Coach Opr | Arkansas |
| 59 | Helen Koon | 47 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 60 | C. P. Jr. Koon | 24 | Son | Asst. Store Keeper | Arkansas |
| 61 | Arlene Koon | 21 | Daughter | Stenographer | Arkansas |
| 62 | Geo. D. Williams | 53 | Head | District Manager | Arkansas |
| 63 | Ruby Williams | 49 | Wife | Binder | Arkansas |
| 64 | Richard Williams | 27 | Son | Sign Maker | Arkansas |
| 65 | Edna Williams THIS PERSON | 24 | Daughter | 14 | Arkansas |
| 66 | Annette Williams | 16 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 67 | Mrs. Mary S. Williams | 77 | Mother | — | Missouri |
| 68 | Richard S. Frederick | 31 | Head | Owner | Kansas |
| 69 | Grace M. Frederick | 27 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 70 | Richard R. Frederick | 4 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 71 | Edwina A. Frederick | 1 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 72 | W. S. Mackey | 58 | Head | Telegrapher | Mississippi |
| 73 | Cora D. Mackey | 54 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 74 | Cora Mackey | 19 | Daughter | Comptometer | Arkansas |
| 75 | Frank B. Pondergraft | 49 | Head | Salesman | Arkansas |
| 76 | Maxine B. Pondergraft | 35 | Wife | Keeper | Oklahoma |
| 77 | Atticus R. Pondergraft | 13 | Son | — | Oklahoma |
| 78 | Jim J. Robinson | 50 | Head | Filing | Arkansas |
| 79 | Minnie C. Robinson | 40 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 80 | James J. Jr. Robinson | 21 | Son | — | Arkansas |
Pedigree Summary
Edna + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 6 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)