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Edward Butler — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Edward Butler across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1869), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 71
b. ~1869
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Butler |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1869 |
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 Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Butler | Spouse | — | 70 | ~1870 |
| Clarence Butler | Son | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Edward Butler | Head | — | 71 | ~1869 |
Census Appearances
1910
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 41
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1869 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Butler |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Years Married | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | teamster |
| Industry | Cooperage Co |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1920
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 51
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1869
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Butler |
| Given Name | Edward W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Lumber Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 61
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1869 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Butler |
| Given Name | Edward W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Lumber Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Head, age 71
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1869 — 3 household members
| Surname | Butler |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links Edward Butler across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Edward Butler
Head · 1940 · age 71 · b. ~1869 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01122-00862)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louise Messick | 24 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 2 | Eleanor Ann Messick | 5 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 3 | Joseph Grimmer | 52 | Head | Custodian | Kentucky |
| 4 | Della Grimmer | 48 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 5 | Neilene Grimmer | 12 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 6 | Arthur Edwards | 45 | Head | Painter | Indiana |
| 7 | Grace Edwards | 39 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 8 | Eileen Edwards | 20 | daughter | Measurer | Indiana |
| 9 | Claude Jr. Edwards | 6 | son | — | Indiana |
| 10 | Gilbert R. Harff | 25 | Head | Indust. Engineer | Indiana |
| 11 | Elfrieda Harff | 22 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 12 | Evelyn T. Ruffin | 31 | Head | Book Keeper | Indiana |
| 13 | Othy Harding | 44 | Head | Mach. Operator | Indiana |
| 14 | Flora Harding | 41 | wife | Clean. Maid | Indiana |
| 15 | Edna Mae Harding | 23 | daughter | Cashier | Indiana |
| 16 | Betty Jean Harding | 14 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 17 | Willis Harding | 7 | son | — | Indiana |
| 18 | Edward Murphy | 26 | Head | Applicator | Kentucky |
| 19 | Madeline Murphy | 25 | wife | — | Missouri |
| 20 | Louis P. Bledsoe | 53 | Head | Carpenter | Kentucky |
| 21 | Cora F. Bledsoe | 52 | wife | — | Missouri |
| 22 | Dorothy Bledsoe | 28 | daughter | Checker | Missouri |
| 23 | Fred Bledsoe | 22 | son | Drug Clerk | Missouri |
| 24 | Neil Bledsoe | 18 | son | Labourer | Missouri |
| 25 | Marie Bledsoe | 17 | daughter | — | Missouri |
| 26 | Wayne Bledsoe | 15 | son | — | Missouri |
| 27 | Eva Lee Bledsoe | 10 | daughter | — | Missouri |
| 28 | Bernice Snow | 23 | neice | Seamstress | Missouri |
| 29 | Jack Messmer | 39 | Head | Build. Contractor | Germany |
| 30 | Maria Messmer | 47 | wife | — | Germany |
| 31 | George M. Messmer | 25 | son | — | France |
| 32 | Fern W. Messmer | 23 | daughter | Secretary | Germany |
| 33 | Russell Baker | 30 | Head | Baker | Indiana |
| 34 | Lenore Baker | 30 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 35 | Joann Baker | 7 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 36 | William Baker | 3 | son | — | Indiana |
| 37 | Ethel E. Thie | 54 | mother-in-law | Practical Nurse | Indiana |
| 38 | Edward Butler THIS PERSON | 71 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 39 | Margaret Butler | 70 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 40 | Clarence Butler | 42 | son | Maintenance | 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)