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Edward James — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Franklin-County, Ohio
Our Model Tree links this Edward James across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Franklin-County, Ohio (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1898), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 42
b. ~1898
Male
Head
Born: Ohio
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Franklin-County, Ohio |
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | Edward R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Columbus |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Franklin |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | mechanic |
| Industry | painting |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 340 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Township / Ward | Columbus |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1898 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet James | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Elizabeth James | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Virginia James | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Phyllis James | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Joan James | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Vivian James | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Edward James | Head | — | 42 | ~1898 |
Census Appearances
1930
Franklin, Ohio
Head, age 32
Franklin, Ohio · implied b. ~1898 — 5 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | Edward A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Board of Education |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 28 |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Franklin-County, Ohio
Head, age 42
Franklin-County, Ohio · implied b. ~1898 — 7 household members
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | Edward R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Columbus |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Franklin |
| Occupation | mechanic |
| Industry | painting |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 340 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links Edward James across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Edward James
Head · 1940 · age 42 · b. ~1898 · Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Franklin-County, Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Franklin-County, Ohio
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03250-00388)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Helen Holland | 48 | Wife | Housework | Ohio |
| 42 | Kon Holland | 14 | Son | Student | Ohio |
| 43 | Nelmar Driggs | 22 | Lodger | Manager | Ohio |
| 44 | Mary Driggs | 20 | Lodger | Housework | Ohio |
| 45 | Meridell Driggs | 3 | Lodger | — | Ohio |
| 46 | Robert Driggs | 2 | Lodger | — | Ohio |
| 47 | Callie Darely | 77 | Head | Housework | Ohio |
| 48 | Mary F. Sellers | 47 | Daughter | Research | Ohio |
| 49 | Richard Sellers | 20 | Grandson | Student | Ohio |
| 50 | Guy De Caro | 51 | Head | Carpenter | Italy |
| 51 | Myrtle De Caro | 49 | Wife | Housework | Georgia |
| 52 | Edward R. James THIS PERSON | 42 | Head | Mechanic | Ohio |
| 53 | Elizabeth E. James | 39 | Wife | Housework | Illinois |
| 54 | Phyllis L. James | 12 | Daughter | Student | Ohio |
| 55 | Joan E. James | 8 | Daughter | Student | Ohio |
| 56 | Harriet F. James | 6 | Daughter | Student | Ohio |
| 57 | Virginia M. James | 4 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 58 | Vivian J. James | 4 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 59 | Walter Kauffman | 50 | Head | Machinist | Ohio |
| 60 | Lelia Kauffman | 45 | Wife | Housework | Ohio |
| 61 | Barbara A. Kauffman | 10 | Daughter | Student | Ohio |
| 62 | Carol J. Kauffman | 8 | Daughter | Student | Ohio |
| 63 | Clarence A. Kauffman | 18 | Son | Student | Ohio |
| 64 | Harold W. Kauffman | 25 | Son | Laborer | Ohio |
| 65 | Thomas Ward | 63 | Head | Manager | England |
| 66 | Lucy A. Ward | 59 | Wife | Housework | Ohio |
| 67 | Thomas A. Ward | 37 | Son | Mechanic | Ohio |
| 68 | Pauline E. Ward | 36 | Daughter | Stamper | Ohio |
| 69 | Jacqueline Ward | 15 | Granddaughter | Student | Ohio |
| 70 | Albert Jenkins | 42 | Lodger | Truck Driver | Ohio |
| 71 | Byron Green | 32 | Lodger | Laborer | Michigan |
| 72 | John J. Hine | 73 | Head | Maintenance | Ohio |
| 73 | Ella B. Hine | 64 | Wife | Housework | Illinois |
| 74 | Violet Hanes | 26 | Daughter | Saleslady | Ohio |
| 75 | Gordon R. Hanes | 34 | Son-in-law | Reporter | Canal Zone |
| 76 | June Hanes | 5 | Granddaughter | — | Ohio |
| 77 | Herbert W. Hines | 38 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 78 | Margery Hines | 38 | Wife | Housework | Ohio |
| 79 | James Hines | 11 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 80 | Patricia Hines | 10 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
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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)