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Edward Johnston — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Morgan-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Edward Johnston across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Morgan-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Erma — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 22
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Illinois
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Morgan-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | Edward E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Morgan |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Wholesale Grocery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 278 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Illinois |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Jacksonville |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1918 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erma Johnston | Head | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Doris Johnston | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Edward Johnston | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| James Johnston | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
Census Appearances
1920
Morgan, Illinois
Other, age 1
Morgan, Illinois · implied b. ~1919 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | Edward L |
| Relationship to Head | Grandson |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Morgan, Illinois
Other, age 12
Morgan, Illinois · implied b. ~1918 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Grandson |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Morgan-County, Illinois
Son, age 22
Morgan-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1918 — 4 household members
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | Edward E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Morgan |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Wholesale Grocery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 278 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Illinois |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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 Edward Johnston across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Erma Johnston (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 1 identified ancestor.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Erma Johnston
b. ~1893
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Edward Johnston
Son · 1940 · age 22 · b. ~1918 · Illinois
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Sibling
James Johnston
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Doris Johnston
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
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 — Morgan-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Morgan-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00861-00282)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William R. Staff | 14 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 2 | Louise Harrell | 17 | Servant | Servant | Illinois |
| 3 | J. B. Cain | 63 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 4 | Jane Cain | 62 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 5 | Oliver Cain | 48 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 6 | Mabel Cain | 50 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 7 | Ralph Coffi | 35 | Head | Manager | Illinois |
| 8 | Dorothy Coffi | 29 | Wife | Collector | Illinois |
| 9 | Sandra Coffi | 3 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 10 | Mary Wilma Price | 71 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 11 | H. G. Collum | 24 | Head | Boy Scout Organizer | New York |
| 12 | Hilda Collum | 26 | Wife | — | New York |
| 13 | Virginia Mcinnes | 54 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 14 | Maud Drake | 59 | Sister | Practical Nurse | Illinois |
| 15 | Hazel K. Montrose | 40 | Head | Public Health Nurse | Missouri |
| 16 | Betty R. Montrose | 11 | Daughter | — | California |
| 17 | Giddie Edelbrock | 62 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 18 | Everett C. Wise | 46 | Head | Farm Implement Dealer | Illinois |
| 19 | Mary Wise | 45 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 20 | Helen Wise | 22 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 21 | Vivian Wise | 21 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 22 | Jack Wise | 14 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 23 | S. W. Payalo | 66 | Head | General Repair Man | Illinois |
| 24 | Cora L. Payalo | 63 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 25 | Emma Mae Leonard | 48 | Head | Teacher | Illinois |
| 26 | Glenna Leonard | 46 | Partner | Secretary | Illinois |
| 27 | Nellie Leonard | 73 | Mother | — | New Jersey |
| 28 | G. C. Cockill | 55 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 29 | Martha Cockill | 55 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 30 | Paul E. Wait | 29 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 31 | Eva Wait | 27 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 32 | Erma E. Johnston | 47 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 33 | Edward E. Johnston THIS PERSON | 22 | Son | Salesman | Illinois |
| 34 | Doris Johnston | 20 | Daughter | Instructor | Illinois |
| 35 | James E. Johnston | 17 | Son | Clerk For Dad | Illinois |
| 36 | John M. Marshall | 35 | Head | Parts Manager | Illinois |
| 37 | V. Celine Marshall | 35 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 38 | Raymond G. Shank | 31 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 39 | Mildred Shank | 27 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Illinois |
| 40 | A. L. Durham | 47 | Head | Supt Of Shoe Factory | Missouri |
Pedigree Summary
Edward + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 1 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)