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Edward Leonard — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Washington-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this Edward Leonard across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Eli & James — first a head (b.~1902), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 38
b. ~1902
Male
Head
Born: Virginia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Washington-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Leonard |
| Given Name | Edward W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Kinderhook District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Road Construction |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 226 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Kinderhook District |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1902 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jollie Leonard | Spouse | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Edward Leonard | Head | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Anna Leonard | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Rex Leonard | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Ralph Leonard | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Harriet Leonard | Other | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Lucille Leonard | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1938 |
Census Appearances
1910
Washington, Virginia
Son, age 6
Washington, Virginia · implied b. ~1904 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Leonard |
| Given Name | Early G |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1920
Washington, Virginia
Son, age 14
Washington, Virginia · implied b. ~1906 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Leonard |
| Given Name | Earl T |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1930
Washington, Virginia
Head, age 26
Washington, Virginia · implied b. ~1904 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Leonard |
| Given Name | Earl S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Finisher |
| Industry | Furniture Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 15 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Washington-County, Virginia
Head, age 38
Washington-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1902 — 7 household members
| Surname | Leonard |
| Given Name | Edward W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Kinderhook District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Road Construction |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 226 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| 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 Edward Leonard across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Eli Leonard (~0.92 confidence) and father James Leonard (~0.92 confidence) and mother Martha Leonard (~0.92 confidence) and mother Nannie Leonard (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Eli Leonard
b. ~1867
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
James Leonard
b. ~1873
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Martha Leonard
b. ~1879
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Nannie Leonard
b. ~1882
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Edward Leonard
Head · 1940 · age 38 · b. ~1902 · Virginia
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04300-00796)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naomi Leonard | 13 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 2 | Willard Leonard | 10 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 3 | Mary Leonard | 4 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 4 | Douglas Leonard | 2 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 5 | Carl Leonard | 37 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 6 | Maggie Leonard | 29 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 7 | Clyde Leonard | 11 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 8 | Helen Leonard | 9 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 9 | Onalee Leonard | 7 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 10 | Geneva Leonard | 4 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 11 | Shirley Leonard | 2 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 12 | Melvin Leonard | 56 | Cousin | Farm Laborer | Virginia |
| 13 | William J. Isarah | 76 | Head | Farm Operator | Virginia |
| 14 | Sarah J. Isarah | 55 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 15 | Henry Leonard | 67 | Head | Farm Owner | Virginia |
| 16 | Sally Leonard | 64 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 17 | Bacon Leonard | 42 | Son | Farm Laborer | Virginia |
| 18 | Anna Leonard | 40 | Daughter in law | — | North Carolina |
| 19 | Reuben Leonard | 22 | Head | Farm Laborer | Virginia |
| 20 | Belvia Leonard | 20 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 21 | William R. Worley | 83 | Father in law | — | Virginia |
| 22 | Harrison Leonard | 50 | Head | Farm Operator | Virginia |
| 23 | Susie Leonard | 47 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 24 | Gladys Leonard | 13 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 25 | Edward W. Leonard THIS PERSON | 38 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 26 | Jollie Mae Leonard | 26 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 27 | Anna Bell Leonard | 4 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 28 | Lucille Leonard | 2 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 29 | Ralph Leonard | 20 | Son | Farm Laborer | Virginia |
| 30 | Rex Leonard | 17 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 31 | Harriet Leonard | 43 | Sister | — | Virginia |
| 32 | R. Dewey Leonard | 31 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 33 | Lance Leonard | 26 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 34 | Robert Leonard | 9 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 35 | Howard Leonard | 7 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 36 | Elizabeth Leonard | 6 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 37 | Bonnie Leonard | 4 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 38 | Ardis Leonard | 2 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 39 | Scott L. Leonard | 38 | Head | Farm Operator | Virginia |
| 40 | Orella Leonard | 37 | Wife | — | Virginia |
Pedigree Summary
Edward
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)