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George Newton — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Powhatan-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this George Newton across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Powhatan-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1919), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1919
Male
Son
Born: Virginia
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Powhatan-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Newton |
| Given Name | George L. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Spencer District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Powhatan |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | C-2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Township / Ward | Spencer District |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1919 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Newton | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Amelia Newton | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Ellis Newton | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| George Newton | Head | — | 46 | ~1894 |
| George Newton | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
Census Appearances
1930
Powhatan, Virginia
Son, age 11
Powhatan, Virginia · implied b. ~1919 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Newton |
| Given Name | George L. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Powhatan-County, Virginia
Son, age 21
Powhatan-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1919 — 5 household members
| Surname | Newton |
| Given Name | George L. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Spencer District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Powhatan |
| Highest Grade | C-2 |
| 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 George Newton across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
George Newton
Son · 1940 · age 21 · b. ~1919 · Virginia
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Sibling
Ellis Newton
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Charles Newton
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
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 — Powhatan-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Powhatan-County, Virginia
Page Contents
36 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04285-00124)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Mary E. Funn | 15 | Daughter | Maid | Virginia |
| 42 | Ella F. Funn | 13 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 43 | Minnie J. Funn | 5 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 44 | Lizzie Helemany | 44 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 45 | James Helemany | 48 | Wife | Laborer | Virginia |
| 46 | Elizabeth Helemany | 11 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 47 | Peter B. Funn | 80 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 48 | Walter A. Brown | 25 | Head | Storekeeper | Virginia |
| 49 | Mattie S. Brown | 27 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 50 | Mary M. Brown | 1 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 51 | Oscar C. Daniels | 27 | Head | Mechanic | N. Carolina |
| 52 | Gladys S. Daniels | 29 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 53 | Shirley G. Daniels | 5 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 54 | Faith E. Daniels | 1 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 55 | David P. Daniels | 12 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 56 | George L. Newton | 46 | Head | Office Clerk | Georgia |
| 57 | Amelia F. Newton | 44 | Wife | Dietitian | Wisconsin |
| 58 | George L. Jr. Newton THIS PERSON | 21 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 59 | Ellis G. Newton | 19 | Son | — | N. Carolina |
| 60 | Charles M. Newton | 16 | Son | — | N. Carolina |
| 61 | Cecil G. Hogue | 25 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 62 | Eloie D. Hogue | 26 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 63 | Cecil G. Jr. Hogue | 2 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 64 | John H. Hogue | 0 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 65 | Russell Macon | 28 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 66 | Mary Macon | 25 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 67 | Geraldine Macon | 4 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 68 | Archer B. Fleming | 48 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 69 | Janina Brown | 65 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 70 | Ida Coleman | 56 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 71 | Hezekiah James | 52 | Head | Building Cleaner | Virginia |
| 72 | Virginia James | 47 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 73 | Beatrice James | 15 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 74 | John H. James | 13 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 75 | Aubrey J. James | 11 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 76 | Virginia James | 9 | Daughter | — | District of Columbia |
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)