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George Reynolds — 1940 US Census Record

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1940 United States Federal Census · Washington-County, Alabama

Our Model Tree links this George Reynolds across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington-County, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Sam & Lucy — first a son (b.~1919), then head of a 8-person household.

Age 21 b. ~1919 Male Son Born: Alabama Single

1940 Census Record Details

Census Year1940
LocationWashington-County, Alabama
SurnameReynolds
Given NameGeorge W
Relationship to HeadSon
SexM
Color / RaceWhite
Age21
Marital StatusSingle
BirthplaceAlabama
1935 Residence (City)Precinct 3 Tibbie
1935 Residence (County)Washington
Additional Details
Class of Worker0
Highest GradeH-3
1935 ResidenceSame place
Birth StateAlabama
Birth CountryUnited States
Birthplace (normalized)alabama
Township / WardPrecinct 3 Tibbie
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.

8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.

Name Relation to head Relative to George Age Birth yr
Annie Reynolds Daughter — 16 ~1924
Rosa Reynolds Daughter — 6 ~1934
Ella Reynolds Daughter — 12 ~1928
Sam Reynolds Head — 46 ~1894
Milton Reynolds Son — 19 ~1921
John Reynolds Son — 17 ~1923
George Reynolds Son — 21 ~1919
Lucy Reynolds Spouse — 40 ~1900

Census Appearances

1920
Washington, Alabama
Son, age
Washington, Alabama · implied b. ~1920 — 3 household members
●  Primary link · ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost Household
Surname Reynolds
Given Name George W.
Relationship to Head Son
Sex M
Color / Race White
Age 0
Marital Status Single
Birthplace Alabama
Father's Birthplace Alabama
Mother's Birthplace Alabama
Birth State Alabama
Birth Country United States
Birthplace (normalized) alabama
1930
Washington, Alabama
Son, age 10
Washington, Alabama · implied b. ~1920 — 7 household members
●  Primary link · ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost Household
Surname Reynolds
Given Name George N
Relationship to Head Son
Sex M
Color / Race White
Age 10
Marital Status Single
Birthplace Alabama
Father's Birthplace Alabama
Mother's Birthplace Alabama
Can Read/Write Yes
Birth State Alabama
Birth Country United States
Birthplace (normalized) alabama
1940
Washington-County, Alabama
Son, age 21
Washington-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1919 — 8 household members
Surname Reynolds
Given Name George W
Relationship to Head Son
Sex M
Color / Race White
Age 21
Marital Status Single
Birthplace Alabama
1935 Residence (City) Precinct 3 Tibbie
1935 Residence (County) Washington
Class of Worker 0
Highest Grade H-3
1935 Residence Same place
Birth State Alabama
Birth Country United States
Birthplace (normalized) alabama

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.
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Our Model Tree links George Reynolds across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Sam Reynolds (~0.92 confidence) and mother Lucy Reynolds (~0.92 confidence) and mother Lillie Reynolds (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ruby Reynolds (~0.60 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1 Parents confidence ≈ 0.84
Father
Sam Reynolds
b. ~1896
Source father
● Household · direct · ~0.92
Mother
Lucy Reynolds
b. ~1900
Source mother
● Household · direct · ~0.92
Mother
Lillie Reynolds
b. ~1901
Source mother
● Household · direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ruby Reynolds
b. ~1910
Source mother
● Household · direct · ~0.6
This person
Anchor record
George Reynolds
Son · 1940 · age 21 · b. ~1919 · Alabama
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Sibling
John Reynolds
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ella Reynolds
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Milton Reynolds
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Rosa Reynolds
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Annie Reynolds
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 — Washington-County, Alabama Open full size

Page Contents

40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00088-00097)

Line Name Age Relation Occupation Birthplace
1 Elmer A (X) Lindsay 36 Head Carpenter Kentucky
2 Alice V Lindsay 30 Wife — Alabama
3 Hazel Lindsay 11 Daughter — Alabama
4 Anna Lindsay 9 Daughter — Alabama
5 Billy Lindsay 5 Daughter — Alabama
6 John (X) Reynolds 47 Head Mail Carrier Alabama
7 Wallie L Reynolds 43 Wife — Alabama
8 Louise Reynolds 20 Daughter — Alabama
9 Thelma L Reynolds 19 Daughter — Alabama
10 Mazie C Reynolds 11 Daughter — Alabama
11 Audrey P Reynolds 10 Daughter — Alabama
12 James D Idom 4 Grandson — Alabama
13 Sam J Reynolds 46 Head Farmer Alabama
14 Lucy (X) Reynolds 40 Wife — Alabama
15 George W Reynolds THIS PERSON 21 Son — Alabama
16 Milton D Reynolds 19 Son Farm Laborer Alabama
17 John P Reynolds 17 Son Farm Laborer Alabama
18 Annie L Reynolds 16 Daughter — Alabama
19 Ella S Reynolds 12 Daughter — Alabama
20 Rosa D Reynolds 6 Daughter — Alabama
21 Joe Woodard 17 Head Farm Laborer Alabama
22 Tom Washington 17 Head Farm Laborer Alabama
23 Mark F Atchison 66 Head Farmer Alabama
24 Fannie Atchison 62 Wife — Alabama
25 John Atchison 30 Son Farmer Alabama
26 Tommy (X) Atchison 25 Daughter — Alabama
27 Delora Atchison 8 Granddaughter — Alabama
28 Rosmond D Becton 26 Head Farm Laborer Alabama
29 Willie W (X) Becton 25 Wife — Alabama
30 Billie Becton 8 Son — Alabama
31 Melba J Becton 3 Daughter — Alabama
32 Milton H Reynolds 57 Head Logging Alabama
33 Mary G (X) Reynolds 59 Wife — Alabama
34 Sula J Irby 83 Mother-in-law — Mississippi
35 Lee Jack (X) Reynolds 31 Head Farmer Alabama
36 Fannie M (X) Reynolds 29 Wife — Alabama
37 Joan Reynolds 3 Daughter — Alabama
38 Lee Jack Jr Reynolds 1 Son — Alabama
39 Orbie Sumner 32 Head Laborer Mississippi
40 Madie L Sumner 29 Wife — Louisiana

Related Census Records

Pedigree Summary

George + 5 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 parents ~0.84
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)

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