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George Wheeler — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Jones-County, Mississippi
Our Model Tree links this George Wheeler across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jones-County, Mississippi (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1928), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1928
Male
Son
Born: Mississippi
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jones-County, Mississippi |
| Surname | Wheeler |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Beat 2 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Forrest |
| Additional Details | |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
| Township / Ward | Beat 2 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1928 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Wheeler | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Lorice Wheeler | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| Talmage Wheeler | Head | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| George Wheeler | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Talmage Wheeler | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| John Wheeler | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Clyde Wheeler | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Vestie Wheeler | Spouse | — | 30 | ~1910 |
Census Appearances
1930
Jones, Mississippi
Son, age 2
Jones, Mississippi · implied b. ~1928 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wheeler |
| Given Name | George W. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
1940
Jones-County, Mississippi
Son, age 12
Jones-County, Mississippi · implied b. ~1928 — 8 household members
| Surname | Wheeler |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Beat 2 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Forrest |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
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 Wheeler across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
George Wheeler
Son · 1940 · age 12 · b. ~1928 · Mississippi
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Sibling
Talmage Wheeler
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Melrose Wheeler
Sibling · 1940 · age 3
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Wheeler
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lorice Wheeler
Sibling · 1940 · age 1
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clyde Wheeler
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
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 — Jones-County, Mississippi
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1940 US Federal Census — Jones-County, Mississippi
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02036-00115)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waitie Evans | 18 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 2 | Willie J. Evans | 2 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 4 | Talmage Wheeler | 38 | Head | Farmer | Mississippi |
| 5 | Vestie Wheeler | 30 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 6 | George Wheeler THIS PERSON | 12 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 7 | John W. Wheeler | 12 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 8 | Talmage Jr. Wheeler | 9 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 9 | Clyde Wheeler | 6 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 10 | Melrose Wheeler | 3 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 11 | Lorice Wheeler | 1 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 12 | John A. Wheeler | 57 | Head | Farmer | Mississippi |
| 13 | Hanna Wheeler | 30 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 14 | Elberta Wheeler | 13 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 15 | Roberta Wheeler | 9 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 16 | Hubbert Wheeler | 7 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 17 | Jefferson Wheeler | 6 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 18 | Joe Wheeler | 4 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 19 | Willie M. Wheeler | 1 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 20 | Luther Duckworth | 38 | Head | Farmer | Mississippi |
| 21 | Jessie Duckworth | 37 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 22 | Myrtie Duckworth | 15 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 23 | Clinton Duckworth | 13 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 24 | Charles Duckworth | 12 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 25 | Candice Duckworth | 10 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 26 | Elnora Duckworth | 7 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 27 | Leola Duckworth | 6 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 28 | Coletta Duckworth | 4 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 29 | James Duckworth | 1 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 30 | Doc Fortun | 57 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 31 | Laura Fortun | 37 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 32 | Otis Wade | 25 | Stepson | Laborer | Mississippi |
| 33 | Idala Wade | 20 | Stepdaughter | — | Mississippi |
| 34 | Helen R. Wade | 4 | Granddaughter | — | Mississippi |
| 35 | Joe Hatten | 73 | Head | — | Mississippi |
| 36 | Nellie Hatten | 72 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 37 | Dewitt Hatten | 28 | Son | Farm Laborer | Mississippi |
| 38 | Leon Hatten | 23 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 39 | Minnie Mclead | 33 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 40 | Lee W. Hatten | 13 | Grandson | — | Mississippi |
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)