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Harry Harris — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Montgomery-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Harry Harris across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Montgomery-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Joseph & Joseph — first a son (b.~1914), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 26
b. ~1914
Male
Son
Born: Illinois
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Montgomery-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Raymond |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Montgomery |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | New worker |
| Hours Worked | 2 |
| Highest Grade | 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | New Worker |
| Township / Ward | Raymond |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1914 |
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.
2 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Harry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Harris | Head | — | 76 | ~1864 |
| Harry Harris | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
Census Appearances
1920
Montgomery, Illinois
Son, age 5
Montgomery, Illinois · implied b. ~1915 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Montgomery, Illinois
Son, age 16
Montgomery, Illinois · implied b. ~1914 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Montgomery-County, Illinois
Son, age 26
Montgomery-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1914 — 2 household members
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Raymond |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Montgomery |
| Occupation | New worker |
| Hours Worked | 2 |
| Highest Grade | 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| 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 Harry Harris across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Joseph Harris (~0.92 confidence) and father Joseph Harris (~0.92 confidence) and father Frank Harris (~0.92 confidence) and mother Hallie Harris (~0.92 confidence) and mother Hallie Harris (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Joseph Harris
b. ~1864
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Joseph Harris
b. ~1864
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Frank Harris
b. ~1866
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Hallie Harris
b. ~1877
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Hallie Harris
b. ~1877
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Harry Harris
Son · 1940 · age 26 · b. ~1914 · Illinois
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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 — Montgomery-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Montgomery-County, Illinois
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00860-00862)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Harry Jr. Frank | 13 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 42 | Daniel Frank | 11 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 43 | Lawrence Frank | 10 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 44 | Finis Frank | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 45 | Betty Frank | 6 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 46 | Roy Bowshier | 43 | Head | Automobile Salesman | Illinois |
| 47 | Francis Bowshier | 44 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 48 | James P. Bowshier | 18 | Son | Clerk | Illinois |
| 49 | Virgil Stogsdill | 33 | Head | Welder And Burner | Missouri |
| 50 | Eliza B. Stogsdill | 29 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 51 | Mary Lou Stogsdill | 9 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 52 | James Stogsdill | 7 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 53 | Barbara Stogsdill | 1 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Joseph F. Harris | 76 | Head | Barber | Illinois |
| 55 | Harry Harris THIS PERSON | 26 | Son | New Worker | Illinois |
| 56 | Jake Piazza | 61 | Head | Shoe Repair Man | Louisiana |
| 57 | Ross De Fabrico | 40 | Head | Cheese Maker | Italy |
| 58 | Leo Frank | 23 | Head | Cook | Illinois |
| 59 | Vera Frank | 20 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 61 | Earl W. Flint | 54 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 62 | James Stogsdill | 31 | Head | Electric Welder | Missouri |
| 63 | Margaret Stogsdill | 23 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 64 | Anna E. Bandy | 58 | Head | Cafe Owner | Illinois |
| 65 | Charles Bandy | 18 | Son | Family Helper | Illinois |
| 66 | Cesare Nobile | 48 | Head | Tavern Operator | Italy |
| 67 | Santina Nobile | 47 | Wife | Helper In Tavern | Italy |
| 68 | Mary Swires | 29 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 69 | Romalee Swires | 11 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 70 | Robert Swires | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 71 | Donald Swires | 6 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 72 | Dorothy Swires | 4 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 73 | Elizabeth Swires | 2 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 74 | Emma Martin | 68 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 75 | Ollie Martin | 39 | Son | State Highway Maintenance | Illinois |
| 76 | Sarah Sharp | 63 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 77 | Adelie Pope | 61 | Sister | — | Illinois |
| 78 | Ellen Pope | 67 | Sister | House Work | Illinois |
| 79 | Owen Martin | 45 | Head | Cement Finisher | Illinois |
| 80 | Leon Wm. Martin | 18 | Son | — | Illinois |
Pedigree Summary
Harry
Gen 1 · 5 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)