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Harry Watson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Douglas-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Harry Watson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Douglas-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents H & Harry — first a son (b.~1920), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 20
b. ~1920
Male
Son
Born: Illinois
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Douglas-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Villa Grove city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Douglas |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | New worker |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | New Worker |
| Township / Ward | Villa Grove City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1920 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Harry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Watson | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Alice Watson | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Jessie Watson | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Dean Watson | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Harry Watson | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Harry Watson | Head | — | 47 | ~1893 |
Census Appearances
1920
Douglas, Illinois
Son, age
Douglas, Illinois · implied b. ~1920 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Douglas, Illinois
Son, age 10
Douglas, Illinois · implied b. ~1920 — 9 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Douglas-County, Illinois
Son, age 20
Douglas-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1920 — 6 household members
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Villa Grove city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Douglas |
| Occupation | New worker |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 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 Watson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father H Watson (~0.92 confidence) and father Harry Watson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Jessie Watson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Lissie Watson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
H Watson
b. ~1893
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Harry Watson
b. ~1893
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Jessie Watson
b. ~1896
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Lissie Watson
b. ~1897
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Harry Watson
Son · 1940 · age 20 · b. ~1920 · Illinois
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Sibling
Alice Watson
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Watson
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Dean Watson
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
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 — Douglas-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Douglas-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00795-00232)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Woodworth | 30 | Head | Farming | Illinois |
| 2 | Ruth Woodworth | 29 | Wife | 0 | Kentucky |
| 3 | Scott Woodworth | 7 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 4 | Sue Woodworth | 6 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 5 | Kent Woodworth | 2 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 6 | William Watkins | 49 | Head | Drainage | Kentucky |
| 7 | Matilda Watkins | 44 | Wife | 0 | Kentucky |
| 8 | Ora Watkins | 20 | Son | 0 | Illinois |
| 9 | Helen Watkins | 17 | Daughter | 0 | Illinois |
| 10 | Lucille Watkins | 15 | Daughter | 0 | Illinois |
| 11 | George Watkins | 12 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 12 | Mirilla Watkins | 12 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 13 | Lyndia Watkins | 4 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 14 | Harry W. Watson | 47 | Head | Train Service Brakeman | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Jessie Watson | 44 | Wife | 0 | Missouri |
| 16 | Harry Watson THIS PERSON | 20 | Son | New Worker | Illinois |
| 17 | Alice Watson | 17 | Daughter | 0 | Illinois |
| 18 | Dean Watson | 14 | Son | 0 | Illinois |
| 19 | Mary Jean Watson | 8 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 20 | Harry S. Marlett | 45 | Head | Train Service Brakeman | Kansas |
| 21 | Mable Marlett | 40 | Wife | 0 | Illinois |
| 22 | Betty Marlett | 16 | Daughter | 0 | Illinois |
| 23 | Wayne Marlett | 14 | Son | 0 | Illinois |
| 24 | Billie Marlett | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 25 | George W. Morey | 67 | Head | 0 | Illinois |
| 26 | Rachel Morey | 70 | Wife | 0 | Illinois |
| 27 | Bessie Walden | 50 | Head | 0 | Illinois |
| 28 | Elsie Fern Walden | 18 | Daughter | 0 | Missouri |
| 29 | William Walden | 26 | Son | Cook Hotel | Missouri |
| 30 | Ray H. Hays | 51 | Head | Painter | Illinois |
| 31 | Eva Hays | 43 | Wife | 0 | Indiana |
| 32 | Vinnie Hays | 27 | Son | 0 | Illinois |
| 33 | Don Hays | 21 | Son | Clerk | Illinois |
| 34 | Mary Hays | 18 | Daughter | 0 | Illinois |
| 35 | Dean Hays | 12 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 36 | Kenneth V. Talkington | 21 | Head | Street | Illinois |
| 37 | Mary Talkington | 15 | Wife | 0 | Illinois |
| 38 | Loraine Talkington | 1 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 39 | Max W. Former | 38 | Head | Director | Illinois |
| 40 | Velma Former | 28 | Wife | 0 | Illinois |
Pedigree Summary
Harry + 3 siblings
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)