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Helen Watson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Harrison-County, Texas
Our Model Tree links this Helen Watson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Harrison-County, Texas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a daughter (b.~1930), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 10
b. ~1930
Female
Daughter
Born: Texas
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Harrison-County, Texas |
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Helen M. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Marshall City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Harrison |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
| Township / Ward | Marshall City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1930 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Helen | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorthy Watson | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Lee Watson | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Lee Watson | Head | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Joan Watson | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Jennie Watson | Spouse | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Helen Watson | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Mary Watson | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
Census Appearances
1930
Harrison, Texas
Daughter, age 2
Harrison, Texas · implied b. ~1928 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Hazel J. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Father's Birthplace | Texas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1940
Harrison-County, Texas
Daughter, age 10
Harrison-County, Texas · implied b. ~1930 — 7 household members
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Helen M. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Marshall City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Harrison |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
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 Helen Watson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Helen Watson
Daughter · 1940 · age 10 · b. ~1930 · Texas
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Sibling
Dorthy Watson
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Joan Watson
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
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
Lee Watson
Sibling · 1940 · age 2
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 — Harrison-County, Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Harrison-County, Texas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04057-00465)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse E. Dodd | 60 | Brother | — | Texas |
| 2 | Dewitt T. Comer | 48 | Head | Carpenter | Alabama |
| 3 | Cuba Comer | 44 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 4 | Freda M. Comer | 19 | Daughter | Typist | Texas |
| 5 | Thomas T. Comer | 11 | Son | — | Texas |
| 6 | Don C. Comer | 8 | Son | — | Texas |
| 7 | Dollie M. Shickard | 48 | Head | — | Louisiana |
| 8 | Melburn Shickard | 25 | Son | Engineer (Steam) | Texas |
| 9 | Dortha Jean Shickard | 16 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 10 | Elbert L. Atkins | 29 | Head | Mechanic | Texas |
| 11 | Madie Atkins | 29 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 12 | Elizabeth Hoffman | 19 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 13 | Welland V. Anders | 33 | Head | Laborer | Louisiana |
| 14 | William V. Anders | 30 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 15 | Dora Jane Anders | 12 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 16 | Zora F. Patty | 42 | Head | Foreman | Texas |
| 17 | Verda Patty | 30 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 18 | Zora E. Jr. Patty | 8 | Son | — | Texas |
| 19 | Quell Patty | 5 | Son | — | Texas |
| 20 | Travis Brimmer | 41 | Head | Engineer | Texas |
| 21 | Lenora Brimmer | 42 | Wife | Salesman | Kentucky |
| 22 | Nellervene Brimmer | 14 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 23 | Lurlene Brimmer | 12 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 24 | Stephen Brimmer | 9 | Son | — | Texas |
| 25 | James H. Brimmer | 4 | Son | — | Texas |
| 26 | Pat C. Fyffe | 45 | Head | Night Watch | Texas |
| 27 | Pat C. Jr. Fyffe | 18 | Son | Assistant | Texas |
| 28 | Luke C. Fyffe | 15 | Son | — | Texas |
| 29 | Arthur W. Fyffe | 12 | Son | — | Texas |
| 30 | Ethel M. Deirdy | 36 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Mississippi |
| 31 | Virginia F. Deirdy | 14 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 32 | Lee G. Watson | 39 | Head | Laborer | Texas |
| 33 | Jennie L. Watson | 29 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 34 | Dorthy G. Watson | 12 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 35 | Helen M. Watson THIS PERSON | 10 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 36 | Mary A. Watson | 8 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 37 | Joan E. Watson | 5 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 38 | Lee G. Jr. Watson | 2 | Son | — | Texas |
| 39 | John B. Clark | 57 | Head | Stock Clerk | Texas |
| 40 | Aimee Clark | 51 | Wife | — | Kansas |
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)