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Henry Watson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Henry-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Henry Watson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Henry-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1895), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 45
b. ~1895
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Henry-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Galva City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Henry |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Retail Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 1152 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Township / Ward | Galva City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1895 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Henry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Watson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Henry Watson | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Pearl Watson | Spouse | — | 40 | ~1900 |
| Geraldine Watson | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
Census Appearances
1920
Henry, Illinois
Other, age 24
Henry, Illinois · implied b. ~1896 — 40 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Roomer |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Mfg plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Henry, Illinois
Head, age 35
Henry, Illinois · implied b. ~1895 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Grocery Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 30.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Henry-County, Illinois
Head, age 45
Henry-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1895 — 4 household members
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Galva City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Henry |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Retail Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 1152 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Henry Watson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Henry Watson
Head · 1940 · age 45 · b. ~1895 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Henry-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Henry-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00811-00603)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fern E. Mettern | 28 | Lodger | Stenographer | Illinois |
| 2 | John J. Lewin | 52 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 3 | Mabel I. Lewin | 46 | Wife | — | Nevada |
| 4 | Leon E. Lewin | 23 | Son | Secretary | Illinois |
| 5 | Doris A. Lewin | 18 | Daughter | Butter Wrapper | Illinois |
| 6 | Marian E. Lewin | 17 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 7 | Isabel L. Lewin | 15 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 8 | Lois P. Lewin | 13 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 9 | Richard C. Lewin | 10 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 10 | Catherine I. Lewin | 8 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 11 | Margaret J. Lewin | 7 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 12 | Paul R. Hedlund | 43 | Head | Proprietor | Kansas |
| 13 | Myrtle Hedlund | 41 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 14 | Claire Aileen Hedlund | 18 | Daughter | — | California |
| 15 | Vivian Irene Hedlund | 17 | Daughter | — | Oklahoma |
| 16 | Paul Jr. Hedlund | 12 | Son | — | California |
| 17 | Harry Ray Thrasher | 27 | Head | Teacher | Illinois |
| 18 | Lillian Walker Thrasher | 27 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 19 | Emma Shurley | 64 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 20 | Henry Watson THIS PERSON | 45 | Head | Manager | Illinois |
| 21 | Pearl B. Watson | 40 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 22 | Shirley A. Watson | 15 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 23 | Geraldine L. Watson | 11 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 24 | James A. Veece | 56 | Head | Proprietor | Illinois |
| 25 | Nancy E. Veece | 45 | Wife | Cashier | Illinois |
| 26 | Orpha J. Huff | 63 | Head | Laundress | Iowa |
| 27 | Orpha B. Miller | 29 | Niece | Housekeeper | Oklahoma |
| 28 | Urban B. Smith | 57 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 29 | Mystie Smith | 52 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 30 | Ray W. Hayden | 30 | Head | Superintendent | Illinois |
| 31 | Anne M. Hayden | 22 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 32 | Barbara W. Hayden | 5 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 33 | Valerie L. Hayden | 4 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 34 | Margaret E. Hayden | 76 | Mother | — | Illinois |
| 35 | John T. Farragut | 81 | Head | Retired | England |
| 36 | Margaret A. Farragut | 80 | Wife | — | England |
| 37 | Burt W. Cole | 64 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 38 | Verna L. Cole | 41 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 39 | Ruby R. Cole | 35 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 40 | Martha E. Clague | 73 | Head | — | England |
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)