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James Abbott — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Brown-County, Ohio
Our Model Tree links this James Abbott across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Brown-County, Ohio (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1924), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 16
b. ~1924
Male
Son
Born: Ohio
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Brown-County, Ohio |
| Surname | Abbott |
| Given Name | James B |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Clark twp. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Brown |
| Additional Details | |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Township / Ward | Clark Twp |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1924 |
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 James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Abbott | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| End Abbott | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Richard Abbott | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Paul Abbott | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Viola Abbott | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Malcolm Abbott | Head | — | 46 | ~1894 |
| James Abbott | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
Census Appearances
1930
Brown, Ohio
Son, age 6
Brown, Ohio · implied b. ~1924 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Abbott |
| Given Name | James R. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Brown-County, Ohio
Son, age 16
Brown-County, Ohio · implied b. ~1924 — 7 household members
| Surname | Abbott |
| Given Name | James B |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Clark twp. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Brown |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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 James Abbott across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Abbott
Son · 1940 · age 16 · b. ~1924 · Ohio
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Sibling
Carol Abbott
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
End Abbott
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Paul Abbott
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Richard Abbott
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
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 — Brown-County, Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Brown-County, Ohio
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03031-00047)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Betty Jo Duncanson | 2 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 42 | John O Murphy | 38 | Head | Farmer | Ohio |
| 43 | Nellie Murphy | 34 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 44 | Betty Ann Murphy | 11 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 45 | Jimmie R Murphy | 7 | son | — | Ohio |
| 46 | Roszella Henson | 34 | Head | Housewife | Ohio |
| 47 | Virginia M Henson | 15 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 48 | Doris Lee Henson | 9 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 49 | Barbara Henson | 5 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 50 | Margaret Cole | 63 | Head | — | W. Virginia |
| 51 | Wilson O Cole | 24 | son | Laborer | W. Virginia |
| 52 | George Cole | 20 | son | Laborer | W. Virginia |
| 53 | John O Willett | 36 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 54 | Etta Lou Willett | 32 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 55 | Edna Mae Willett | 5 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 56 | John O Pursley | 52 | Head | Farmer | Ohio |
| 57 | Ethel Pursley | 55 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 58 | Stanley Pursley | 20 | son | Laborer | Ohio |
| 59 | Gail Pursley | 24 | son | Barber | Ohio |
| 60 | Clinton D Murphy | 64 | Head | Farmer | Ohio |
| 61 | Nettie A Murphy | 63 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 62 | Malcolm D Abbott | 46 | Head | Blacksmith | Ohio |
| 63 | Viola Abbott | 45 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 64 | James B Abbott THIS PERSON | 16 | son | — | Ohio |
| 65 | Richard Abbott | 13 | son | — | Ohio |
| 66 | Paul Abbott | 12 | son | — | Ohio |
| 67 | Carol Abbott | 8 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 68 | End Abbott | 6 | son | — | Ohio |
| 69 | Elmer D Shinkle | 60 | Head | Farmer | Ohio |
| 70 | Victor D Runyett | 43 | Head | Farmer | Ohio |
| 71 | Mary Runyett | 40 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 72 | Virginia Runyett | 16 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 73 | Jean Runyett | 13 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 74 | Barton D Leonard | 62 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 75 | Nettie Leonard | 60 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 76 | Owen Leonard | 39 | son | Farmer | Ohio |
| 77 | Ethel Leonard | 31 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 78 | R. Noble Hamwood | 33 | Head | Truck Driver | Ohio |
| 79 | Marcella Hamwood | 32 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 80 | Lucy G Pursley | 46 | Head | — | Ohio |
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)