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James Baldwin — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Richmond-City-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this James Baldwin across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Richmond-City-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1877), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 63
b. ~1877
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Richmond-City-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Baldwin |
| Given Name | James N. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Richmond (City) |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Henrico |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Township / Ward | Richmond City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1877 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Baldwin | Head | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| George Baldwin | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Annie Baldwin | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Minnie Baldwin | Spouse | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| Mary Byram | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
Census Appearances
1910
Henrico, Virginia
Head, age 33
Henrico, Virginia · implied b. ~1877 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baldwin |
| Given Name | James L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Years Married | 1/12 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Railway Postal Clerk |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1920
Henrico, Virginia
Head, age 42
Henrico, Virginia · implied b. ~1878 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baldwin |
| Given Name | James W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Postal Clerk |
| Industry | Railway |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | M |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | O |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Henrico, Virginia
Head, age 52
Henrico, Virginia · implied b. ~1878 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baldwin |
| Given Name | James N. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 32 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Railway Mail Clerk |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Richmond-City-County, Virginia
Head, age 63
Richmond-City-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1877 — 5 household members
| Surname | Baldwin |
| Given Name | James N. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Richmond (City) |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Henrico |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links James Baldwin across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Baldwin
Head · 1940 · age 63 · b. ~1877 · Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Richmond-City-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Richmond-City-County, Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04322-00350)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert L. Patterson | 13 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 2 | Philmon|Philman Patterson | 25 | Daughter | Envelope | Virginia |
| 3 | Samuel A. Evans | 38 | Head | Foreman | Virginia |
| 4 | Margaret E. Evans | 34 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 5 | Millie E. Evans | 10 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 6 | Luther G. Esbrook | 25 | Head | Clerk | Virginia |
| 7 | Virginia H. Esbrook | 29 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 8 | Barbara J. Esbrook | 5 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 9 | Sydney S. Trimmer | 52 | Head | Carpenter | Virginia |
| 10 | Ada M. Trimmer | 45 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 11 | Elmo M. Sweeney | 40 | Head | Meat Inspector | Virginia |
| 12 | Annie B. Sweeney | 37 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 13 | Elmo M. Jr. Sweeney | 15 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 14 | Robert H. Cavenaugh | 54 | Head | Conductor | North Carolina |
| 15 | Effie O. Cavenaugh | 48 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 16 | Melvin M. Cavenaugh | 25 | Son | Clerk | Virginia |
| 17 | Doris A. Cavenaugh | 22 | Daughter | Stenographer | Virginia |
| 18 | James N. Baldwin THIS PERSON | 63 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 19 | Minnie C. Baldwin | 65 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 20 | Annie C. Baldwin | 22 | Daughter | Stenographer | Virginia |
| 21 | George W. Baldwin | 12 | Son | Shipping Clerk | Virginia |
| 22 | Mary B. Byram | 25 | Daughter | Stenographer | Virginia |
| 23 | William P. Musselman | 34 | Head | Inspector | Virginia |
| 24 | Gladys L. Musselman | 33 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 25 | Carl P. Musselman | 13 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 26 | Donald G. Musselman | 2 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 27 | James A. Waymack | 28 | Head | Packer | Virginia |
| 28 | Alice K. Waymack | 29 | Wife | Clerk | Virginia |
| 29 | Earnest B. Smith | 54 | Head | Truck Driver | Virginia |
| 30 | Earnest H. Smith | 23 | Son | Salesman | Virginia |
| 31 | Dora V. Tashy | 51 | House Keeper | — | Virginia |
| 32 | Rayland L. Tashy | 19 | Son | Receiving Clerk | Virginia |
| 33 | Edward E. Tashy | 16 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 34 | Carrie L. Stuart | 54 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 35 | Hazel C. Stuart | 32 | Daughter | Teacher | Virginia |
| 36 | William J. Stuart | 25 | Son | Truck Driver | Virginia |
| 37 | Virginia L. Stuart | 21 | Daughter in law | Packer | Virginia |
| 38 | James E. Garrett | 40 | Head | Brakeman | Virginia |
| 39 | Nannie B. Garrett | 40 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 40 | James E. Garrett | 19 | Son | Clerk | Virginia |
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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)