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James Barnes — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Warren-County, Tennessee
Our Model Tree links this James Barnes across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Warren-County, Tennessee (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1888), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Female
Spouse
Born: Tennessee
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Warren-County, Tennessee |
| Surname | Barnes |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seventh District no. 1 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Warren |
| Additional Details | |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
| Township / Ward | Seventh District No 1 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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 James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thelma Barnes | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| John Barnes | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| J Barnes | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| James Barnes | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Warren, Tennessee
Spouse, age 33
Warren, Tennessee · implied b. ~1887 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Barnes |
| Given Name | Jamie L. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1930
Warren, Tennessee
Spouse, age 41
Warren, Tennessee · implied b. ~1889 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Barnes |
| Given Name | Janice |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1940
Warren-County, Tennessee
Spouse, age 52
Warren-County, Tennessee · implied b. ~1888 — 4 household members
| Surname | Barnes |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seventh District no. 1 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Warren |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
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Our Model Tree links James Barnes across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Barnes
Spouse · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · Tennessee
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1940 US Federal Census — Warren-County, Tennessee
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1940 US Federal Census — Warren-County, Tennessee
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03943-00328)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luethel Smartt | 21 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 2 | Leonard Smartt | 15 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 3 | Robert Hobbs | 52 | Head | Farmer | Tennessee |
| 4 | Maude B. Hobbs | 45 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 5 | Alva Nunley | 14 | Hired hand | — | Tennessee |
| 6 | John Barnes | 53 | Head | 60 | Tennessee |
| 7 | James Barnes THIS PERSON | 52 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 8 | Thelma S. Barnes | 19 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 9 | J. B. Barnes | 15 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 10 | Minnie S. Waggoner | 46 | Head | Farm Operator | Tennessee |
| 11 | Landon Waggoner | 16 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 12 | Eugene Waggoner | 13 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 13 | Wheeler Waggoner | 8 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 14 | Jas. Harvey Malling | 57 | Brother | H.P.A. Laborer | Tennessee |
| 15 | Laura Malling | 51 | Sister | — | Tennessee |
| 16 | Art Panter | 46 | Head | Farmer | Tennessee |
| 17 | Alma Panter | 40 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 18 | Sarah Frances Panter | 15 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 19 | Louisia Panter | 10 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 20 | Billy Panter | 3 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 21 | Sarah Jane Panter | 81 | Mother | — | Tennessee |
| 22 | Ivory Ray | 27 | Head | Asst Carpenter | Tennessee |
| 23 | Mary Ellen Ray | 23 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 24 | Velma Ruth Ray | 2 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 25 | Fred Ray | 25 | Head | Farm Laborer | Tennessee |
| 26 | Leola Ray | 25 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 27 | Jackie Ray | 1 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 28 | Cordie Ray | 12 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 29 | Bruce Ray | 36 | Uncle | Farm Laborer | Tennessee |
| 30 | Lucy Barnes | 79 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 31 | Marcus Barnes | 40 | Son | Timber Cutter | Tennessee |
| 32 | George Milstead | 23 | Head | Farmer | Tennessee |
| 33 | Edith Milstead | 22 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 34 | Gary Milstead | 1 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 35 | George Pearson | 70 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 36 | Nancy Pearson | 70 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 37 | Callie Pearson | 39 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 38 | Enoch R. Mooblee | 66 | Head | Farmer | Tennessee |
| 39 | Jackson Mooblee | 38 | Son | Farm Helper | Tennessee |
| 40 | Diamond Mooblee | 40 | Head | Farmer | Tennessee |
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)