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James Chapman — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this James Chapman across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1874), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 66
b. ~1874
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Chapman |
| Given Name | James M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mount Erie Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Mount Erie Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1874 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Chapman | Head | — | 66 | ~1874 |
| Doris Chapman | Other | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| George Chapman | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Mattie Chapman | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
Census Appearances
1910
Wayne, Illinois
Head, age 34
Wayne, Illinois · implied b. ~1876 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Chapman |
| Given Name | James W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Years Married | 3 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Occupation | Farming |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1920
Wayne, Illinois
Head, age 45
Wayne, Illinois · implied b. ~1875 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Chapman |
| Given Name | James W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Wayne, Illinois
Head, age 56
Wayne, Illinois · implied b. ~1874 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Chapman |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 32 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Class of Worker | VVVV |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Wayne-County, Illinois
Head, age 66
Wayne-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1874 — 4 household members
| Surname | Chapman |
| Given Name | James M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mount Erie Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links James Chapman across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Chapman
Head · 1940 · age 66 · b. ~1874 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Wayne-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Wayne-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00903-00538)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward R. Griffin | 11 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 2 | Ralph L. Griffin | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 3 | Russel E. Griffin | 5 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 4 | Edna H. Griffin | 3 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 5 | George F. Dye | 74 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 6 | Lillie E. Dye | 67 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 7 | Jarrett A. Fraine | 69 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 8 | Theresa B. Fraine | 65 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 9 | Robert B. Fraine | 29 | Head | Mechanic | Illinois |
| 10 | Nellie E. Fraine | 31 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 11 | Billie J. Wheat | 10 | Nephew | — | Illinois |
| 12 | Lyell E. Seniff | 52 | Head | Stock Raiser Farmer | Illinois |
| 13 | Lorene Y. Seniff | 44 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 14 | Henry C. Madding | 39 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 15 | Veda L. Madding | 39 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 16 | Conrad N. Madding | 8 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 17 | Lola B. Madding | 7 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 18 | James M. Chapman THIS PERSON | 66 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 19 | Mattie M. Chapman | 60 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 20 | George H. Chapman | 24 | Son | Farmer | Illinois |
| 21 | Doris E. Chapman | 17 | Daughter-in-law | — | Illinois |
| 22 | Thomas S. Bunting | 72 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 23 | Anna H. Bunting | 73 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 24 | James H. Bunting | 36 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 25 | Lydia E. Bunting | 30 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 26 | James D. Bunting | 6 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 27 | Mary J. Bunting | 0 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 28 | Noah Denny | 39 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 29 | Eliza Denny | 46 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 30 | Clifton Denny | 31 | Head | Mechanic | Illinois |
| 31 | Zilpha Denny | 23 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 32 | Irvin Yoke | 44 | Head | Stock Raiser Farmer | Illinois |
| 33 | Georgia Yoke | 40 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 34 | Ralph S. Yoke | 19 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 35 | Mary E. Yoke | 14 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 36 | Byron J. Dauby | 45 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 37 | Martha E. Dauby | 82 | Mother | — | Illinois |
| 38 | Fred C. Yerkolb | 61 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 39 | Anna C. Yerkolb | 49 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 40 | Thelma C. Yerkolb | 26 | Daughter | Housekeeper | Missouri |
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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)