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James Daugherty — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Minnehaha-County, South Dakota
Our Model Tree links this James Daugherty across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Minnehaha-County, South Dakota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1875), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 65
b. ~1875
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Minnehaha-County, South Dakota |
| Surname | Daugherty |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Minnehaha |
| 1935 Residence (County) | So. Dak. |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | So. Dak. |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Township / Ward | Sioux Falls City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1875 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Daugherty | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Hannah Daugherty | Spouse | — | 61 | ~1879 |
| Monica Daugherty | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| James Daugherty | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| Agnes Daugherty | Daughter | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Sylvester Daugherty | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Joseph Daugherty | Son | — | 39 | ~1901 |
Census Appearances
1930
Minnehaha, South …
Head, age 54
Minnehaha, South Dakota · implied b. ~1876 — 8 household members
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Household
| Surname | Dougherty |
| Given Name | James J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Northern Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Northern Ireland |
| Occupation | Section Laborer |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 12.50 |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Minnehaha-County, South …
Head, age 65
Minnehaha-County, South Dakota · implied b. ~1875 — 7 household members
| Surname | Daugherty |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Minnehaha |
| 1935 Residence (County) | So. Dak. |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | So. Dak. |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links James Daugherty across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Daugherty
Head · 1940 · age 65 · b. ~1875 · South Dakota
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1940 US Federal Census — Minnehaha-County, South Dakota
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1940 US Federal Census — Minnehaha-County, South Dakota
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03864-00200)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Flynn | 64 | Head | — | Minnesota |
| 2 | Clara (X) Flynn | 52 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 3 | Agnes Flynn | 22 | Daughter | Saleslady | So. Dak. |
| 4 | Florence Flynn | 19 | Daughter | Housework | So. Dak. |
| 5 | Nellie Flynn | 18 | Daughter | Labor | So. Dak. |
| 6 | Leo Flynn | 13 | Son | — | So. Dak. |
| 7 | James Daugherty THIS PERSON | 65 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 8 | Hannah (X) Daugherty | 61 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 9 | Joseph Daugherty | 39 | Son | Painter | Illinois |
| 10 | Agnes Daugherty | 28 | Daughter | Maid | Iowa |
| 11 | Sylvester Daugherty | 26 | Son | Laborer | Iowa |
| 12 | Monica Daugherty | 23 | Daughter | — | So. Dak. |
| 13 | Veronica Daugherty | 23 | Daughter | Clerical | So. Dak. |
| 14 | J. H. Clayton | 54 | Head | Clerk Owner | Illinois |
| 15 | Wm. M. Clayton | 32 | Son | Truck Driver | Illinois |
| 16 | Gladys (X) Clayton | 27 | Wife | — | So. Dak. |
| 17 | Sheri Lu Clayton | 7 | Daughter | — | So. Dak. |
| 18 | Wm. Eugene Clayton | 4 | Son | — | So. Dak. |
| 19 | Alois Ludwig | 43 | Head | Bookkeeper | Minnesota |
| 20 | Florence (X) Ludwig | 45 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 21 | Mary L. Ludwig | 17 | Daughter | Labor | Montana |
| 22 | Barbara A. Ludwig | 11 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 23 | Rita Jo Ludwig | 4 | Daughter | — | So. Dak. |
| 24 | John Schmidt | 35 | Head | Laborer | Iowa |
| 25 | Mary (X) Schmidt | 75 | Mother | — | Germany |
| 26 | A. J. (X) Denevan | 75 | Head | — | Canada-Eng |
| 27 | Augusta Denevan | 71 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 28 | Lyle Denevan | 22 | Nephew | Laborer | So. Dak. |
| 29 | Clarence Matheson | 39 | Head | Laborer | Minnesota |
| 30 | Hattie (X) Matheson | 41 | Wife | — | So. Dak. |
| 31 | Monte (At) Matheson | 19 | Son | — | So. Dak. |
| 32 | Cleo Matheson | 17 | Daughter | — | So. Dak. |
| 33 | Andrina (X) Holleson | 67 | Head | — | Sweden |
| 34 | Bernard Breckweg | 45 | Head | Baker | So. Dak. |
| 35 | Elite Anna (X) Breckweg | 55 | Mother | — | Iowa |
| 36 | Ray Breckweg | 25 | Brother | Bart. | So. Dak. |
| 37 | Clifford Jones | 23 | Lodger | Laborer | So. Dak. |
| 38 | Leo Cleo | 25 | Lodger | Salesman | So. Dak. |
| 39 | Leo Dolan | 26 | Lodger | Laborer | So. Dak. |
| 40 | E. E. Callahan | 37 | Lodger | Laborer | So. Dak. |
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)