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James Gardner — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Scott-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this James Gardner across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Scott-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1898), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 42
b. ~1898
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Scott-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Gardner |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Finley Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Scott |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Factory Laborer |
| Industry | Canning Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 988 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Factory Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Finley Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1898 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thelma Gardner | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Ruby Gardner | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| James Gardner | Head | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| James Gardner | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Dora Gardner | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
Census Appearances
1920
Scott, Indiana
Head, age 23
Scott, Indiana · implied b. ~1897 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gardner |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Scott, Indiana
Head, age 34
Scott, Indiana · implied b. ~1896 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gardner |
| Given Name | James H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 18 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | O |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Scott-County, Indiana
Head, age 42
Scott-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1898 — 5 household members
| Surname | Gardner |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Finley Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Scott |
| Occupation | Factory Laborer |
| Industry | Canning Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 988 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links James Gardner across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Gardner
Head · 1940 · age 42 · b. ~1898 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Scott-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Scott-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01094-00013)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Hubert Jr. Mullins | 2 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 42 | Betty Jane Mullins | 0 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 43 | Scott Hancock | 67 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 44 | Elsie Rahm | 22 | Housekeeper | House Keeper | Kentucky |
| 45 | Clifford Rahm | 3 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 46 | Myrtle Rahm | 1 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 47 | Buford Mcintosh | 18 | Hired hand | Farm Laborer | Kentucky |
| 48 | James H. Gardner THIS PERSON | 42 | Head | Factory Laborer | Indiana |
| 49 | Dora J. Gardner | 42 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 50 | Thelma J. Gardner | 22 | Daughter | Canning Factory | Indiana |
| 51 | James H. Jr. Gardner | 18 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 52 | Ruby M. Gardner | 7 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 53 | Harry A. Dechamps | 46 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 54 | Olive Dechamps | 45 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 55 | Stanley G. Tipler | 39 | Head | Preaching | Indiana |
| 56 | Lilia P. Tipler | 37 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 57 | L. Bernice Tipler | 18 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 58 | L. Samuel C. Tipler | 15 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 59 | Herald E. Tipler | 1 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 60 | Charles R. Laring | 62 | Head | Retired Farmer | Indiana |
| 61 | Mary E. Laring | 55 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 62 | James D. Laring | 32 | Son | Laborer | Indiana |
| 63 | Mary Z. Hobbs | 78 | Mother-in-law | — | Indiana |
| 64 | John J. Hamling | 48 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 65 | Alta M. Hamling | 43 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 66 | Judson E. Hamling | 23 | Son | Laborer | Indiana |
| 67 | Walter L. Jr. Hamling | 19 | Son | Laborer | Indiana |
| 68 | Catherine Hamling | 17 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 69 | Robert L. Hamling | 9 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 70 | David A. Adkins | 67 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 71 | George C. Adkins | 45 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 72 | Minnie L. Adkins | 42 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 73 | Mary E. Adkins | 18 | Daughter | In School | Indiana |
| 74 | Betty June Adkins | 16 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 75 | Mace O. Adkins | 11 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 76 | Inez M. Adkins | 13 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 77 | Delmer L. Adkins | 10 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 78 | Ziff W. Gardner | 42 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 79 | Mary A. Gardner | 45 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 80 | George W. Gardner | 16 | Son | Farm Laborer | Indiana |
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)