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James Gleason — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Will-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this James Gleason across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Will-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 62
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Will-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Gleason |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lockport City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Will |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Paper Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1928 |
| Highest Grade | 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Township / Ward | Lockport City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett Gleason | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Elinor Gleason | Daughter | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| James Gleason | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Helen Gleason | Spouse | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Catherine Gleason | Daughter | — | 38 | ~1902 |
Census Appearances
1910
Will, Illinois
Head, age 32
Will, Illinois · implied b. ~1878 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gleason |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Years Married | 3 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Machine Co. |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1920
Will, Illinois
Head, age 42
Will, Illinois · implied b. ~1878 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gleason |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Will, Illinois
Head, age 52
Will, Illinois · implied b. ~1878 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gleason |
| Given Name | James E |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Mother's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Wall paper mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 10,000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Will-County, Illinois
Head, age 62
Will-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1878 — 5 household members
| Surname | Gleason |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lockport City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Will |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Paper Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1928 |
| Highest Grade | 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links James Gleason across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Gleason
Head · 1940 · age 62 · b. ~1878 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Will-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Will-County, Illinois
Page Contents
38 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00909-00350)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorothy Bentley | 20 | Daughter | Typist | Illinois |
| 2 | Charles Brown | 57 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 3 | Minnie Brown | 57 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 4 | Charles Brown | 25 | Son | Brakeman | Illinois |
| 5 | William Brown | 21 | Son | New Worker | Illinois |
| 6 | Betty Jane Brown | 21 | Daughter | Typist | Illinois |
| 7 | Donald Brown | 18 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 8 | Frank Campbell | 53 | Head | Switchman | Illinois |
| 9 | Emma Campbell | 54 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 10 | Ruth Miller | 30 | Daughter | Cook | Illinois |
| 11 | Lucille Plum | 26 | Daughter | Waitress | Illinois |
| 12 | Fred Miller | 39 | Son-in-law | Laborer | Illinois |
| 13 | George Plazony | 43 | Head | Roadman | Wisconsin |
| 14 | Richard Plazony | 8 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 15 | Marcella Plazony | 5 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 16 | Ruth Ward | 32 | Helper | Housekeeper | Illinois |
| 17 | Ira Coom | 40 | Head | Electrical Engineer | Illinois |
| 18 | Josephine Coom | 42 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 19 | Ira J. Jr. Coom | 19 | Son | New Worker | Illinois |
| 20 | John Coom | 16 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 21 | Arthur Coom | 15 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 22 | Arthur Coom | 66 | Head | Paper Hanger | Illinois |
| 23 | Minnie Coom | 62 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 24 | Conrad Miller | 28 | Head | Guard | Illinois |
| 25 | Alice Miller | 25 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 26 | Jean Miller | 2 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 27 | Phyllis Miller | 0 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 28 | Charles Wilson | 39 | Head | Electrician | Illinois |
| 29 | Hazel Wilson | 30 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 30 | Virginia Wilson | 19 | Daughter | Saleswoman | Illinois |
| 31 | William Wilson | 16 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 32 | Paul Wilson | 11 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 33 | Maude M. Wilson | 54 | Mother | — | Illinois |
| 34 | James Gleason THIS PERSON | 62 | Head | Machinist | Illinois |
| 35 | Helen Gleason | 62 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 36 | Catherine Gleason | 38 | Daughter | Teacher | Illinois |
| 37 | Elinor Gleason | 29 | Daughter | Teacher | Illinois |
| 38 | Emmett Gleason | 25 | Son | Roller | Illinois |
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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)