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James Gregory — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Essex, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this James Gregory across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Essex, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1915), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 15
b. ~1915
Male
Son
Born: Florida
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Essex, New Jersey |
| Surname | Gregory |
| Given Name | James N. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Florida |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | florida |
| Township / Ward | Orange City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1915 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Gregory | Son | — | 7 | ~1923 |
| Alonzo Gregory | Son | — | 13 | ~1917 |
| Lulu Gregory | Spouse | — | 34 | ~1896 |
| Thomas Gregory | Son | — | 17 | ~1913 |
| Thomas Gregory | Head | — | 46 | ~1884 |
| Mary Gregory | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1926 |
| Bertha Gregory | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1911 |
| James Gregory | Son | — | 15 | ~1915 |
Census Appearances
1920
Essex, New …
Son, age 3
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1917 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gregory |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Florida |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Birth State | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | florida |
1930
Essex, New …
Son, age 15
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1915 — 8 household members
| Surname | Gregory |
| Given Name | James N. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Florida |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | florida |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links James Gregory across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Essex, New Jersey, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Gregory
Son · 1930 · age 15 · b. ~1915 · New Jersey
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Sibling
Alonzo Gregory
Sibling · 1930 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Albert Gregory
Sibling · 1930 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Bertha Gregory
Sibling · 1930 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Gregory
Sibling · 1930 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Thomas Gregory
Sibling · 1930 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1930 US Federal Census — Essex, New Jersey
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1930 US Federal Census — Essex, New Jersey
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:newjerseycensus00reel1343:0170)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Winifred Hithastin | 42 | Head | Letter Carrier | Virginia |
| 52 | Winifred Hithastin | 41 | Wife | None | Virginia |
| 53 | Burdett A. Hithastin | 17 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 54 | Gertrude G. Hithastin | 15 | Daughter | None | New Jersey |
| 55 | Mutter M. Hithastin | 12 | Daughter | None | New Jersey |
| 56 | Chester V. Alexander | 27 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Edward Grant | 30 | Roomer | Procession | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Clinton Agnew | 24 | Roomer | Bus Boy | South Carolina |
| 59 | Dora Davis | 29 | Roomer | Servant | Georgia |
| 60 | Earl Overton | 23 | Roomer | Bus Boy | Georgia |
| 61 | Irene Overton | 21 | Roomer | Servant | South Carolina |
| 62 | Chester P. Smith | 36 | Head | Mechanic | New Jersey |
| 63 | Hazel N. Smith | 34 | Wife | None | Virginia |
| 64 | Chester B. Smith | 13 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 65 | Harry E. Smith | 7 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 66 | Erskine S. Bell | 54 | Head | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Josie M. Bell | 44 | Wife | None | New Jersey |
| 68 | Winifred Sheehan | 23 | Daughter | Elev. Operator | New Jersey |
| 69 | George E. Sheehan | 20 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 70 | Martha Van Syal | 69 | Head | Operator | New Jersey |
| 71 | Lelia M. Van Syal | 67 | Wife | None | Virginia |
| 72 | Cardoza B. Posey | 27 | Head | Manager | Florida |
| 73 | Hillard Posey | 29 | Brother | Elev. Operator | Florida |
| 74 | Jesse C. Lawrence | 55 | Head | Dressmaking | New York |
| 75 | Alice Arrington | 27 | Daughter | Clerk | New York |
| 76 | Francis Lawrence | 22 | Brother | None | New Jersey |
| 77 | Robert Arrington | 4 | Grandson | None | New Jersey |
| 78 | Charles Lawrence | 11 | Grandson | None | New Jersey |
| 79 | Lucille Lawrence | 6 | Granddaughter | None | New Jersey |
| 80 | Thomas H. Gregory | 46 | Head | Agent | Alabama |
| 81 | Lulu M. Gregory | 34 | Wife | None | Alabama |
| 82 | Bertha M. Gregory | 19 | Daughter | Laundress | Florida |
| 83 | Thomas H. Gregory | 17 | Son | Helper In Shop | Florida |
| 84 | James N. Gregory THIS PERSON | 15 | Son | None | Florida |
| 85 | Alonzo W. Gregory | 13 | Son | None | Florida |
| 86 | Albert N. Gregory | 7 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 87 | Mary L. Gregory | 4 | Daughter | None | New Jersey |
| 88 | James A. Brown | 43 | Head | Proprietor | Pennsylvania |
| 89 | Jennie Brown | 53 | Wife | Laundress | Virginia |
| 90 | Hezekiah Hopkins | 44 | Head | Painter & Decorator | Virginia |
| 91 | Huldah Hopkins | 43 | Wife | None | South Carolina |
| 92 | Milton W. Hopkins | 13 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 93 | Hezekiah Jr. Hopkins | 12 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 94 | Wendell C. Hopkins | 10 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 95 | Silas R. Hopkins | 8 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 96 | Julian E. Hopkins | 4 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 97 | Enoch Dub Hopkins | 3 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 98 | Landon Hopkins | 1 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 99 | Anna C. Cockery | 52 | Head | Servant | Virginia |
| 100 | Thomas F. Cockery | 25 | Son | Laborer | New Jersey |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1930 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)