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James Henderson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Leflore-County, Mississippi
Our Model Tree links this James Henderson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Leflore-County, Mississippi (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1875), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 65
b. ~1875
Male
Head
Born: Mississippi
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Leflore-County, Mississippi |
| Surname | Henderson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Greenwood City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Leflore |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Clergyman |
| Industry | Church |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
| Occupation | Clergyman |
| Township / Ward | Greenwood 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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Henderson | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| W Mayes | Other | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| James Henderson | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Grenner Henderson | Spouse | — | 62 | ~1878 |
Census Appearances
1920
Leflore, Mississippi
Head, age 45
Leflore, Mississippi · implied b. ~1875 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Henderson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
1930
Leflore, Mississippi
Head, age 55
Leflore, Mississippi · implied b. ~1875 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Henderson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Minister |
| Industry | Church |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 1500 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
1940
Leflore-County, Mississippi
Head, age 65
Leflore-County, Mississippi · implied b. ~1875 — 4 household members
| Surname | Henderson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Greenwood City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Leflore |
| Occupation | Clergyman |
| Industry | Church |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
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Our Model Tree links James Henderson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Henderson
Head · 1940 · age 65 · b. ~1875 · Mississippi
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Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
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1940 US Federal Census — Leflore-County, Mississippi
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1940 US Federal Census — Leflore-County, Mississippi
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02043-00696)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorothy Stewart | 20 | Head | — | Mississippi |
| 2 | Ruby Stewart | 22 | Sister | — | Mississippi |
| 3 | Jessie Jones | 40 | Head | Truck Driver | Mississippi |
| 4 | Evelyn C. Jones | 31 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 5 | Mary H. Wilson | 65 | Head | — | Mississippi |
| 6 | Robert Mcneace | 47 | Head | Clergyman | Mississippi |
| 7 | Ernestine Mcneace | 35 | Wife | Teacher | Mississippi |
| 8 | Nellie Kale | 25 | Lodger | — | Mississippi |
| 9 | Nora Key | 28 | Lodger | Teacher | Louisiana |
| 10 | Richard Reas | 65 | Head | Caretaker | Mississippi |
| 11 | Lena Reas | 54 | Wife | Servant | Mississippi |
| 12 | Lily Mae Reas | 21 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 13 | Selwynne Reas | 3 | Granddaughter | — | Mississippi |
| 14 | Lily Mae Blumenberg | 17 | Lodger | — | Mississippi |
| 15 | Fred Hudson | 10 | Lodger | — | Mississippi |
| 16 | Samuel Riley | 33 | Head | Automobile Mechanic | Mississippi |
| 17 | Leah B. Riley | 27 | Wife | Cook & Servant | Mississippi |
| 18 | Willie Riley | 8 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 19 | Ellen H. Hudson | 64 | Head | Painter | Mississippi |
| 20 | Rosa E. Hudson | 49 | Wife | Hair Dresser | Mississippi |
| 21 | Iona Warnsley | 82 | Mother | — | Mississippi |
| 22 | Ruth R. Farmer | 27 | Head | Seamstress | Arkansas |
| 23 | Charles Thornton | 35 | Head | Clergyman | Mississippi |
| 24 | Theodosia Thornton | 32 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 25 | Tillman Bell | 54 | Head | Porter | Mississippi |
| 26 | Blanchie Bell | 40 | Wife | Ironer | Mississippi |
| 27 | Leola Mccain | 28 | Head | Laundress | Mississippi |
| 28 | Charles R. Mccain | 6 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 29 | Mary Harris | 42 | Lodger | Servant | Mississippi |
| 30 | Lieutenant J. Lewis | 34 | Head | Cake Striper | Mississippi |
| 31 | Gertrude Lewis | 27 | Wife | Teacher | Mississippi |
| 32 | Elijah Lewis | 23 | Brother | Laborer | Mississippi |
| 33 | James Henderson THIS PERSON | 65 | Head | Clergyman | Mississippi |
| 34 | Grenner Henderson | 62 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 35 | James Jr. Henderson | 24 | Son | Turkey Picker | Mississippi |
| 36 | W. L. Mayes | 24 | Lodger | — | Mississippi |
| 37 | Eddie P. Jackson | 40 | Head | Automobile Mechanic | Mississippi |
| 38 | Lillie M. Jackson | 34 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 39 | Edward Jackson | 11 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 40 | George Jackson | 10 | Son | — | Mississippi |
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)