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James Henson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Lawrence-County, Tennessee
Our Model Tree links this James Henson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lawrence-County, Tennessee (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1928), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1928
Male
Son
Born: Tennessee
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lawrence-County, Tennessee |
| Surname | Henson |
| Given Name | James R |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lawrence |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lawrence |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Tennessee |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
| Township / Ward | 14 Civil District |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1928 |
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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velma Henson | Spouse | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| James Henson | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Joyce Henson | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Willa Henson | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Dontha Henson | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Reba Henson | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| William Henson | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Harlan Henson | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Arnold Henson | Son | — | ~1940 | |
| Clarence Henson | Head | — | 32 | ~1908 |
Census Appearances
1930
Lawrence, Tennessee
Son, age 2
Lawrence, Tennessee · implied b. ~1928 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Henson |
| Given Name | James R |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1940
Lawrence-County, Tennessee
Son, age 12
Lawrence-County, Tennessee · implied b. ~1928 — 10 household members
| Surname | Henson |
| Given Name | James R |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lawrence |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lawrence |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Tennessee |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
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 Henson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Henson
Son · 1940 · age 12 · b. ~1928 · Tennessee
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Sibling
Arnold Henson
Sibling · 1940 · age
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Harlan Henson
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Reba Henson
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
William Henson
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Willa Henson
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Dontha Henson
Sibling · 1940 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Joyce Henson
Sibling · 1940 · age 4
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
1940 US Federal Census — Lawrence-County, Tennessee
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1940 US Federal Census — Lawrence-County, Tennessee
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03912-00759)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | John D Sherpton | 73 | Father | — | Alabama |
| 42 | Tom Guthrie | 65 | Head | Farmer | Tennessee |
| 43 | Hettie Guthrie | 62 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 44 | Sam Guthrie | 33 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 45 | Clint Guthrie | 26 | Son | Labor | Tennessee |
| 46 | Mertie N Guthrie | 17 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 47 | Pearl C Guthrie | 11 | Granddaughter | — | Tennessee |
| 48 | William S Guthrie | 8 | Grandson | — | Tennessee |
| 49 | Clarence E Henson | 32 | Head | Labor | Tennessee |
| 50 | Velma L Henson | 29 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 51 | James R Henson THIS PERSON | 12 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 52 | Reba G Henson | 10 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 53 | William L Henson | 8 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 54 | Willa Dean Henson | 7 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 55 | Harlan E Henson | 5 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 56 | Joyce M Henson | 4 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 57 | Dontha J Henson | 2 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 58 | Arnold E Henson | 0 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 59 | George W Taylor | 58 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 60 | Sarah B Taylor | 53 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 61 | Walter Taylor | 21 | Son | Farmer | Alabama |
| 62 | Alden R Taylor | 17 | Son | Labor | Alabama |
| 63 | Icy-Bell Taylor | 15 | Daughter | Labor | Alabama |
| 64 | Arthur G Taylor | 12 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 65 | Charles Mcpherson | 68 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 66 | Beatrice Mcpherson | 60 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 67 | Glennie Mcpherson | 28 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 68 | Mildred E Crane | 14 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 69 | Octavia J Crane | 14 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 70 | Rose M Crane | 11 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 71 | Ethel G Crane | 2 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 72 | Ira Harden | 32 | Boarder | Farmer Labor | Tennessee |
| 73 | Guy S Mulen | 49 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 74 | Estilla S Mulen | 41 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 75 | Donald G Mulen | 21 | Son | Labor | Tennessee |
| 76 | Lois D Mulen | 10 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 77 | Leora M Mulen | 10 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 78 | Irene G Mulen | 7 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 79 | Pearl Baldwin | 52 | Mother-in-law | — | Tennessee |
| 80 | Fred B Mccrary | 26 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
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)