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James Holmes — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Barnstable-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this James Holmes across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Barnstable-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1927), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 13
b. ~1927
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Barnstable-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Holmes |
| Given Name | James J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Provincetown (Town) |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Barnstable |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | S 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Township / Ward | Provincetown Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1927 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Holmes | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Clara Holmes | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Mary Holmes | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Marguerite Holmes | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Loretta Holmes | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Gabriel Holmes | Head | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| James Holmes | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Gabriel Holmes | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Alice Holmes | Spouse | — | 35 | ~1905 |
Census Appearances
1930
Barnstable, Massachusetts
Son, age 3
Barnstable, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1927 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Holmes |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Barnstable-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 13
Barnstable-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1927 — 9 household members
| Surname | Holmes |
| Given Name | James J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Provincetown (Town) |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Barnstable |
| Highest Grade | S 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 Holmes across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Holmes
Son · 1940 · age 13 · b. ~1927 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Ruth Holmes
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clara Holmes
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Marguerite Holmes
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Holmes
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Loretta Holmes
Sibling · 1940 · age 3
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Gabriel Holmes
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
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 — Barnstable-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Barnstable-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01566-00158)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph A. Steele | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Richard F. Steele | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Mary A. Steele | 7 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Ellen M. Steele | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Clotilda D. Steele | 0 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Dora C. Watson | 47 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Lewis A. Watson | 17 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Freeman S. Watson | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Martha P. Watson | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | John T. Holway | 59 | Head | Fireman | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Bessie Holway | 48 | Sister | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Anthony Holway | 17 | Nephew | — | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Philomena Holway | 15 | Niece | — | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Ernest Holway | 12 | Nephew | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Cora M. Holway | 7 | Niece | — | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Manuel F. Morris | 72 | Head | — | Portugal |
| 17 | Mary Morris | 64 | Wife | — | Portugal |
| 18 | Maurice Corley | 22 | Grandson | Carpenter'S Helper | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Mary Silva | 75 | Head | — | Azores |
| 20 | Alexander Rilla Silva | 43 | Daughter | House Keeper | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Gabriel Holmes | 35 | Head | Sexton | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Alice Holmes | 35 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 23 | James J. Holmes THIS PERSON | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Marguerite N. Holmes | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Mary E. Holmes | 11 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Ruth J. Holmes | 7 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Gabriel Jr. Holmes | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Clara E. Holmes | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Loretta A. Holmes | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | William C. Mckinney | 38 | Head | Mechanic | Arkansas |
| 31 | Mary Mckinney | 39 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Theline Mckinney | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Joan Mckinney | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 34 | John Rev. Silva | 46 | Head | Priest | Massachusetts |
| 35 | John Rev. Murphy | 26 | Assistant | Curate | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Lillian Gracie | 46 | Housekeeper | House Keeper | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Manoel M. Silva | 38 | Head | Lobster Fisherman | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Carrie Silva | 36 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Albert M. Silva | 16 | Son | Father'S Helper | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Joseph Santos | 28 | Brother-in-law | Fisherman | Massachusetts |
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)