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James Lindsey — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Jefferson, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this James Lindsey across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 42
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Jefferson, Kentucky |
| Surname | Lindsey |
| Given Name | James S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Nightwatchman |
| Industry | City |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 15 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Nightwatchman |
| Township / Ward | Louisville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nettie Lindsey | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1923 |
| Bethel Lindsey | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1920 |
| Berthel Lindsey | Son | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| Clemon Lindsey | Son | — | 6 | ~1924 |
| Verna Lindsey | Other | — | 38 | ~1892 |
| Ruby Lindsey | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1916 |
| James Lindsey | Head | — | 42 | ~1888 |
| James Lindsey | Son | — | 19 | ~1911 |
Census Appearances
1930
Jefferson, Kentucky
Head, age 42
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1888 — 8 household members
| Surname | Lindsey |
| Given Name | James S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Nightwatchman |
| Industry | City |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 15 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Head, age 51
Jefferson-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1889 — 4 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lindsay |
| Given Name | James S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Louisville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Occupation | Watchman |
| Industry | Gas & Elec Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 26 |
| Income (1939) | 540 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links James Lindsey across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Lindsey
Head · 1930 · age 42 · b. ~1888 · Kentucky
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1930 US Federal Census — Jefferson, Kentucky
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1930 US Federal Census — Jefferson, Kentucky
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:kentuckycensus00reel760:0495)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Sidney C. Cavanaugh | 37 | Head | Lawyer | Kentucky |
| 52 | Lula A. Cavanaugh | 31 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 53 | Sidney C. Cavanaugh | 11 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 54 | Catherine M. Cavanaugh | 23 | Sister | — | Kentucky |
| 55 | Vincent J. Kleiner | 35 | Head | Brass Finisher | Kentucky |
| 56 | Jessie B. Kleiner | 30 | Wife-H | Collector | Kentucky |
| 57 | Dorothy M. Kleiner | 11 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 58 | Vincent J. Kleiner | 8 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 59 | Mary J. Kleiner | 5 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 60 | Harry R. Kleiner | 2 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 61 | Susie A. Kleiner | 0 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 62 | Joe A. Nevitt | 35 | Head | Painter | Kentucky |
| 63 | Artie T. Nevitt | 29 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 64 | Amelia B. Nevitt | 3 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 65 | Joseph Q. Nevitt | 1 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 66 | Jacob B. Hawes | 78 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 67 | Myrtle C. Hawes | 72 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 68 | Louis P. Hawes | 41 | Son | Decorator | Kentucky |
| 69 | Frank J. Rusiger | 38 | Head | Moulder | Kentucky |
| 70 | Georgia A. Rusiger | 27 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 71 | Edward L. Rusiger | 8 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 72 | Frank J. Rusiger | 6 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 73 | Charles H. Rusiger | 3 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 74 | Herbert L. Rusiger | 1 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 75 | Jessie E. Kendall | 21 | Sister-in-law | — | Kentucky |
| 76 | Peter E. Osborne | 31 | Head | General Manager | Kentucky |
| 77 | Iona C. Osborne | 32 | Wife-H | — | Indiana |
| 78 | James E. Osborne | 2 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 79 | Lucille G. Osborne | 1 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 80 | Earnest L. Farris | 50 | Head | Elevator Operator | Tennessee |
| 81 | Bessie M. Farris | 42 | Wife-H | — | Indiana |
| 82 | James L. Farris | 22 | Son | Baker | Missouri |
| 83 | Robert J. Farris | 19 | Son | Elevator Operator | Kentucky |
| 84 | Marguerite L. Farris | 17 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 85 | Mary C. Farris | 12 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 86 | Louise Farris | 8 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 87 | Verna J. Farris | 5 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 88 | Charles L. Farris | 3 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 89 | Carl W. Farris | 1 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 90 | Frederick Lay | 58 | Head | Painter | Kentucky |
| 91 | Nellie L. Lay | 55 | Wife-H | — | England |
| 92 | Rawlinson B. Lay | 27 | Son | Painter | Kentucky |
| 93 | James S. Lindsey THIS PERSON | 42 | Head | Nightwatchman | Kentucky |
| 94 | Verna M. Lindsey | 38 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 95 | James V. Lindsey | 19 | Son | Fly Boy | Kentucky |
| 96 | Berthel L. Lindsey | 16 | Son | Truck Helper | Kentucky |
| 97 | Ruby A. Lindsey | 14 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 98 | Bethel Lindsey | 10 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 99 | Nettie Lindsey | 7 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 100 | Clemon Lindsey | 6 | Son | — | Kentucky |
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)