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James Marshall — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Pulaski-County, Arkansas
Our Model Tree links this James Marshall across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Pulaski-County, Arkansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents John & Sophronia — first a son (b.~1921), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 19
b. ~1921
Male
Son
Born: Arkansas
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Pulaski-County, Arkansas |
| Surname | Marshall |
| Given Name | James L |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Little Rock city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pulaski |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 13 |
| Income (1939) | 8 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
| Township / Ward | Little Rock City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1921 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnnie Marshall | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Lottie Marshall | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| John Marshall | Head | — | 64 | ~1876 |
| James Marshall | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Sophronia Marshall | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
Census Appearances
1920
Pulaski, Arkansas
Son, age
Pulaski, Arkansas · implied b. ~1920 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Marshall |
| Given Name | James L. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Father's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
1930
Pulaski, Arkansas
Son, age 10
Pulaski, Arkansas · implied b. ~1920 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Marshall |
| Given Name | James L. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Father's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
1940
Pulaski-County, Arkansas
Son, age 19
Pulaski-County, Arkansas · implied b. ~1921 — 5 household members
| Surname | Marshall |
| Given Name | James L |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Little Rock city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pulaski |
| Hours Worked | 13 |
| Income (1939) | 8 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
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 Marshall across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father John Marshall (~0.92 confidence) and mother Sophronia Marshall (~0.92 confidence) and mother Irene Marshall (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
John Marshall
b. ~1878
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Sophronia Marshall
b. ~1889
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Irene Marshall
b. ~1890
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
James Marshall
Son · 1940 · age 19 · b. ~1921 · Arkansas
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Sibling
Johnnie Marshall
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lottie Marshall
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
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 — Pulaski-County, Arkansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Pulaski-County, Arkansas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00167-01019)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maud Skirten | 42 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 2 | Andreis Pappas | 49 | Lodger | Cook | Greece |
| 3 | Jake Parks | 47 | Head | Roofer | Arkansas |
| 4 | Candis Parks | 26 | Wife | Maid | Arkansas |
| 5 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 6 | James A Taylor | 49 | Head | Truck Driver | Louisiana |
| 7 | Mary D Taylor | 49 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 8 | Charlie Dokes | 18 | Son | Common Labor | Arkansas |
| 9 | Hosea Taylor | 35 | Nephew | Share-Crop Farmer | Louisiana |
| 10 | Lillie Taylor | 37 | Wife | Share-Crop Farmer | Alabama |
| 11 | Anchor Handy | 67 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 12 | Jake Akins | 29 | Head | Yard Salesman | Arkansas |
| 13 | Corine Akins | 28 | Wife | Laundress | Arkansas |
| 14 | John L Marshall | 64 | Head | — | Arkansas |
| 15 | Sophronia Marshall | 51 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 16 | James L Marshall THIS PERSON | 19 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 17 | Lottie Marshall | 16 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 18 | Johnnie R Marshall | 15 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 19 | James Frazier | 38 | Head | Common Labor | Arkansas |
| 20 | Bernice Frazier | 33 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 21 | James Jr Frazier | 13 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 22 | Enos C Frazier | 11 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 23 | Alfonso C Scott | 26 | Brother-in-law | 29 | Mississippi |
| 24 | Ernestine Barnes | 30 | Sister-in-law | Maid | Mississippi |
| 25 | Shelley Johnson | 52 | Head | Boiler Fireman | Mississippi |
| 26 | Beatrice Johnson | 32 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 27 | Edward L Johnson | 13 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 28 | Earseal Johnson | 5 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 29 | Robert Johnson | 2 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 30 | Edna Fields | 55 | Mother-in-law | — | Louisiana |
| 31 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 32 | Hill King | 50 | Head | Locomotive Fire Builder | Arkansas |
| 33 | Allie King | 55 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 34 | Thomas Rodgers | 64 | Brother-in-law | — | Alabama |
| 35 | Ada Rodgers | 48 | Sister-in-law | 28 | Texas |
| 36 | Booker T Adams | 31 | Head | Waiter | Arkansas |
| 37 | Julia M Adams | 30 | Wife | Primary Teacher | Arkansas |
| 38 | Booker T Jr Adams | 6 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 39 | Hillson Jackson | 14 | Nephew | — | Arkansas |
| 40 | Emma Hubbard | 72 | Head | — | Arkansas |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
James + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)