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James Montgomery — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Marion, South Carolina
Our Model Tree links this James Montgomery across the 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Marion, South Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1847), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 83
b. ~1847
Male
Head
Born: South Carolina
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Marion, South Carolina |
| Surname | Montgomery |
| Given Name | James W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 83 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 17000 |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Marion Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1847 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Montgomery | Daughter | — | 50 | ~1880 |
| James Montgomery | Head | — | 83 | ~1847 |
| Calvin Montgomery | Son | — | 46 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1910
Marion, South …
Head, age 61
Marion, South Carolina · implied b. ~1849 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Montgomery |
| Given Name | James D |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | Treasurer |
| Industry | County Office |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1920
Marion, South …
Head, age 72
Marion, South Carolina · implied b. ~1848 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Montgomery |
| Given Name | James D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Class of Worker | Em |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1930
Marion, South …
Head, age 83
Marion, South Carolina · implied b. ~1847 — 3 household members
| Surname | Montgomery |
| Given Name | James W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 83 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 17000 |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
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Our Model Tree links James Montgomery across 3 US Census years (1910, 1920 and 1930) in Marion, South Carolina, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Montgomery
Head · 1930 · age 83 · b. ~1847 · South Carolina
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1930 US Federal Census — Marion, South Carolina
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1930 US Federal Census — Marion, South Carolina
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus2206unit:0147)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Loney B. Boatright | 51 | Head | Estimator | South Carolina |
| 52 | Annie Boatright | 51 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 53 | Harris Boatright | 23 | Son | Salesman | South Carolina |
| 54 | Vera Boatright | 20 | Daughter | Clerk | South Carolina |
| 55 | Hall Boatright | 18 | Son | Service Man | South Carolina |
| 56 | Hazel Boatright | 18 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 57 | James M. Mclondon | 56 | Head | — | South Carolina |
| 58 | Margaret E. Mclondon | 55 | H | Health Officer | South Carolina |
| 59 | Jessie C. Mclondon | 23 | Son | Operator | South Carolina |
| 60 | Malcolm J. Mclondon | 20 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 61 | Boyd Mclondon | 19 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 62 | Morris Mclondon | 17 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 63 | James C. Winstead | 58 | Head | Engineer | North Carolina |
| 64 | Della Winstead | 58 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 65 | William E. Edenby | 53 | Head | Teacher | South Carolina |
| 66 | Corly Edenby | 60 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 67 | Joseph A. Edenby | 19 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 68 | Xenia Edenby | 14 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 69 | Mahala Cannon | 7 | Grandchild | — | South Carolina |
| 70 | James W. Montgomery THIS PERSON | 83 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 71 | Alma C. Montgomery | 50 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 72 | Calvin W. Montgomery | 46 | Son | Supervisor | South Carolina |
| 73 | Leroy Allen | 42 | Head | Clerk | South Carolina |
| 74 | Flora A. Allen | 8 | Daughter | — | Florida |
| 75 | Peter Stokes | 57 | Head | Minister | South Carolina |
| 76 | Lavinia H. Stokes | 53 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 77 | Peter Jr. Stokes | 29 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 78 | Elizabeth Stokes | 21 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 79 | Thomas G. Johnson | 52 | Head | Civil Engineer | South Carolina |
| 80 | Helen B. Johnson | 51 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 81 | Louise Kinlock | 80 | Head | Laundress | South Carolina |
| 82 | Virginia Green | 23 | Granddaughter | Cook | South Carolina |
| 83 | Hanes Gurley | 57 | Head | Gardener | South Carolina |
| 84 | Emelia Gurley | 53 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 85 | Hanes Jr. Gurley | 27 | Son | Porter | South Carolina |
| 86 | Cherrie Gurley | 23 | Daughter | Chambermaid | South Carolina |
| 87 | Maud E. Gurley | 6 | Grandchild | — | South Carolina |
| 88 | Mary Gurley | 4 | Grandchild | — | South Carolina |
| 89 | Stella G. Eastman | 48 | Head | Manager | North Carolina |
| 90 | Selma Lowry | 25 | Head | Seamstress | South Carolina |
| 91 | Harriett Lowry | 6 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 92 | Celia Moses | 70 | Head | Washing & Ironing | South Carolina |
| 93 | Emley Wilkins | 45 | Daughter | Washing & Ironing | South Carolina |
| 94 | Elie Wilkins | 9 | Grandchild | — | South Carolina |
| 95 | Monroe Wilkins | 6 | Grandchild | — | South Carolina |
| 96 | William G. Smith | 75 | Roomer | Preacher | North Carolina |
| 97 | Moses Alford | 35 | Head | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 98 | Sarah Alford | 29 | Wife | Washing | South Carolina |
| 99 | Flossie Alford | 9 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 100 | Moses Jr. Alford | 7 | Son | — | South Carolina |
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)