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James Pierce — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Washington, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this James Pierce across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1921), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 9
b. ~1921
Male
Son
Born: Rhode Island
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Washington, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Pierce |
| Given Name | James E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 9 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
| Township / Ward | Town Of Charlestown |
| 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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Pierce | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1922 |
| Arthur Pierce | Head | — | 32 | ~1898 |
| James Pierce | Son | — | 9 | ~1921 |
| Earl Pierce | Son | — | 4 | ~1926 |
| Fred Pierce | Son | — | 11 | ~1919 |
| Arthur Pierce | Son | — | 12 | ~1918 |
| Ruth Pierce | Spouse | — | 34 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1930
Washington, Rhode …
Son, age 9
Washington, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1921 — 7 household members
| Surname | Pierce |
| Given Name | James E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 9 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1940
Washington-County, Rhode …
Son, age 19
Washington-County, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1921 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Pearce |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | South Kingstown |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Occupation | new worker |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Hours Worked | 104 |
| Highest Grade | 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
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 Pierce across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Pierce
Son · 1930 · age 9 · b. ~1921 · Rhode Island
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Sibling
Arthur Pierce
Sibling · 1930 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Earl Pierce
Sibling · 1930 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Pierce
Sibling · 1930 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Fred Pierce
Sibling · 1930 · age 11
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
1930 US Federal Census — Washington, Rhode Island
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1930 US Federal Census — Washington, Rhode Island
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus2181unit:1052)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph W. Cook | 57 | Head | Signalman | Canada English |
| 2 | Gertrude L. Cook | 50 | Wife | — | New York |
| 3 | Willard L. Cook | 17 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 4 | Pauline L. Cook | 11 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 5 | Patrick H. Kelly | 71 | Head | Mechanic | Rhode Island |
| 6 | Ezilda A. Kelly | 47 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 7 | John L. Kelly | 19 | Son | Printer | Rhode Island |
| 8 | Joseph L. Kelly | 16 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 9 | Elizabeth L. Kelly | 86 | Mother | — | Canada English |
| 10 | Annie E. Fisher | 55 | Head | — | Rhode Island |
| 11 | George E. Fisher | 14 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 12 | Wilfred C. Fisher | 12 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 13 | Deborah E. Clark | 78 | Mother | — | Rhode Island |
| 14 | Fred A. Foster | 32 | Son-in-law | Foreman | Connecticut |
| 15 | Anna L. Foster | 29 | Daughter | Warper | Rhode Island |
| 16 | Jean L. Foster | 4 | Gr. daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 17 | Leonard C. Niles | 32 | Head | Overseer | Rhode Island |
| 18 | Florence A. Niles | 32 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 19 | James P. Niles | 8 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 20 | Charlotte Niles | 7 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 21 | Charles J. Niles | 5 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 22 | Clarke E. Niles | 4 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 23 | Minnie B. Niles | 2 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 24 | Everett B. Niles | 0 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 25 | Minnie C. Stinson | 53 | Mother-in-law | Inspector | Rhode Island |
| 26 | Albert E. Musard | 37 | Head | Overseer | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Katherine E. Musard | 38 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Albert E. Musard | 12 | Son | — | Connecticut |
| 29 | William H. Musard | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Paul J. Musard | 8 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Margaret Locke | 46 | Head | Keeper | Maine |
| 32 | Stella Locke | 17 | Daughter | Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Hattie Locke | 16 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Elsie R. Locke | 14 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 35 | George E. Locke | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Clarence Locke | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Alberta L. Locke | 10 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 38 | Charles E. Locke | 8 | Son | — | Maine |
| 39 | Mary M. Locke | 5 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 40 | Edward F. Little | 47 | Boarder | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 41 | Adrian Lachappelle | 26 | Boarder | Threader | Connecticut |
| 42 | Nelson Ivery | 26 | Boarder | Laborer | Connecticut |
| 43 | Nancy Washburn | 45 | Boarder | Helper | New Hampshire |
| 44 | Arthur E. Pierce | 32 | Head | Laborer | Rhode Island |
| 45 | Ruth E. Pierce | 34 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 46 | Arthur E. Pierce | 12 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 47 | Fred J. Pierce | 11 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 48 | James E. Pierce THIS PERSON | 9 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 49 | Mary L. Pierce | 8 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 50 | Earl J. Pierce | 4 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
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)