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James Rodgers — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Macon-County, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this James Rodgers across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Macon-County, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents William & Will — first a son (b.~1907), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 33
b. ~1907
Male
Son
Born: Alabama
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Macon-County, Alabama |
| Surname | Rodgers |
| Given Name | James R. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Beat 7 Cross Keys |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Macon |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Night Watchman |
| Industry | Retail Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 84 |
| Income (1939) | 365 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Occupation | Night Watchman |
| Township / Ward | Beat 7 Cross Keys |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1907 |
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 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eunice Rodgers | Other | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Mary Rodgers | Other | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| William Rodgers | Head | — | 83 | ~1857 |
| James Rodgers | Son | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| John Rodgers | Other | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Mary Rodgers | Other | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| George Rodgers | Son | — | 35 | ~1905 |
Census Appearances
1920
Lowndes, Alabama
Son, age 12
Lowndes, Alabama · implied b. ~1908 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Rodgers |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1930
Montgomery, Alabama
Son, age 22
Montgomery, Alabama · implied b. ~1908 — 36 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Rodgers |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | Farm Laborer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Macon-County, Alabama
Son, age 33
Macon-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1907 — 7 household members
| Surname | Rodgers |
| Given Name | James R. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Beat 7 Cross Keys |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Macon |
| Occupation | Night Watchman |
| Industry | Retail Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 84 |
| Income (1939) | 365 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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 Rodgers across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father William Rodgers (~0.92 confidence) and father Will Rodgers (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mattie Rodgers (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
William Rodgers
b. ~1857
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Will Rodgers
b. ~1872
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mattie Rodgers
b. ~1881
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
James Rodgers
Son · 1940 · age 33 · b. ~1907 · Alabama
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Sibling
George Rodgers
Sibling · 1940 · age 35
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 — Macon-County, Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Macon-County, Alabama
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00055-00547)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Menefee | 3 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 2 | Ruby Menefee | 31 | Brother | Salesman | Alabama |
| 3 | Lott Menefee | 29 | Sister | — | Alabama |
| 4 | Robert C. Dobson | 39 | Head | Teacher | Alabama |
| 5 | Ermine Dobson | 33 | Wife | Steno-Secretary | Alabama |
| 6 | Valree C. Dobson | 7 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 7 | James L. Yarborough | 71 | Head | Merchant | Alabama |
| 8 | Frank L. Yarborough | 38 | Son | Salesman | Alabama |
| 9 | William W. Rodgers | 83 | Head | Retired | Alabama |
| 10 | James R. Rodgers THIS PERSON | 33 | Son | Night Watchman | Alabama |
| 11 | Mary J. Rodgers | 21 | Daughter-in-law | — | Alabama |
| 12 | John B. Rodgers | 4 | Grandson | — | Alabama |
| 13 | Mary L. Rodgers | 3 | Granddaughter | — | Alabama |
| 14 | George Rodgers | 35 | Son | Auto Mechanic | Alabama |
| 15 | Eunice L. Rodgers | 37 | Daughter-in-law | Farm Hand | Alabama |
| 16 | Phelix Bell | 33 | Head | Tractor Driver | Alabama |
| 17 | Mary Bell | 42 | Wife | Farm Hand | Alabama |
| 18 | Sanders Bell | 18 | Son | Farm Hand | Alabama |
| 19 | Allie Story | 55 | Head | Farm Hand | Alabama |
| 20 | Priscilla Hamilton | 23 | Head | Farm Hand | Alabama |
| 21 | Dulcia Chambliss | 59 | Head | Farm Hand | Alabama |
| 22 | Tops Chambliss | 30 | Son | Farm Hand | Alabama |
| 23 | Martha Chambliss | 18 | Daughter-in-law | Farm Hand | Alabama |
| 24 | John D. Lewis | 48 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 25 | Lizzie C. Lewis | 47 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 26 | John D. Jr. Lewis | 25 | Son | Typist | Alabama |
| 27 | Bedellia Lewis | 23 | Daughter | Teacher | Alabama |
| 28 | Annie P. Lewis | 21 | Daughter | Teacher | Alabama |
| 29 | Benjamin T. Lewis | 21 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 30 | Deborah L. Lewis | 17 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 31 | Amos Lewis | 13 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 32 | Clancey Lois Lewis | 14 | Niece | — | Alabama |
| 33 | Hosie Davis | 54 | Head | Farm Hand | Alabama |
| 34 | Margaret Davis | 38 | Wife | Farm Hand | Alabama |
| 35 | Idell Davis | 14 | Daughter | Farm Hand | Alabama |
| 36 | Horace Davis | 15 | Son | Farm Hand | Alabama |
| 37 | James Jackson | 45 | Head | Farm Hand | Alabama |
| 38 | Cidie Jackson | 38 | Wife | Farm Hand | Alabama |
| 39 | Cassie Dale Jackson | 10 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 40 | Daisy Jackson | 8 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
Pedigree Summary
James + 1 sibling
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)