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James Shannon — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Suffolk, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this James Shannon across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Suffolk, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1915), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 15
b. ~1915
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Suffolk, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Shannon |
| Given Name | James A |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Township / Ward | Chelsea City Pt Of |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1915 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shannon | Son | — | 15 | ~1915 |
| Albert Shannon | Son | — | 9 | ~1921 |
| Earl Shannon | Son | — | 22 | ~1908 |
| James Shannon | Head | — | 49 | ~1881 |
| Mary Shannon | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1886 |
| M Shannon | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1911 |
Census Appearances
1920
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 5
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1915 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Shannon |
| Given Name | James A |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 15
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1915 — 6 household members
| Surname | Shannon |
| Given Name | James A |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 Shannon across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Suffolk, Massachusetts, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Shannon
Son · 1930 · age 15 · b. ~1915 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
M Shannon
Sibling · 1930 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Earl Shannon
Sibling · 1930 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Albert Shannon
Sibling · 1930 · age 9
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 — Suffolk, Massachusetts
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1930 US Federal Census — Suffolk, Massachusetts
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:massachusettscensus00reel960:0547)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W. Russell Sargent | 21 | Lodger | Asst Manager | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Louise E Blanchard | 28 | Head | — | Maine |
| 3 | William H Blanchard | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 4 | John H Blanchard | 69 | Father-in-law | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | John L Farland | 58 | Head | Surveyor | England |
| 6 | Mary E Farland | 57 | Wife | — | England |
| 7 | Ellen V Farland | 31 | Daughter | — | England |
| 8 | Martha Farland | 30 | Daughter | Helper | England |
| 9 | John V Robertson | 58 | Head | Stenographer | England |
| 10 | Margaret J Robertson | 32 | Daughter | Nutrient | Massachusetts |
| 11 | William W Robertson | 37 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | George M Robertson | 56 | Wife | Armorer | Canada English |
| 13 | James J Shannon | 49 | Head | Agent | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Mary E Shannon | 44 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Earl J Shannon | 22 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 16 | M. Alice Shannon | 19 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 17 | James A Shannon THIS PERSON | 15 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Albert V Shannon | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Abbie W Wood | 87 | Head | — | Canada English |
| 20 | Emma G Wood | 48 | Daughter | — | Canada English |
| 21 | Mae L Nelson | 60 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Louis R Littlefield | 31 | Grandson | Wireworker | Maine |
| 23 | Abbie M Littlefield | 31 | Granddaughter | Meter Worker | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Frank C Littlefield | 2 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Mary E Burnham | 69 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 26 | George M Peterson | 66 | Head | Foreman | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Janet Peterson | 71 | Wife | — | Canada English |
| 28 | William H Burgess | 35 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Dorothy C Burgess | 40 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Elizabeth M Burgess | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 31 | William H Burgess | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Eliza F Meek | 69 | Mother-in-law | — | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Edward P Mcinerny | 42 | Head | Pressman | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Agnes A Mcinerny | 43 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Marion G Mcinerny | 11 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Michael J Mcinerny | 75 | Father | Buffer | Massachusetts |
| 37 | John Jr. Sullivan | 55 | Head | Hoisting Engineer | Irish Free State |
| 38 | Mary Sullivan | 53 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 39 | Irene Sullivan | 29 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Beatrice Sullivan | 19 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 41 | George Huttner | 24 | Son-in-law | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Rose Huttner | 24 | Daughter | Operator | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Daniel V Macdonald | 73 | Head | — | Canada English |
| 44 | Catherine A Macdonald | 68 | Wife | — | Canada English |
| 45 | Helen V Macdonald | 34 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Evelyn F Macdonald | 31 | Daughter | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 47 | William G Adams | 49 | Head | Agent | Maine |
| 48 | Ora H Adams | 46 | Wife | — | New York |
| 49 | Amy J Stone | 28 | Sister-in-law | — | New York |
| 50 | Jacob Harsip | 40 | Head | Merchant | Russia |
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)