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James Shelton — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Texas-County, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this James Shelton across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Texas-County, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1887), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Male
Head
Born: Missouri
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Texas-County, Missouri |
| Surname | Shelton |
| Given Name | James E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cass Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Texas |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Lumber Const. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 128 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Cass Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlena Shelton | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Jewel Shelton | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Betty Shelton | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Beulah Shelton | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Mayrene Shelton | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| James Shelton | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Jail Shelton | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Delbert Shelton | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Lina Shelton | Spouse | — | 43 | ~1897 |
Census Appearances
1930
Texas, Missouri
Head, age 40
Texas, Missouri · implied b. ~1890 — 8 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Shelton |
| Given Name | James E |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | Texas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Gen Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1940
Texas-County, Missouri
Head, age 53
Texas-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1887 — 9 household members
| Surname | Shelton |
| Given Name | James E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cass Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Texas |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Lumber Const. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 128 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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Our Model Tree links James Shelton across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Shelton
Head · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Texas-County, Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Texas-County, Missouri
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02161-00427)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Johanna Grogan | 37 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 42 | Elsie M. Grogan | 5 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 43 | John T. Guzan | 62 | Head | Post Master | Missouri |
| 44 | Mary J. Guzan | 51 | Wife | Farmer | Missouri |
| 45 | Everett H. Guzan | 14 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 46 | Harden J. White | 70 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 47 | Gena A. White | 35 | Wife | Farmer | Missouri |
| 48 | Juanita O. White | 14 | Daughter | New Worker | Missouri |
| 49 | Glenn F. White | 11 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 50 | James J. White | 58 | Father | — | Missouri |
| 51 | William D. Brewer | 65 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 52 | Effie Brewer | 55 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 53 | Doris M. Stephens | 30 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 54 | Fred J. Guzan | 35 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 55 | Mary J. Guzan | 31 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 56 | Ruby J. Guzan | 13 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 57 | Ruth A. Guzan | 11 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 58 | Helen M. Guzan | 10 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 59 | Thomas J. Guzan | 8 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 60 | Anna M. Guzan | 6 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 61 | Arthur R. Guzan | 4 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 62 | Donald E. Guzan | 2 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 63 | Ira W. Clark | 63 | Head | Farmer | Iowa |
| 64 | Helen B. Clark | 42 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 65 | Bert S. Clark | 67 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 66 | George W. Miller | 65 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 67 | Clement L. Williams | 31 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 68 | Alberta P. Williams | 29 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 69 | Mavel J. Williams | 5 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 70 | Roberta A. Williams | 0 | Infant | — | Missouri |
| 71 | James E. Shelton THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 72 | Lina M. Shelton | 43 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 73 | Jewel Shelton | 21 | Daughter | House Keeper | Missouri |
| 74 | Mayrene M. Shelton | 17 | Daughter | House Maid | Missouri |
| 75 | Jail L. Shelton | 15 | Son | New Worker | Missouri |
| 76 | Delbert L. Shelton | 12 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 77 | Beulah L. Shelton | 5 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 78 | Arlena B. Shelton | 3 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 79 | Betty J. Shelton | 2 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 80 | Lance B. Smith | 52 | Head | Farmer | Kansas |
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)