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James Simpson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Doniphan-County, Kansas
Our Model Tree links this James Simpson across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Doniphan-County, Kansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: Kansas
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Doniphan-County, Kansas |
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | James E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wayne Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Doniphan |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 54 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Wayne Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Simpson | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Charles Simpson | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Lillian Simpson | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
Census Appearances
1910
Doniphan, Kansas
Other, age 22
Doniphan, Kansas · implied b. ~1888 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Servant |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| Father's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
1920
Doniphan, Kansas
Head, age 32
Doniphan, Kansas · implied b. ~1888 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | James E Jr |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| Father's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
1930
Doniphan, Kansas
Head, age 42
Doniphan, Kansas · implied b. ~1888 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | James O. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General |
| Class of Worker | O |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 20 |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
1940
Doniphan-County, Kansas
Head, age 52
Doniphan-County, Kansas · implied b. ~1888 — 3 household members
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | James E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wayne Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Doniphan |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 54 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
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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 Simpson across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Simpson
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Doniphan-County, Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Doniphan-County, Kansas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01229-00352)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Marcus E. Colgan | 37 | Son | Farmer | Kansas |
| 42 | Andrew J. Braun | 59 | Head | Farmer | Kansas |
| 43 | Margaret M. Braun | 45 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 44 | Herman L. Huberert | 47 | Head | Farmer | Kansas |
| 45 | Moretta J. Huberert | 37 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 46 | Herman R. Huberert | 15 | Son | New Worker | Kansas |
| 47 | Edna J. Huberert | 10 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 48 | Carl E. Huberert | 7 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 49 | Jedidah F. Ashcraft | 55 | Head | Trucker | South Dakota |
| 50 | Ruby Ashcraft | 50 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 51 | Edith Arline Ashcraft | 16 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 52 | Mary C. Ashcraft | 12 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 53 | Ruby Lee Ashcraft | 10 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 54 | Benjamin Dingess | 33 | Hired Hand | Farm Laborer | Kansas |
| 55 | J. W. Norris | 26 | Head | Farm Laborer | Missouri |
| 56 | Florence D. Norris | 24 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 57 | Lawrence L. Norris | 7 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 58 | Opal L. Norris | 3 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 59 | Gaylord J. Piper | 35 | Head | Auto Mechanic | Kansas |
| 60 | Cressa M. Piper | 36 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 61 | Avis A. Piper | 15 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 62 | Gaylord R. Piper | 12 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 63 | Richard J. Piper | 5 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 64 | William D. Carlston | 79 | Father-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Donald L. Piper | 18 | Brother | Farm Laborer | Kansas |
| 66 | Helena M. Symns | 58 | Head | Farmer | Kansas |
| 67 | Perrin K. Symns | 20 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 68 | John W. Symns | 17 | Son | Farm Laborer | Kansas |
| 69 | William Hammond | 54 | Head | Farm Laborer | Kentucky |
| 70 | Lillie Hammond | 57 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 71 | Forrest W. Ine | 42 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 72 | Mattie M. Ine | 41 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 73 | Justine D. Ine | 18 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 74 | Farris W. Ine | 16 | Son | Farm Laborer | Missouri |
| 75 | Lee R. Jarrett | 46 | Head | Farmer | Kansas |
| 76 | Clara M. Jarrett | 46 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 77 | Edith Marie Jarrett | 16 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 78 | James E. Simpson THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Farmer | Kansas |
| 79 | Lillian Simpson | 47 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 80 | Charles E. Simpson | 22 | Son | Farm Laborer | Kansas |
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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)