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James Washington — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Marion, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this James Washington across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1871), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 59
b. ~1871
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Marion, Indiana |
| Surname | Washington |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Barber |
| Industry | Hotel |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | $5 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Barber |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1871 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldie Later | Daughter | — | 34 | ~1896 |
| James Washington | Head | — | 59 | ~1871 |
| Benj Later | Other | — | 38 | ~1892 |
| Otto Irvin | Other | — | 22 | ~1908 |
| Ella Washington | Other | — | 58 | ~1872 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 47
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1873 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Washington |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Unknown |
| Mother's Birthplace | Unknown |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Industry | Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 59
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1871 — 5 household members
| Surname | Washington |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Barber |
| Industry | Hotel |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | $5 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Other, age 72
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1868 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Washington |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Father-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Barber |
| Industry | Hotel Barber Shop |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 700 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links James Washington across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Washington
Head · 1930 · age 59 · b. ~1871 · Indiana
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1930 US Federal Census — Marion, Indiana
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1930 US Federal Census — Marion, Indiana
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:indianacensus00reel609:0230)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James H. Washington THIS PERSON | 59 | Head | Barber | Indiana |
| 2 | Ella P. Washington | 58 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 3 | Benj. H. Later | 38 | Son-in-law | Janitor | Indiana |
| 4 | Goldie P. Later | 34 | Daughter | Cateress | Indiana |
| 5 | Otto Irvin | 22 | Nephew | Mechanic | Indiana |
| 6 | Newton Pullins | 55 | Head | Waiter | Kentucky |
| 7 | Carrie S. Pullins | 45 | Wife-H | Seamstress | Kentucky |
| 8 | Mary D. Turner | 64 | Mother-in-law | — | Kentucky |
| 9 | Chas. E. Harry | 35 | Head | Teacher | Rhode Island |
| 10 | Martha S. Harry | 31 | Wife-H | — | Indiana |
| 11 | Martha L. Harry | 4 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 12 | Chas. E. Jr. Harry | 0 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 13 | Edw. D. Teeters | 25 | Head | Delivery Boy | Indiana |
| 14 | Dorothy Teeters | 21 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 15 | Edw. D. Jr. Teeters | 1 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 16 | Minnie Hill | 46 | Mother-in-law | — | Kentucky |
| 17 | Harry Hill | 48 | Father-in-law | Waiter | Tennessee |
| 18 | Clarence Raine | 40 | Head | Coach Cleaner | Kentucky |
| 19 | Florence Raine | 39 | Wife-H | — | Virginia |
| 20 | David Raine | 65 | Father | Coach Cleaner | Kentucky |
| 21 | Coleman Hawkins | 33 | Head | Plumber | Kentucky |
| 22 | Lucille Hawkins | 30 | Wife-H | — | Indiana |
| 23 | Rosemary Hawkins | 7 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 24 | John C. Hawkins | 5 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 25 | Joan Hawkins | 3 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 26 | Marilyn Sue Hawkins | 1 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 27 | Pauline Bolden | 25 | Sister-in-law | Elev. Operator | Indiana |
| 28 | Fonnie Rogers | 46 | Head-H | Housework | Tennessee |
| 29 | Marion Lynch | 31 | Brother | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 30 | A. J. Romans | 21 | Cousin | Truck Driver | Tennessee |
| 31 | Alfred Handley | 66 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 32 | Elar Handley | 65 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 33 | Ertele Washington | 32 | Daughter | Stenographer | Indiana |
| 34 | Zoe Washington | 5 | Grand Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 35 | Marcelline Taggert | 28 | Lodger | Stock Girl | Mississippi |
| 36 | Moses Adams | 35 | Head | Postal Clerk | Louisiana |
| 37 | Lela Adams | 33 | Wife | Public Steno. | Indiana |
| 38 | Ester Heywood | 25 | Sister-in-law | Elev. Operator | Indiana |
| 39 | Jessie Heywood | 21 | Sister-in-law | — | Indiana |
| 40 | Henry Jones | 38 | Head | Freight House | Tennessee |
| 41 | Nancy Jones | 35 | Wife-H | Maid | Alabama |
| 42 | Mary Jones | 35 | Sister | Maid | Tennessee |
| 43 | Calvin Thoms | 37 | Head | Truck Driver | Kentucky |
| 44 | Joan Thoms | 35 | Wife-H | — | Tennessee |
| 45 | Abrom B. Reese | 35 | Head | Houseman | Georgia |
| 46 | Mary Reese | 35 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 47 | Ella Louise Reese | 4 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 48 | Mary Lewis | 25 | Head-H | Maid | Georgia |
| 49 | Annie Lewis | 44 | Lodger | Maid | Kentucky |
| 50 | Wallace Lewis | 8 | Son | — | Georgia |
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)