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James Wells — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · St Clair, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this James Wells across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in St Clair, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1912), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 18
b. ~1912
Male
Son
Born: Illinois
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | St Clair, Illinois |
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | James E. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Ice Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | E St Louis City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1912 |
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 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pauline Wells | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1927 |
| Virginia Wells | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1918 |
| James Wells | Head | — | 37 | ~1893 |
| James Wells | Son | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| Frederick Wells | Son | — | 7 | ~1923 |
| Robert Wells | Son | — | 17 | ~1913 |
| Kenneth Wells | Son | — | 15 | ~1915 |
| Theodore Wells | Son | — | 3 | ~1927 |
| Blanche Wells | Spouse | — | 37 | ~1893 |
Census Appearances
1920
St Clair, …
Son, age 8
St Clair, Illinois · implied b. ~1912 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | James Elmer |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
St Clair, …
Son, age 18
St Clair, Illinois · implied b. ~1912 — 9 household members
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | James E. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Ice Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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 Wells across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in St Clair, Illinois, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Wells
Son · 1930 · age 18 · b. ~1912 · Illinois
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Sibling
Theodore Wells
Sibling · 1930 · age 3
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Wells
Sibling · 1930 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frederick Wells
Sibling · 1930 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Pauline Wells
Sibling · 1930 · age 3
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Kenneth Wells
Sibling · 1930 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Virginia Wells
Sibling · 1930 · age 12
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 — St Clair, Illinois
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1930 US Federal Census — St Clair, Illinois
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:illinoiscensus00reel557:0369)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Charles Bacherer | 6 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 52 | Christian Leining | 47 | Head | Constable | Illinois |
| 53 | Elizabeth Leining | 43 | Wife | None | Missouri |
| 54 | Newton W. Stevens | 35 | Head | Machinist | Illinois |
| 55 | Dolphine F. Stevens | 34 | Wife | None | Illinois |
| 56 | Marie Stevens | 9 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 57 | Bernice Stevens | 4 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 58 | Joanne L. Stevens | 3 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 59 | Erich F. Goerke | 33 | Head | Laborer | Germany |
| 60 | Mary H. Goerke | 21 | Wife | None | Germany |
| 61 | Walter O. Goerke | 3 | Son | None | Illinois |
| 62 | Elmer H. Ward | 54 | Head | Potter | Indiana |
| 63 | Elmora F. Ward | 54 | Wife | None | Indiana |
| 64 | Minard W. Ward | 22 | Son | Copper Smith | Indiana |
| 65 | Charles P. Ward | 19 | Son | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 66 | Louis F. Menard | 52 | Head | Oiler | Missouri |
| 67 | Christina L. Menard | 40 | Wife | None | Illinois |
| 68 | Isabel A. Menard | 18 | Daughter | Balancer | Illinois |
| 69 | Esther A. Menard | 15 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 70 | Oliver J. Menard | 13 | Son | None | Illinois |
| 71 | James A. Wells | 37 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 72 | Blanche H. Wells | 37 | Wife | None | Illinois |
| 73 | James E. Jr. Wells THIS PERSON | 18 | Son | Laborer | Illinois |
| 74 | Robert N. Wells | 17 | Son | None | Illinois |
| 75 | Kenneth G. Wells | 15 | Son | None | Illinois |
| 76 | Virginia G. Wells | 12 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 77 | Frederick L. Wells | 7 | Son | None | Illinois |
| 78 | Theodore E. Wells | 3 | Son | None | Illinois |
| 79 | Pauline E. Wells | 3 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 80 | Charles M. Beagles | 29 | Head | Clerk | Illinois |
| 81 | Gladys A. H. Beagles | 23 | Wife | None | Illinois |
| 82 | John G. Beagles | 7 | Son | None | Illinois |
| 83 | Robert M. Sale | 31 | Head | Proprietor | Illinois |
| 84 | Stella M. H. Sale | 25 | Wife | None | Illinois |
| 85 | Robert C. Sale | 4 | Son | None | Illinois |
| 86 | Ray Roberts | 40 | Head | Paper Maker | Illinois |
| 87 | Ida H. Roberts | 35 | Wife | None | Maryland |
| 88 | James V. Roberts | 11 | Son | None | Georgia |
| 89 | Ray Jr. Roberts | 9 | Son | None | Georgia |
| 90 | Berton B. Roberts | 8 | Son | None | Illinois |
| 91 | Shirley J. Roberts | 5 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 92 | Harvey D. Alexander | 42 | Head | Machinist | Missouri |
| 93 | Hazel M. H. Alexander | 43 | Wife | None | Illinois |
| 94 | Joyce Alexander | 19 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 95 | Bernice Alexander | 17 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 96 | Harry C. Kelley | 37 | Head | Machinist | Illinois |
| 97 | Virginia H. Kelley | 39 | Wife | None | Kentucky |
| 98 | Virginia E. Kelley | 5 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 99 | Harvey N. Arnold | 35 | Head | Fireman | Illinois |
| 100 | Nellie M. H. Arnold | 28 | Wife | None | Illinois |
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)