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James Wells — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Multnomah-County, Oregon
Our Model Tree links this James Wells across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Multnomah-County, Oregon (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1928), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1928
Male
Son
Born: Oregon
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Multnomah-County, Oregon |
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Oregon |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Gellivrit 405 Skagway |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Multnomah |
| Additional Details | |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | G 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Oregon |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oregon |
| Township / Ward | Gellivrit 405 Skagway |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1928 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Wells | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Belle Everson | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Lucy Wells | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Esther Everson | Other | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| James Wells | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Leland Wells | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Robert Wells | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Fred Wells | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
Census Appearances
1930
Multnomah, Oregon
Son, age 2
Multnomah, Oregon · implied b. ~1928 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | James F |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Oregon |
| Father's Birthplace | Texas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Oregon |
| Birth State | Oregon |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oregon |
1940
Multnomah-County, Oregon
Son, age 12
Multnomah-County, Oregon · implied b. ~1928 — 8 household members
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Oregon |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Gellivrit 405 Skagway |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Multnomah |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | G 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Oregon |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oregon |
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 (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Wells
Son · 1940 · age 12 · b. ~1928 · Oregon
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Sibling
Robert Wells
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Belle Everson
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Fred Wells
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Leland Wells
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Grace Wells
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
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
1940 US Federal Census — Multnomah-County, Oregon
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1940 US Federal Census — Multnomah-County, Oregon
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03376-00654)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archie Smith | 11 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 2 | Anna Smith | 9 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 3 | Teddie Smith | 7 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 4 | Billie Smith | 4 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 5 | James L. Henigan | 25 | Head | Motor Helper | Oregon |
| 6 | Madeline O. Henigan | 21 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 7 | Michael L. Henigan | 2 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 8 | Cornelius Mayer | 65 | Head | Elevator Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Lucy B. Wells | 45 | Head | — | Oregon |
| 10 | Fred Wells | 20 | Son | Laborer | Oregon |
| 11 | Robert Wells | 18 | Son | Night Watchman | Oregon |
| 12 | Leland Wells | 16 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 13 | Grace Wells | 14 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 14 | James Wells THIS PERSON | 12 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 15 | Belle Everson | 25 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 16 | Esther Everson | 5 | Granddaughter | — | Oregon |
| 17 | Lloyd C. Rowley | 37 | Head | Carpenter | Washington |
| 18 | Sarah B. Rowley | 42 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 19 | Alice Rowley | 17 | Daughter | Laborer | Oregon |
| 20 | Jane Rowley | 15 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 21 | Glenn Rowley | 9 | Son | — | Idaho |
| 22 | Duane Rowley | 3 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 23 | Delbert Hamer | 20 | Step-son | Laborer | Oregon |
| 24 | Theodore R. Martinolich | 26 | Head | Upholsterer | Oregon |
| 25 | Helen B. Martinolich | 20 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 26 | Joan M. Martinolich | 0 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 27 | Clyde W. Van Blaricom | 58 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 28 | Nellie B. Van Blaricom | 48 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 29 | Jennie H. Van Blaricom | 18 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 30 | Betty J. Van Blaricom | 14 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 31 | Marie J. Van Blaricom | 11 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 32 | Shirley A. Van Blaricom | 20 | Son | Laborer | Oregon |
| 33 | W. Leslie Montgomery | 63 | Head | — | Minnesota |
| 34 | Idal D. Montgomery | 68 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 35 | Elmer G. Parsons | 54 | Head | Plowman | Nebraska |
| 36 | Maggie O. Parsons | 44 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 37 | Earl V. Parsons | 19 | Son | Laborer | Nebraska |
| 38 | Lenora A. Parsons | 16 | Daughter | Housemaid | Nebraska |
| 39 | Betty Parsons | 10 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 40 | Harold Parsons | 6 | Son | — | South Dakota |
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)