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James Wilson — 1930 US Census Record
Model Tree available1930 United States Federal Census · Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this James Wilson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Joseph & Mattie — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Alabama
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Township / Ward | Tuscaloosa City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1918 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Wilson | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| Hattie Wilson | Head | — | 39 | ~1891 |
| Nick Wilson | Son | — | 17 | ~1913 |
| Willie Wilson | Son | — | 14 | ~1916 |
| James Wilson | Son | — | 12 | ~1918 |
| Ray Wilson | Son | — | 10 | ~1920 |
Census Appearances
1920
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Son, age 4
Tuscaloosa, Alabama · implied b. ~1916 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1930
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Son, age 12
Tuscaloosa, Alabama · implied b. ~1918 — 6 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Tuscaloosa-County, Alabama
Head, age 22
Tuscaloosa-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1918 — 2 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Jas L |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Precinct 26 Coker |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Tuscaloosa |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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 Wilson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Joseph Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mattie Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Hattie Wilson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Joseph Wilson
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mattie Wilson
b. ~1896
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Hattie Wilson
b. ~1891
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
James Wilson
Son · 1930 · age 12 · b. ~1918 · Alabama
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Sibling
Ray Wilson
Sibling · 1930 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Martha Wilson
Sibling · 1930 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Willie Wilson
Sibling · 1930 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Nick Wilson
Sibling · 1930 · age 17
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 — Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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1930 US Federal Census — Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus51usce:1001)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clemmie Oliver | 37 | Head | Carpenter | Alabama |
| 2 | Maggie Oliver | 35 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 3 | Thomas Jefferson | 38 | Head | Gentleman | Mississippi |
| 4 | Valentine Jefferson | 37 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 5 | Elizabeth Young | 14 | Step-Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 6 | Clement Alexander | 48 | Boarder | — | Alabama |
| 7 | Signora Phelps | 24 | Sister-in-law | — | Alabama |
| 8 | John Holmes | 32 | Head | Butcher | Alabama |
| 9 | Celia Holmes | 35 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 10 | John C. Holmes | 3 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 11 | Bernice M. Holmes | 2 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 12 | Frank Miller | 36 | Head | Fireman | Ohio |
| 13 | Viola R. Miller | 32 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 14 | Irene Irvin | 29 | Boarder | — | Alabama |
| 15 | Jannie Thomas | 51 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 16 | Whiten J. Thomas | 29 | Son | Blacksmith Helper | Alabama |
| 17 | Jannie R. Thomas | 22 | Daughter | Cook | Alabama |
| 18 | Ethel Thomas | 21 | Daughter | Teacher | Alabama |
| 19 | John E. Christian | 58 | Head | Butcher | Alabama |
| 20 | Estell Christian | 42 | Wife | Presser | Alabama |
| 21 | Susie K. Christian | 23 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 22 | Travis Woodruff | 32 | Head | Truck Driver | Alabama |
| 23 | Marlene Pearl Woodruff | 39 | Sister | — | Alabama |
| 24 | Frank Clark | 35 | Head | Coach Lead | Alabama |
| 25 | Annie B. Clark | 24 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 26 | Jessie V. Clark | 1 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 27 | Rosie Reed | 27 | Head | Gardner | Alabama |
| 28 | Charlotte Reed | 54 | Mother | General Work | Alabama |
| 29 | John Pitts | 49 | Head | Laborer Yard | Alabama |
| 30 | Pearl Wilson | 28 | Head | House Maid | Alabama |
| 31 | Bernice Wilson | 15 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 32 | Michael E. Williams | 35 | Head | Preacher | Jamaica |
| 33 | Lessie P. Williams | 40 | Wife | Caterer | Alabama |
| 34 | William C. Marshall | 53 | Head | Janitor | Alabama |
| 35 | Celia A. Marshall | 52 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 36 | Josie M. Marshall | 24 | Daughter | Teacher | Alabama |
| 37 | Leona Marshall | 20 | Daughter | Teacher | Alabama |
| 38 | Ben A. Marshall | 17 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 39 | Freddie C. Marshall | 15 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 40 | George Whatley | 49 | Head | Fireman | Alabama |
| 41 | Annie B. Whatley | 42 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 42 | John Byrd | 42 | Head | Blacksmith | Alabama |
| 43 | Sarah Byrd | 40 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 44 | May L. Byrd | 15 | Niece | — | Alabama |
| 45 | Hattie Wilson | 39 | Head | Waitress | Alabama |
| 46 | Martha Wilson | 18 | Daughter | Nurse | Alabama |
| 47 | Nick Wilson | 17 | Son | Janitor | Alabama |
| 48 | Willie Wilson | 14 | Son | Delivery Boy | Alabama |
| 49 | James Wilson THIS PERSON | 12 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 50 | Ray Wilson | 10 | Son | — | Alabama |
Pedigree Summary
James + 4 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)