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John Benton — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Wayne, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this John Benton across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1925), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 5
b. ~1925
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Wayne, Michigan |
| Surname | Benton |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Additional Details | |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Township / Ward | City Of Detroit |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1925 |
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 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Benton | Spouse | — | 41 | ~1889 |
| Walter Benton | Head | — | 49 | ~1881 |
| Richard Benton | Son | — | 21 | ~1909 |
| John Benton | Son | — | 5 | ~1925 |
| Walter Benton | Son | — | 22 | ~1908 |
| Irene Benton | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1913 |
| Elizabeth Benton | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| James Benton | Son | — | 13 | ~1917 |
Census Appearances
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Son, age 5
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1925 — 8 household members
| Surname | Benton |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Son, age 16
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1924 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bantan |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
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 John Benton across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
John Benton
Son · 1930 · age 5 · b. ~1925 · Michigan
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Sibling
Irene Benton
Sibling · 1930 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Walter Benton
Sibling · 1930 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Benton
Sibling · 1930 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Richard Benton
Sibling · 1930 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Elizabeth Benton
Sibling · 1930 · age 16
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 — Wayne, Michigan
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1930 US Federal Census — Wayne, Michigan
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:michigancensus00reel1058:0977)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward S Smith | 33 | Head | Purchaser | Alabama |
| 2 | Cora Smith | 22 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 3 | Nancy Smith | 0 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 4 | John D Ambler | 31 | Head | Chemist | New York |
| 5 | Virginia Ambler | 22 | Wife | — | New York |
| 6 | Marilyn Ambler | 1 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 7 | John E Lindstrom | 34 | Head | Tool Maker | Sweden |
| 8 | Selma Lindstrom | 39 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 9 | Ruth E Lindstrom | 17 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 10 | Warren Lindstrom | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 11 | Jack L Lindstrom | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 12 | Vivian Lindstrom | 7 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 13 | Ruth E Bussineau | 28 | Sister-in-law | — | Michigan |
| 14 | John M Bussineau | 3 | Nephew | — | Michigan |
| 15 | Evelyn M Bussineau | 1 | Niece | — | Michigan |
| 16 | George Naylor | 53 | Head | Agent | United States |
| 17 | Maud N Naylor | 50 | Wife | — | Canada English |
| 18 | Arthur O Naylor | 19 | Son | Draughtsman | Canada English |
| 19 | Anthony Naylor | 17 | Daughter | — | Canada English |
| 20 | Joan E Naylor | 13 | Daughter | — | Canada English |
| 21 | Dorothy M Naylor | 10 | Daughter | — | Canada English |
| 22 | Arthur E Repke | 31 | Head | Salesman | Michigan |
| 23 | Grace E Repke | 31 | Wife | Stenographer | Canada English |
| 24 | Arthur E Jr Repke | 3 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 25 | Mary Hellwell | 65 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | England |
| 26 | Ray C Friessel | 31 | Head | Auditor | Michigan |
| 27 | Lillian M Friessel | 29 | Wife | — | New York |
| 28 | Thelma E Grover | 5 | Niece | — | Michigan |
| 29 | Henry Van Broeker | 31 | Head | Tool Maker | Holland |
| 30 | Emma Van Broeker | 28 | Wife | — | Holland |
| 31 | Richard P Van Broeker | 1 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 32 | Walter G Benton | 49 | Head | Teamster | Michigan |
| 33 | Alice V Benton | 41 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 34 | Walter W Benton | 22 | Son | Rigger | Michigan |
| 35 | Richard Benton | 21 | Son | Stenographer | Michigan |
| 36 | Irene Benton | 17 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 37 | Elizabeth Benton | 16 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 38 | James Benton | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 39 | John Benton THIS PERSON | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 40 | Bert P Eldert | 56 | Head | Electrician | Michigan |
| 41 | Adeline A Eldert | 50 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 42 | Ruth M Eldert | 24 | Daughter | Teacher | New Jersey |
| 43 | Henry L Sackville | 28 | Head | Reporter | Kentucky |
| 44 | Sadie Sackville | 26 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 45 | Audrey E Sackville | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 46 | Albert Johnston | 41 | Head | Machinist | Indiana |
| 47 | Albertha Johnston | 40 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 48 | Chester Johnston | 15 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 49 | Howard O Scarlett | 35 | Head | Machinist | Indiana |
| 50 | Irene J Scarlett | 33 | Wife | — | Michigan |
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)