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John Emery — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Durham, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this John Emery across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Durham, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1915), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 15
b. ~1915
Male
Son
Born: North Carolina
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Durham, North Carolina |
| Surname | Emery |
| Given Name | John H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
| Township / Ward | Durham City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1915 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Emery | Son | — | 15 | ~1915 |
| Lois Emery | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1913 |
| John Emery | Head | — | 43 | ~1887 |
| Oda Emery | Spouse | — | 37 | ~1893 |
| Virginia Emery | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1917 |
| Mary Emery | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1924 |
| Dan Emery | Son | — | 3 | ~1927 |
| Harry Emery | Son | — | 10 | ~1920 |
Census Appearances
1930
Durham, North …
Son, age 15
Durham, North Carolina · implied b. ~1915 — 8 household members
| Surname | Emery |
| Given Name | John H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1940
Durham-County, North …
Other, age 25
Durham-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1915 — 14 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Emory |
| Given Name | John H. |
| Relationship to Head | son-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Durham |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Durham |
| Occupation | machine operator |
| Industry | Tobacco manufacturing |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 32 |
| Income (1939) | 1350 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | N. Carolina |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
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 Emery across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Emery
Son · 1930 · age 15 · b. ~1915 · North Carolina
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Sibling
Harry Emery
Sibling · 1930 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Emery
Sibling · 1930 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lois Emery
Sibling · 1930 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Virginia Emery
Sibling · 1930 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Dan Emery
Sibling · 1930 · age 3
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 — Durham, North Carolina
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1930 US Federal Census — Durham, North Carolina
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus1687unit:0518)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mazelle R. Paul | 10 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 2 | David H. Clark | 25 | Boarder | Carpenter | North Carolina |
| 3 | Bertha E. Clark | 21 | Boarder | Looper | North Carolina |
| 4 | Elbert E. Clark | 4 | Boarder | — | North Carolina |
| 5 | Lawrence L. Carden | 49 | Head | Cabinet Maker | North Carolina |
| 6 | Carrie H. Carden | 38 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 7 | Clyde Carden | 14 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 8 | Doris M. Carden | 12 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 9 | Rufus H. Barbee | 48 | Head | Steam Fitter | North Carolina |
| 10 | Theodora E. Barbee | 50 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 11 | Wright Barbee | 25 | Son | Carpenter | North Carolina |
| 12 | Irene B. Barbee | 17 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 13 | Leoma Barbee | 21 | Daughter-in-law | Weaver | North Carolina |
| 14 | Wright Jr. Barbee | 1 | Grandson | — | North Carolina |
| 15 | Karl M. Rake | 56 | Head | Inspector | North Carolina |
| 16 | Edith O. Rake | 24 | Daughter | Looper | North Carolina |
| 17 | Alice C. Ladd | 37 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 18 | Calvin T. Ladd | 21 | Son | Shipping Clerk | North Carolina |
| 19 | Mary A. Ladd | 17 | Daughter | Stemweigher | North Carolina |
| 20 | Clarice F. Ladd | 14 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 21 | George H. Ladd | 7 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 22 | Dunn | 31 | Boarder | Operator | North Carolina |
| 23 | Joseph M. Williams | 25 | Head | Boarder | North Carolina |
| 24 | Estelle P. Williams | 20 | Wife | Folder | North Carolina |
| 25 | Helen L. Williams | 2 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 26 | Martin H. Williams | 21 | Brother | Boarder | North Carolina |
| 27 | Whelen C. Strickland | 57 | Head | Knitter | North Carolina |
| 28 | Annie R. Strickland | 45 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 29 | Clyde Jr. Strickland | 14 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 30 | Andrew J. Strickland | 11 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 31 | George H. Sanders | 34 | Head | Clerk | Georgia |
| 32 | Bertha A. Sanders | 36 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 33 | Sarah M. Sanders | 13 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 34 | Fred Willis Sanders | 12 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 35 | Elizabeth L. Sanders | 8 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 36 | George H. Sanders | 5 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 37 | Mabel K. Sanders | 1 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 38 | Clyde S. Harris | 33 | Head | Auto Mechanic | North Carolina |
| 39 | Lena S. Harris | 33 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 40 | Frances S. Harris | 10 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 41 | Clyde G. Harris | 7 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 42 | Edna E. Harris | 1 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 43 | John H. Emery | 43 | Head | Hosiery Mill | North Carolina |
| 44 | Oda M. Emery | 37 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 45 | Lois L. Emery | 17 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 46 | John H. Emery THIS PERSON | 15 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 47 | Virginia H. Emery | 13 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 48 | Harry T. Emery | 10 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 49 | Mary Frances Emery | 6 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 50 | Dan G. Emery | 3 | Son | — | North Carolina |
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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)