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John Henderson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Montgomery-County, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this John Henderson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Montgomery-County, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1920), then head of a 12-person household.
Age 20
b. ~1920
Male
Son
Born: Alabama
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Montgomery-County, Alabama |
| Surname | Henderson |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Macon |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Pin Boy |
| Industry | Bowling Center |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 54 |
| Income (1939) | 180 |
| Highest Grade | No 9 |
| 1935 Residence | Alabama |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Occupation | Pin Boy |
| Township / Ward | Montgomery |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1920 |
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.
12 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Henderson | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Lilly Henderson | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Ruth Henderson | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Gus Henderson | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| George Henderson | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Luther Henderson | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Willie Henderson | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Otis Henderson | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| John Henderson | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Osie Henderson | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Reuben Henderson | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Pearly Henderson | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
Census Appearances
1930
Montgomery, Alabama
Son, age 13
Montgomery, Alabama · implied b. ~1917 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Henderson |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 13 |
| 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
Montgomery-County, Alabama
Son, age 20
Montgomery-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1920 — 12 household members
| Surname | Henderson |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Macon |
| Occupation | Pin Boy |
| Industry | Bowling Center |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 54 |
| Income (1939) | 180 |
| Highest Grade | No 9 |
| 1935 Residence | Alabama |
| 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 John Henderson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
John Henderson
Son · 1940 · age 20 · b. ~1920 · Alabama
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Sibling
Willie Henderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Otis Henderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Osie Henderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ruth Henderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Reuben Henderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Luther Henderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
George Henderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Julie Henderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lilly Henderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
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 — Montgomery-County, Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Montgomery-County, Alabama
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00067-00774)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Rosa Westley | 32 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 42 | Lizzie Belle Westley | 4 | Daughter | — | — |
| 43 | Hattie Westley | 7 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 44 | Extra | None | — | — | — |
| 45 | William B. Lee | 65 | Head | Glazier | Alabama |
| 46 | Harrison Graham | 63 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 47 | Will Moreman | 15 | Boarder | — | Alabama |
| 48 | Gussie Steward | 35 | Boarder | Cook | Alabama |
| 49 | Sadie B. Franklin | 47 | Head | Chamber Maid | Alabama |
| 50 | Clarence Upshaw | 17 | Nephew | — | Alabama |
| 51 | Henry Townsend | 68 | Head | Yard Laborer | Alabama |
| 52 | Sally Townsend | 53 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 53 | Mary Townsend | 24 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 54 | John Townsend | 22 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 55 | Annie Mae Alexander | 23 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 56 | Samuel Ligons | 10 | Grandson | — | Alabama |
| 57 | Dennis Willis | 26 | Head | Common Laborer | Alabama |
| 58 | Annie Mae Willis | 19 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 59 | Frank Turner | 42 | Head | Laborer | Alabama |
| 60 | Susie B. Turner | 25 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 61 | Frank Jr. Turner | 2 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 62 | Mattie Turner | 5 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 63 | Susie Lee Turner | 2 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 64 | Mary Ellen Mott | 20 | Head | Chamber Maid | Alabama |
| 65 | Pinkie Mott | 55 | Mother | — | Alabama |
| 66 | Sallie Mott | 25 | Sister | Salad Girl | Alabama |
| 67 | Clara Mott | 24 | Sister | Chamber Maid | Alabama |
| 68 | Elsie Mott | 17 | Sister | — | Alabama |
| 69 | Gus Henderson | 52 | Head | Farm Hand | Alabama |
| 70 | Pearly Henderson | 42 | Wife | Cook | Alabama |
| 71 | Osie Henderson | 16 | Son | Waiter | Alabama |
| 72 | Otis Henderson | 16 | Son | Pin Boy | Alabama |
| 73 | Willie Henderson | 18 | Son | Pin Boy | Alabama |
| 74 | Lilly Pearl Henderson | 13 | Daughter | Cook | Alabama |
| 75 | Julie Henderson | 14 | Daughter | Cook | Alabama |
| 76 | Ruth Henderson | 10 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 77 | Reuben Henderson | 10 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 78 | George Henderson | 6 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 79 | John Henderson THIS PERSON | 20 | Son | Pin Boy | Alabama |
| 80 | Luther Henderson | 8 | Son | — | Alabama |
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)