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John Howell — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Roanoke, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this John Howell across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Roanoke, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 13-person household.
Age 13
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: North Carolina
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Roanoke, Virginia |
| Surname | Howell |
| Given Name | John E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| 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 | Salem Magisterial District |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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.
13 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Howell | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1913 |
| Helen Howell | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1911 |
| Junietta Howell | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1929 |
| Jane Howell | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1925 |
| Marion Howell | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1928 |
| J Howell | Head | — | 46 | ~1884 |
| Sophia Howell | Other | — | 79 | ~1851 |
| Frances Howell | Son | — | 8 | ~1922 |
| Charles Howell | Son | — | 10 | ~1920 |
| J Howell | Son | — | 21 | ~1909 |
| B Howell | Son | — | 6 | ~1924 |
| John Howell | Son | — | 13 | ~1917 |
| Harriett Howell | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1886 |
Census Appearances
1920
Warwick, Virginia
Son, age 3
Warwick, Virginia · implied b. ~1917 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howell |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | none |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1930
Roanoke, Virginia
Son, age 13
Roanoke, Virginia · implied b. ~1917 — 13 household members
| Surname | Howell |
| Given Name | John E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| 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 |
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 Howell across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
John Howell
Son · 1930 · age 13 · b. ~1917 · Virginia
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Sibling
Kathryn Howell
Sibling · 1930 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Helen Howell
Sibling · 1930 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Charles Howell
Sibling · 1930 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
J Howell
Sibling · 1930 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
B Howell
Sibling · 1930 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Marion Howell
Sibling · 1930 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Junietta Howell
Sibling · 1930 · age 1
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jane Howell
Sibling · 1930 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frances Howell
Sibling · 1930 · age 8
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 — Roanoke, Virginia
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1930 US Federal Census — Roanoke, Virginia
Page Contents
48 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus2458unit:0351)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Edith Palmer | 17 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 52 | Virginia Palmer | 13 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 53 | Milton C. Palmer | 7 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 54 | Scott H. Jr. Palmer | 5 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 55 | John Palmer | 45 | Head | Truck Driver | Virginia |
| 56 | Nannie M. Palmer | 37 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 57 | Owen Buck Palmer | 16 | Step Son | — | Virginia |
| 58 | Gladys Palmer | 14 | Step Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 59 | Christine Palmer | 11 | Step Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 60 | J. T. Howell | 46 | Head | Supt. Tel. St. | North Carolina |
| 61 | Harriett E. Howell | 44 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 62 | J. T. Jr. Howell | 21 | Son | Clerk Dispatcher | Florida |
| 63 | Helen B. Howell | 19 | Daughter | Clerk | Georgia |
| 64 | Kathryn E. Howell | 17 | Daughter | Clerk | Georgia |
| 65 | John E. Howell THIS PERSON | 13 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 66 | Charles F. Howell | 10 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 67 | Frances E. Howell | 8 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 68 | B. Claude Howell | 6 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 69 | Jane E. Howell | 5 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 70 | Marion C. Howell | 2 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 71 | Junietta Howell | 1 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 72 | Sophia Corrin Howell | 79 | Mother | — | South Carolina |
| 73 | W. H. Thomas | 46 | Head | Conductor | Virginia |
| 74 | Nora G. Thomas | 42 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 75 | Harriett Helen Thomas | 15 | Step Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 76 | Clay M. Thomas | 14 | Step Son | — | Virginia |
| 77 | B. F. Bowles | 47 | Head | Contractor | Virginia |
| 78 | Willie A. Bowles | 49 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 79 | Layton R. Bowles | 23 | Son | Brick Layer | Virginia |
| 80 | Helen F. Bowles | 19 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 81 | B. F. Jr. Bowles | 17 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 82 | Edna C. Bowles | 15 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 83 | William R. Bowles | 13 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 84 | Earl E. Bowles | 9 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 85 | Mildred P. Bowles | 7 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 86 | C. E. Baird | 51 | Head | Farmer | Maryland |
| 87 | Allen Baird | 48 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 88 | Allen George Baird | 23 | Step Son | — | Virginia |
| 89 | R. L. Miller | 28 | Step Son | Machinist | Virginia |
| 90 | Katie Miller | 29 | Step Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 91 | Frances L. Miller | 5 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 92 | David A. Miller | 3 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 93 | E. T. Ayers | 44 | Head | Shop Worker | Virginia |
| 94 | Lula L. Ayers | 44 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 95 | Herbert Ayers | 21 | Son | Salesman | Virginia |
| 96 | Helen M. Ayers | 18 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 97 | Evelyn A. Ayers | 12 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 98 | Robert K. Dent | 17 | Boarder | — | Virginia |
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)