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John Parker — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Montgomery-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this John Parker across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Montgomery-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1858), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 82
b. ~1858
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Montgomery-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Parker |
| Given Name | John K. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 82 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Linden Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Montgomery |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Industry | Building |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 5 |
| Income (1939) | 500 |
| Highest Grade | C-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Township / Ward | Linden Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1858 |
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.
2 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracie Parker | Daughter | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| John Parker | Head | — | 82 | ~1858 |
Census Appearances
1920
Montgomery, Indiana
Head, age 62
Montgomery, Indiana · implied b. ~1858 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Parker |
| Given Name | John K |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Industry | Construction Building |
| Class of Worker | Em |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Montgomery, Indiana
Head, age 72
Montgomery, Indiana · implied b. ~1858 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Parker |
| Given Name | John K |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Industry | Carpenter |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2000 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Montgomery-County, Indiana
Head, age 82
Montgomery-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1858 — 2 household members
| Surname | Parker |
| Given Name | John K. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 82 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Linden Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Montgomery |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Industry | Building |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 5 |
| Income (1939) | 500 |
| Highest Grade | C-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links John Parker across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Parker
Head · 1940 · age 82 · b. ~1858 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Montgomery-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Montgomery-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01080-00227)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Eutaler | 3 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 2 | Ramona Eutaler | 1 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 3 | Delbert Simmons | 38 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 4 | Margaret Simmons | 28 | Wife | Maid | Indiana |
| 5 | Thomas Wilson | 57 | Head | Contractor | Indiana |
| 6 | Etta R. Wilson | 54 | Wife | Seamstress | Indiana |
| 7 | William Meyers | 81 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 8 | Mertie Layton | 53 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 9 | Forest Guard | 28 | Head | Driver | Indiana |
| 10 | Marie Guard | 24 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 11 | Barbara Guard | 5 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 12 | Patricia Guard | 3 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 13 | Timothy Guard | 2 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 14 | Hade Hood | 63 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 15 | Goldie Hood | 53 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 16 | George Drane | 60 | Head | Recreation Attendant | Kentucky |
| 17 | Mary Drane | 59 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 18 | William Ryker | 44 | Head | Carpenter | Indiana |
| 19 | Eva Ryker | 42 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 20 | Edell Ryker | 15 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 21 | Thelma Ryker | 11 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 22 | Norma Ryker | 10 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 23 | Leah Ryker | 6 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 24 | Herald Lyon | 28 | Head | Builder | Indiana |
| 25 | Gladys Lyon | 27 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 26 | Allen L. Lyon | 3 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 27 | Dorothy Lyon | 1 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 28 | John K. Parker THIS PERSON | 82 | Head | Contractor | Indiana |
| 29 | Gracie J. Parker | 57 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 30 | Albert R. Parker | 52 | Head | Contractor | Indiana |
| 31 | Morris Smith | 33 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 32 | Augusta Smith | 30 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 33 | Ralph Smith | 3 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 34 | Frank Nestor | 49 | Head | Proprietor | Nebraska |
| 35 | Hazel Nestor | 39 | Wife | Waitress | Illinois |
| 36 | Glenn King | 38 | Head | Assistant Supervisor | Indiana |
| 37 | Elma King | 35 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 38 | Maxine King | 15 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 39 | Virginia King | 14 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 40 | Junior King | 12 | Son | — | Indiana |
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)