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John Potter — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Providence-County, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this John Potter across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Providence-County, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1855), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 85
b. ~1855
Male
Head
Born: Rhode Island
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Providence-County, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Potter |
| Given Name | John H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 85 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cranston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
| Township / Ward | Cranston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1855 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Allebaugh | Other | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Grace Potter | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Norman Allebaugh | Other | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| John Potter | Head | — | 85 | ~1855 |
| Worthy Allebaugh | Daughter | — | 29 | ~1911 |
Census Appearances
1900
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 51
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1849 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Potter |
| Given Name | John R |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Birth Month | June |
| Birth Year | 1849 |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Harness Maker |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1910
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 63
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1847 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Potter |
| Given Name | John B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Years Married | 15 |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | harness maker |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1920
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 72
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1848 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Potter |
| Given Name | John W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | Em |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1930
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 78
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1852 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Potter |
| Given Name | John H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 78 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Bookkeeper |
| Industry | Wholesale Grocery |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 40 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1940
Providence-County, Rhode …
Head, age 85
Providence-County, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1855 — 5 household members
| Surname | Potter |
| Given Name | John H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 85 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cranston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Occupation | none |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
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Our Model Tree links John Potter across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Potter
Head · 1940 · age 85 · b. ~1855 · Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03763-00395)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward F. Morgan | 52 | Head | Foreman | New York |
| 2 | Wally Morgan | 47 | Wife | None | Germany |
| 3 | Edward F. Jr. Morgan | 24 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 4 | Alfred F. Morgan | 16 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 5 | Henry A. Newton | 19 | Step-son | Maker Spools | Rhode Island |
| 6 | Andrew D. Johnson | 48 | Head | Carpenter | Rhode Island |
| 7 | Louise Johnson | 42 | Wife | None | England |
| 8 | Elizabeth L. Johnson | 14 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 9 | George Lakovia | 25 | Head | Spoon Spinner | Rhode Island |
| 10 | Beatrice E. Lakovia | 19 | Wife | Office Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 11 | Norman W. Spaulding | 29 | Head | Printer | Rhode Island |
| 12 | Gladys M. Spaulding | 28 | Wife | Etching | Rhode Island |
| 13 | Oscar C. Olson | 59 | Head | Carpenter | Sweden |
| 14 | Bertha A. Olson | 62 | Wife | None | Sweden |
| 15 | John H. Potter THIS PERSON | 85 | Head | None | Rhode Island |
| 16 | Grace Potter | 56 | Wife | None | Rhode Island |
| 17 | Norman Allebaugh | 47 | Son-in-law | Tool Maker | Rhode Island |
| 18 | Worthy A. Allebaugh | 29 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 19 | Norman P. Allebaugh | 8 | Grand-son | None | Rhode Island |
| 20 | Howard Brigham | 33 | Head | Chef | Connecticut |
| 21 | Edna S. Brigham | 33 | Wife | None | New York |
| 22 | Charles H. Brigham | 1 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 23 | Henry J. Latimer | 67 | Head | Operator | Northern Ireland |
| 24 | Josephine F. Latimer | 64 | Wife | None | Rhode Island |
| 25 | Lewis C. Swift | 43 | Head | Letter Carrier | Rhode Island |
| 26 | Louise D. Swift | 39 | Wife | None | Rhode Island |
| 27 | Lewis E. Swift | 13 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 28 | Louise M. Swift | 9 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 29 | John S. D. King | 40 | Head | Music Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Estelle D. King | 41 | Wife | Stenographer | Rhode Island |
| 31 | Bion K. Leathers | 35 | Head | Salesman | Rhode Island |
| 32 | Louise J. Leathers | 27 | Wife | None | Rhode Island |
| 33 | Eunice N. Leathers | 6 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 34 | Albert C. Leathers | 2 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 35 | Edward Lawton | 73 | Head | Boss | Connecticut |
| 36 | Rosella M. Lawton | 68 | Wife | None | Rhode Island |
| 37 | David Cranshaw | 57 | Head | Owner Manager | Rhode Island |
| 38 | Lillian A. Cranshaw | 57 | Wife | Clerk | England |
| 39 | David G. Cranshaw | 25 | Son | Delivery Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 40 | Cate Mary Cranshaw | 87 | Aunt | None | England |
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)