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John Simms — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Washington, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this John Simms across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Washington, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Kentucky
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Washington, Kentucky |
| Surname | Simms |
| Given Name | John M |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Township / Ward | Magisterial District 4 Part Of |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1918 |
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 Simms | Son | — | 12 | ~1918 |
| Frank Simms | Head | — | 52 | ~1878 |
| Kate Simms | Other | — | 54 | ~1876 |
| Mary Simms | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1911 |
| Catherine Simms | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1913 |
| Frank Simms | Son | — | 24 | ~1906 |
| Martin Simms | Son | — | 22 | ~1908 |
| Bernice Simms | Son | — | 15 | ~1915 |
Census Appearances
1920
Washington, Kentucky
Son, age 2
Washington, Kentucky · implied b. ~1918 — 10 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Simms |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Washington, Kentucky
Son, age 12
Washington, Kentucky · implied b. ~1918 — 8 household members
| Surname | Simms |
| Given Name | John M |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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 Simms across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Washington, Kentucky, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
John Simms
Son · 1930 · age 12 · b. ~1918 · Kentucky
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Sibling
Catherine Simms
Sibling · 1930 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Simms
Sibling · 1930 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frank Simms
Sibling · 1930 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Martin Simms
Sibling · 1930 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Bernice Simms
Sibling · 1930 · age 15
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 — Washington, Kentucky
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1930 US Federal Census — Washington, Kentucky
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:kentuckycensus00reel780:0689)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Albert Jr Ward | 15 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 52 | Beatrice Ward | 13 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 53 | Mary Ward | 11 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 54 | Richard H Jr Ward | 7 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 55 | Ernest G Matchett | 57 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 56 | Annie A Matchett | 52 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 57 | Christine Stumph | 8 | Sister | — | Kentucky |
| 58 | Robert A Hatchett | 75 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 59 | Mamie Hatchett | 71 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 60 | Lillie G Drury | 57 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 61 | Lillian Arnold | 29 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 62 | Arvin W Arnold | 11 | Grandson | — | Kentucky |
| 63 | Roy Reynolds | 35 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 64 | Lillie Reynolds | 32 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 65 | John W Reynolds | 13 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 66 | Fannie L Reynolds | 10 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 67 | Irvin Reynolds | 8 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 68 | Mitchell Reynolds | 6 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 69 | Clifton Reynolds | 4 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 70 | Alvin Hatchett | 35 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 71 | T Van Morrison | 39 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 72 | Lillie Van Morrison | 39 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 73 | Alma Van Morrison | 14 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 74 | Sarah E Van Morrison | 11 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 75 | Lillie F Van Morrison | 8 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 76 | Morrison Jr Van Morrison | 5 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 77 | Frank A Simms | 52 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 78 | Kate M Simms | 54 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 79 | Frank W Jr Simms | 24 | Son | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 80 | Martin M Simms | 22 | Son | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 81 | Mary P Simms | 19 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 82 | Catherine A Simms | 17 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 83 | Bernice S Simms | 15 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 84 | John M Simms THIS PERSON | 12 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 85 | Lilliard Smith | 23 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 86 | Mary Z Smith | 23 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 87 | Lilliard Jr Smith | 1 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 88 | James Smith | 13 | Brother | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 89 | Albert Wright | 43 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 90 | Elizabeth Wright | 37 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 91 | Martin W Wright | 17 | Son | Farm Laborer | Kentucky |
| 92 | Louella Wright | 15 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 93 | Alva Wright | 13 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 94 | Julian Wright | 8 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 95 | Mabel Wright | 6 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 96 | Catherine Wright | 4 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 97 | James Wright | 2 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 98 | Dorothy Wright | 1 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 99 | Amanda Thompson | 80 | Mother-in-law | — | Kentucky |
| 100 | Louis Montgomery | 23 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
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)