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John Williamson — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this John Williamson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Pope-County, Arkansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Fred & Leonard — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 22
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Arkansas
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Pope-County, Arkansas |
| Surname | Williamson |
| Given Name | John A B |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Russellville city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pope |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Packer |
| Industry | Wheat Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 325 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
| Occupation | Packer |
| Township / Ward | Russellville City |
| 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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Williamson | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Leonard Williamson | Head | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| John Williamson | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Thomas Williamson | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Mamie Williamson | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1920
Pope, Arkansas
Son, age 2
Pope, Arkansas · implied b. ~1918 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williamson |
| Given Name | John R. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Father's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
1930
Pope, Arkansas
Son, age 12
Pope, Arkansas · implied b. ~1918 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williamson |
| Given Name | John R |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Age at First Marriage | 12 |
| Father's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
1940
Pope-County, Arkansas
Son, age 22
Pope-County, Arkansas · implied b. ~1918 — 5 household members
| Surname | Williamson |
| Given Name | John A B |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Russellville city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pope |
| Occupation | Packer |
| Industry | Wheat Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 325 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
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 Williamson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Fred Williamson (~0.92 confidence) and father Leonard Williamson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mamie Williamson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mamie Williamson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Fred Williamson
b. ~1893
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Leonard Williamson
b. ~1896
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mamie Williamson
b. ~1896
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mamie Williamson
b. ~1896
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
John Williamson
Son · 1940 · age 22 · b. ~1918 · Arkansas
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Sibling
Thomas Williamson
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Catherine Williamson
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
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 — Pope-County, Arkansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Pope-County, Arkansas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00164-00293)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alvis Harness | 30 | Head | Line Handyman | Arkansas |
| 2 | Rosa Harness | 31 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 3 | William Carl Harness | 8 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 4 | Robert Edward Harness | 4 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 5 | Edna Gail Harness | 2 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 6 | Charles Bowen | 30 | Head | Salesman | Arkansas |
| 7 | Mona Bowen | 29 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 8 | John W James | 74 | Head | Laborer | Arkansas |
| 9 | Nellie R James | 65 | Wife | Seamstress | Tennessee |
| 10 | Mrs R. C. White | 62 | Head | — | Arkansas |
| 11 | Auvina White | 38 | Daughter | Teacher | Arkansas |
| 12 | Eugene Riley | 25 | Head | Manufacturer | Arkansas |
| 13 | Marjorie D Riley | 30 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 14 | Marie Anne Riley | 4 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 15 | Edwin Purvis | 23 | Head | Salesman | Arkansas |
| 16 | Larine Purvis | 21 | Wife | Saleslady | Arkansas |
| 17 | Leonard Williamson | 44 | Head | Clerk | Arkansas |
| 18 | Mamie Williamson | 44 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 19 | John A B Williamson THIS PERSON | 22 | Son | Packer | Arkansas |
| 20 | Catherine Williamson | 19 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 21 | Thomas L Williamson | 5 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 22 | Charlie Harris | 53 | Head | Salesman | Arkansas |
| 23 | Effie B Harris | 40 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 24 | Harrison Hosie Harris | 11 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 25 | Roscoe Bradley | 51 | Roomer | Laborer | Arkansas |
| 26 | Alta Cox | 57 | Roomer | Teacher | Kansas |
| 27 | Joe Bradley | 17 | Roomer | — | Arkansas |
| 28 | John H Harris | 81 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 29 | Alice Harris | 65 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 30 | Kenneth Harris | 8 | Grandchild | — | Arkansas |
| 31 | Charlie Ashmore | 35 | Head | Clerk | Arkansas |
| 32 | Ruth Ashmore | 33 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 33 | E. Z. Harris | 25 | Head | Truck Driver | Arkansas |
| 34 | Maxine Harris | 20 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 35 | James E Harris | 4 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 36 | John E Harris | 1 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 37 | Christine Townsend | 17 | Roomer | House Helper | Arkansas |
| 38 | James E Bonds | 57 | Head | P. C. Clerk | Arkansas |
| 39 | Emma Bonds | 55 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 40 | Louise Bonds | 18 | Daughter | Clerk | Arkansas |
Pedigree Summary
John + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)