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Luther Williams — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Macon, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Luther Williams across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Macon, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 14
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: Tennessee
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Macon, Illinois |
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Luther |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
| Township / Ward | Decatur City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Luther | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leona Williams | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1929 |
| Benjamin Williams | Son | — | 4 | ~1926 |
| Ruth Williams | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1923 |
| Ben Williams | Head | — | 43 | ~1887 |
| Luther Williams | Son | — | 14 | ~1916 |
| Norman Williams | Son | — | 10 | ~1920 |
| Orazna Williams | Son | — | 19 | ~1911 |
| Mary Williams | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1918 |
| Hattie Williams | Spouse | — | 40 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Piatt, Illinois
Son, age 4
Piatt, Illinois · implied b. ~1916 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Luther |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1930
Macon, Illinois
Son, age 14
Macon, Illinois · implied b. ~1916 — 9 household members
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Luther |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
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 Luther Williams across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Luther Williams
Son · 1930 · age 14 · b. ~1916 · Illinois
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Sibling
Benjamin Williams
Sibling · 1930 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Williams
Sibling · 1930 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ruth Williams
Sibling · 1930 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Orazna Williams
Sibling · 1930 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Leona Williams
Sibling · 1930 · age 1
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Norman Williams
Sibling · 1930 · age 10
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 — Macon, Illinois
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1930 US Federal Census — Macon, Illinois
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:illinoiscensus00reel538:0449)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel M Travis | 42 | Roomer | Switchman | Illinois |
| 2 | Clarence Williams | 30 | Head | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 3 | Flora M Williams | 18 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 4 | Arthur D Williams | 2 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 5 | Ben O Williams | 43 | Head | Packer | Tennessee |
| 6 | Hattie Williams | 40 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 7 | Orazna Williams | 19 | Son | Polisher | Tennessee |
| 8 | Luther Williams THIS PERSON | 14 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 9 | Mary Williams | 12 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 10 | Norman Williams | 10 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 11 | Ruth Williams | 7 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 12 | Benjamin Williams | 4 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 13 | Leona Williams | 1 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 14 | Elmer E Roby | 53 | Head | Drain Layer | Illinois |
| 15 | Effie F Roby | 52 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 16 | Rollie D Morgret | 33 | Head | Brakeman | Illinois |
| 17 | Daisy B Morgret | 29 | Wife | Manager | Iowa |
| 18 | Paul G Gano | 30 | Head | Electrician | Illinois |
| 19 | Maquet E Gano | 24 | Wife | Telephone Operator | Illinois |
| 20 | John C Eckart | 20 | Roomer | Electrician | Illinois |
| 21 | Herbert Thomas | 27 | Head | Moulder | Kentucky |
| 22 | Francis Thomas | 21 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 23 | Dale E Thomas | 4 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 24 | Florence Thomas | 2 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 25 | Delbert G Thomas | 0 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 26 | Cynthia Henson | 20 | Cousin | Seamstress | Kentucky |
| 27 | Cecil Henson | 24 | Cousin | Furnace Man | Kentucky |
| 28 | George W Hott | 63 | Head | Watchman | Ohio |
| 29 | Maggie M Hott | 57 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 30 | Paul G Hott | 19 | Son | Inspector | Illinois |
| 31 | Luder G Hott | 14 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 32 | Junior D Hott | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 33 | Ralph C Clifton | 20 | Nephew | Electrician | Illinois |
| 34 | Jerome M Callaway | 34 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 35 | Mary Callaway | 39 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 36 | Henry Miller | 25 | Roomer | Hod Carrier | Kentucky |
| 37 | William E Quinn | 60 | Head | Boiler Maker | Illinois |
| 38 | Annie E Quinn | 59 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 39 | James P Quinn | 21 | Son | Car Repairer | Illinois |
| 40 | Daniel Quinn | 18 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 41 | John T Handley | 60 | Brother-in-law | Boiler Maker | at Sea |
| 42 | Max E Tupick | 32 | Head | Boiler Maker | Michigan |
| 43 | Wava Tupick | 29 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 44 | William E Tupick | 10 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 45 | Joseph D Shisler | 32 | Head | Carpenter | Illinois |
| 46 | Alvina M Shisler | 30 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 47 | Darwin W Shisler | 12 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 48 | John G Offenstein | 56 | Head | Polisher | Illinois |
| 49 | Mary J Offenstein | 48 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 50 | Kenneth S Offenstein | 22 | Son | Barber | Illinois |
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)