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Marion Martin — 1930 US Census Record
Model Tree available1930 United States Federal Census · Orangeburg, South Carolina
Our Model Tree links this Marion Martin across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Orangeburg, South Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents David & Samuel — first a son (b.~1911), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 19
b. ~1911
Male
Son
Born: South Carolina
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Orangeburg, South Carolina |
| Surname | Martin |
| Given Name | Marion |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Orange Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1911 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Marion | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herman Martin | Son | — | 10 | ~1920 |
| Joshua Martin | Son | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| Willie Martin | Son | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| Ada Martin | Other | — | 41 | ~1889 |
| David Martin | Head | — | 50 | ~1880 |
| Marion Martin | Son | — | 19 | ~1911 |
Census Appearances
1920
Orangeburg, South …
Son, age 8
Orangeburg, South Carolina · implied b. ~1912 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Martin |
| Given Name | Major |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1930
Orangeburg, South …
Son, age 19
Orangeburg, South Carolina · implied b. ~1911 — 6 household members
| Surname | Martin |
| Given Name | Marion |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1940
Orangeburg-County, South …
Head, age 30
Orangeburg-County, South Carolina · implied b. ~1910 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Martin |
| Given Name | Merlin |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Orangeburg |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Orangeburg |
| Occupation | Battery Filler |
| Industry | Cotton Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 884 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
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 Marion Martin across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father David Martin (~0.92 confidence) and father Samuel Martin (~0.92 confidence) and mother Hattie Martin (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
David Martin
b. ~1880
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Samuel Martin
b. ~1878
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Hattie Martin
b. ~1886
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Marion Martin
Son · 1930 · age 19 · b. ~1911 · South Carolina
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Sibling
Willie Martin
Sibling · 1930 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Joshua Martin
Sibling · 1930 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Herman Martin
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 — Orangeburg, South Carolina
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1930 US Federal Census — Orangeburg, South Carolina
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus2208unit:0746)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Evan Jamison | 45 | Head | — | South Carolina |
| 52 | John Jamison | 14 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 53 | Almeta Jamison | 12 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 54 | Flossie Franklin | 10 | Grand-daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 55 | Clara Mitchell | 2 | Grand-daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 56 | Willie Harrigance | 60 | Sister | — | South Carolina |
| 57 | Willie Stroman | 55 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 58 | Lizzie Stroman | 56 | Wife-H | — | South Carolina |
| 59 | Ella Mae Stroman | 11 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 60 | Azilee Stroman | 7 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 61 | Mozelle Stroman | 10 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 62 | Jerome Stroman | 5 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 63 | Harvey Stroman | 2 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 64 | Bertha Stroman | 0 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 65 | Amanda Randolph | 62 | Head | Farm Operator | South Carolina |
| 66 | Amanda Randolph | 23 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 67 | Julia Randolph | 17 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 68 | Ruby Randolph | 20 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 69 | Willie Green | 24 | Grand-son | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 70 | Jack Randolph | 8 | Grand-son | — | South Carolina |
| 71 | Jessie Mae Randolph | 7 | Grand-daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 72 | Wilamina Randolph | 5 | Grand-daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 73 | Charlie Benjamin | 15 | Grand-son | — | South Carolina |
| 74 | Edward Randolph | 65 | Head | Farm Operator | South Carolina |
| 75 | Hilla Randolph | 65 | Wife-H | — | South Carolina |
| 76 | Mamie Randolph | 20 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 77 | John Randolph | 12 | Grand-son | — | South Carolina |
| 78 | Fannie Katt | 47 | Head | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 79 | Sarah Katt | 24 | Daughter | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 80 | Hubert Katt | 16 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 81 | Anna Katt | 14 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 82 | Gertie Katt | 12 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 83 | Willie Edwards | 24 | Head | Farm Operator | South Carolina |
| 84 | Florence Edwards | 17 | Wife-H | — | South Carolina |
| 85 | Rosalie Edwards | 2 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 86 | Bernice Edwards | 0 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 87 | David Martin | 50 | Head | Farm Operator | South Carolina |
| 88 | Ada Martin | 41 | Wife-H | — | South Carolina |
| 89 | Marion Martin THIS PERSON | 19 | Son | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 90 | Joshua Martin | 18 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 91 | Willie Martin | 16 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 92 | Herman Martin | 10 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 93 | Thomas Douglas | 48 | Head | Farm Operator | South Carolina |
| 94 | Emma Douglas | 46 | Wife-H | — | South Carolina |
| 95 | Thomas Jr. Douglas | 20 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 96 | Herbert Douglas | 16 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 97 | Robert Douglas | 14 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 98 | Jesse Douglas | 10 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 99 | Irene Douglas | 8 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 100 | Molly Douglas | 5 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
Pedigree Summary
Marion + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)