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Martha Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Henry-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this Martha Thomas across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Henry-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1875), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 65
b. ~1875
Female
Spouse
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Henry-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Martha E. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Magisterial District 1 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Henry |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Township / Ward | Magisterial District 1 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1875 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Martha | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Giles | Daughter | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Cash Thomas | Head | — | 73 | ~1867 |
| Edward Giles | Other | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Martha Thomas | Spouse | — | 65 | ~1875 |
Census Appearances
1920
Henry, Kentucky
Spouse, age 45
Henry, Kentucky · implied b. ~1875 — 9 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Martha E. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Henry, Kentucky
Spouse, age 55
Henry, Kentucky · implied b. ~1875 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Martha E |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Henry-County, Kentucky
Spouse, age 65
Henry-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1875 — 4 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Martha E. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Magisterial District 1 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Henry |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links Martha Thomas across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Martha Thomas
Spouse · 1940 · age 65 · b. ~1875 · Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Henry-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Henry-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01317-00272)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Charlie O'Brien | 18 | Son | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 42 | James O'Brien | 14 | Son | Farm Laborer | Kentucky |
| 43 | Dave Jr. O'Brien | 12 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 44 | Ross O'Brien | 9 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 45 | Guthrie O'Brien | 6 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 46 | Mary O'Brien | 4 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 47 | Kenneth O'Brien | 1 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 48 | Samuel Browning | 63 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 49 | Emma Browning | 56 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 50 | William B. Browning | 28 | Son | Farm Laborer | Kentucky |
| 51 | Achie P. Browning | 17 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 52 | John J. Browning | 10 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 53 | James A. Marksberry | 61 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 54 | Lucy Marksberry | 53 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 55 | Lamar Marksberry | 15 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 56 | Walter L. Mcdowell | 38 | Lodger | Farm Laborer | Kentucky |
| 57 | Levi E. Thurmond | 61 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 58 | Laura Thurmond | 46 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 59 | Ross Thurmond | 27 | Son | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 60 | Joe T. Thurmond | 22 | Son | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 61 | William P. Thurmond | 18 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 62 | Russell C. Roberts | 11 | Nephew | — | Kentucky |
| 63 | James W. Thurmond | 79 | Uncle | — | Kentucky |
| 64 | Cash E. Thomas | 73 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 65 | Martha E. Thomas THIS PERSON | 65 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 66 | Laura E. Giles | 43 | Daughter | Teacher | Kentucky |
| 67 | Edward T. Giles | 17 | Grandson | — | Kentucky |
| 68 | Cash R. Thomas | 24 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 69 | Nellie C. Thomas | 21 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 70 | James C. Thomas | 39 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 71 | Ethel Thomas | 36 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 72 | Wesley L. Thomas | 15 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 73 | James C. Jr. Thomas | 13 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 74 | Gus Thomas | 3 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 75 | Spencer D. Mccardwell | 64 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 76 | Mary S. Mccardwell | 25 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 77 | Nicholas Mccardwell | 32 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 78 | Zela Mccardwell | 34 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 79 | Rule D. Smoot | 67 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 80 | Daisy Smoot | 62 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
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)