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Mary Howard — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Middlesex, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Mary Howard across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Middlesex, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1863), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 67
b. ~1863
Female
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Widowed
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Middlesex, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Mary A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 13 |
| Father's Birthplace | Newfoundland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Newfoundland |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 9,000 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Township / Ward | Somerville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1863 |
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 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Mary | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Howard | Daughter | — | 32 | ~1898 |
| Mary Howard | Head | — | 67 | ~1863 |
| John Howard | Son | — | 28 | ~1902 |
| Joseph Howard | Son | — | 34 | ~1896 |
| William Howard | Son | — | 26 | ~1904 |
Census Appearances
1920
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Head, age 57
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1863 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Mary A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Head, age 67
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1863 — 5 household members
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Mary A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 13 |
| Father's Birthplace | Newfoundland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Newfoundland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 9,000 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Other, age 77
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1863 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Marie |
| Relationship to Head | Mother-in-law |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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Our Model Tree links Mary Howard across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Mary Howard
Head · 1930 · age 67 · b. ~1863 · Massachusetts
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1930 US Federal Census — Middlesex, Massachusetts
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1930 US Federal Census — Middlesex, Massachusetts
Page Contents
49 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:massachusettscensus00reel927:0602)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Mary Destafano | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Kate A. Magna | 70 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Nellie White | 59 | Maid | Maid | Irish Free State |
| 55 | Arthur P. Cotter | 32 | Head | Foreman | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Mildred B. Cotter | 29 | Wife | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Ursulla W. Brown | 67 | Head | — | Canada English |
| 58 | Estelle M. Royal | 45 | Daughter | Trained Nurse | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Ernest W. Cathell | 41 | Head | Conductor | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Ethel F. Cathell | 41 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Nellie W. Mcclaskey | 61 | Aunt | Knitter | New York |
| 62 | Mary A. Howard THIS PERSON | 67 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Joseph S. Howard | 34 | Son | Steamfitter | Massachusetts |
| 64 | John A. Howard | 28 | Son | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 65 | William G. Howard | 26 | Son | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Anne E. Howard | 32 | Daughter | Book Keeper | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Robert A. Shepley | 46 | Head | Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 68 | Mary M. Shepley | 46 | Wife | Coat Maker | Massachusetts |
| 69 | John W. Harding | 70 | Head | Cooper | England |
| 70 | Winnifred Harding | 65 | Wife | — | Canada English |
| 71 | Francis A. Harding | 40 | Son | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 72 | John E. Harding | 31 | Son | Mechanic | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Edwin R. Harding | 25 | Son | Agent | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Philip Mueca | 12 | Ward | — | Massachusetts |
| 75 | John J. Hourihan | 35 | Head | Expressman | England |
| 76 | Virginia Hourihan | 30 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 77 | John J. Jr. Hourihan | 3 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Ludwig A. Burkmaier | 49 | Boarder | Expressman | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Joseph H. Sostle | 39 | Head | Expressman | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Helen E. Sostle | 30 | Wife | Waitress | Massachusetts |
| 81 | Esther L. Sostle | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 82 | Marie G. Sostle | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 83 | Russell C. Hayes | 56 | Head | Superintendent | Canada English |
| 84 | Lutie W. Hayes | 55 | Wife | — | Canada English |
| 85 | Elsa Whalen | 88 | Mother | — | Canada English |
| 86 | Lela G. Wilson | 55 | Head | Seamstress | Maine |
| 87 | Percy M. Wilson | 35 | Son | Locomotive Fireman | Maine |
| 88 | Lyla G. Wilson | 55 | Head | Seamstress | Maine |
| 89 | Percy M. Wilson | 35 | Son | Fireman | Maine |
| 90 | William J. Murphy | 52 | Head | Grocer (Retail) | New York |
| 91 | Bridget A. Murphy | 47 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 92 | Frederick C. Murphy | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 93 | Thomas J. Murphy | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 94 | Eugene R. Wallace | 22 | Head | Carpenter | New Hampshire |
| 95 | Rose M. Wallace | 22 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 96 | Robert J. Wallace | 2 | Son | — | New Hampshire |
| 97 | Stephen Connolly | 30 | Head | Laborer | Irish Free State |
| 98 | Bridie Connolly | 26 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 99 | Kathleen M. Connolly | 0 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 100 | Michael O'Keefe | 22 | Brother-in-law | Porter | Irish Free State |
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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)