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Mary Michael — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Monongalia-County, West Virginia
Our Model Tree links this Mary Michael across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Monongalia-County, West Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1872), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 68
b. ~1872
Female
Spouse
Born: West Virginia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Monongalia-County, West Virginia |
| Surname | Michael |
| Given Name | Mary Ellen |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Clinton District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Monongalia |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
| Township / Ward | Clinton District |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1872 |
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 Mary | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Michael | Other | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Mary Michael | Spouse | — | 68 | ~1872 |
| Herschel Michael | Head | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Nepheus Michael | Son | — | 36 | ~1904 |
Census Appearances
1920
Monongalia, West …
Spouse, age 46
Monongalia, West Virginia · implied b. ~1874 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Michael |
| Given Name | Mary E |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
1930
Monongalia, West …
Other, age 56
Monongalia, West Virginia · implied b. ~1874 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Michael |
| Given Name | Mary E. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife-H |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
1940
Monongalia-County, West …
Spouse, age 68
Monongalia-County, West Virginia · implied b. ~1872 — 4 household members
| Surname | Michael |
| Given Name | Mary Ellen |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Clinton District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Monongalia |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
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Our Model Tree links Mary Michael across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Mary Michael
Spouse · 1940 · age 68 · b. ~1872 · West Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Monongalia-County, West Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Monongalia-County, West Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04432-00366)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Carrel Jackson | 29 | Head | Lumberman | West Virginia |
| 42 | Rita N. Jackson | 24 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 43 | James Owen Jackson | 1 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 44 | Lara D. Moore | 29 | Head | Asst. Mail Carrier | West Virginia |
| 45 | Edward H. Moore | 11 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 46 | Warren D. Moore | 8 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 47 | Charles L. Brown | 53 | Head | Ferryman | West Virginia |
| 48 | Anna M. Brown | 76 | Mother | — | West Virginia |
| 49 | Victor Radatich | 45 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 50 | Mary Radatich | 43 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 51 | Anna Radatich | 18 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 52 | Jennie Radatich | 16 | Daughter | Handy Girl | West Virginia |
| 53 | Lida Copley | 48 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 54 | Dorothy Copley | 18 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 55 | Myrtle Copley | 17 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 56 | Ruth Copley | 14 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 57 | Francis Copley | 9 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 58 | Jay Copley | 12 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 59 | James Smallwood | 34 | Head | Hoistman | West Virginia |
| 60 | Jessie E. Smallwood | 29 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 61 | James Jr. Smallwood | 11 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 62 | Donald E. Smallwood | 9 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 63 | Larry Lee Smallwood | 7 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 64 | Bonnetta M. Smallwood | 5 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 65 | Carroll L. Smallwood | 2 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 66 | Eddie L. Smallwood | 0 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 67 | Herschel A. Michael | 28 | Head | Farmer | West Virginia |
| 68 | Mary Ellen Michael THIS PERSON | 68 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 69 | Nepheus P. Michael | 36 | Son | Constructor | West Virginia |
| 70 | Gladys M. Michael | 38 | Daughter-in-law | — | West Virginia |
| 71 | Frank Basich | 45 | Head | Quarryman | Yugoslavia |
| 72 | Amelia Basich | 32 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 73 | Emil Basich | 12 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 74 | Goldie Basich | 11 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 75 | Frances Basich | 3 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 76 | Arnett P. Brand | 37 | Head | Laborer | West Virginia |
| 77 | Virginia Brand | 65 | Mother | — | West Virginia |
| 78 | John F. Brand | 30 | Brother | — | West Virginia |
| 79 | Herbert Munson | 46 | Head | Farmer | West Virginia |
| 80 | Sena Munson | 42 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
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)