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Mary Stephens — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Mclennan-County, Texas
Our Model Tree links this Mary Stephens across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Mclennan-County, Texas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1893), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 47
b. ~1893
Female
Spouse
Born: Texas
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Mclennan-County, Texas |
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | Mary E. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Waco City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | McLennan |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
| Township / Ward | Waco City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1893 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Stephens | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Gordon Stephens | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Bernard Stephens | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Mary Stephens | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
Census Appearances
1920
Mclennan, Texas
Spouse, age 28
Mclennan, Texas · implied b. ~1892 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
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Household
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | Mary E. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1930
Mclennan, Texas
Spouse, age 39
Mclennan, Texas · implied b. ~1891 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | Mary E |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1940
Mclennan-County, Texas
Spouse, age 47
Mclennan-County, Texas · implied b. ~1893 — 4 household members
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | Mary E. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Waco City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | McLennan |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
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Our Model Tree links Mary Stephens across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Mary Stephens
Spouse · 1940 · age 47 · b. ~1893 · Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Mclennan-County, Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Mclennan-County, Texas
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04100-00220)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August Quatermuelle | 77 | Lodger | — | Wisconsin |
| 2 | C. H. Hudnell | 52 | Head | Machinist | Alabama |
| 3 | Alice Hudnell | 49 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 4 | Jack Hudnell | 24 | Son | Decorator | Texas |
| 5 | J. R. Crompton | 52 | Head | Bookkeeper | Arkansas |
| 6 | Elda Crompton | 49 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 7 | Ellis E. Crompton | 26 | Son | Clerk | Texas |
| 8 | Ruth Crompton | 22 | Daughter | Saleslady | Texas |
| 9 | Sarah Crompton | 21 | Daughter | Saleslady | Texas |
| 10 | Rand Crompton | 18 | Son | Clerk | Texas |
| 11 | Harold Crompton | 14 | Son | — | Texas |
| 12 | Betty Crompton | 12 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 13 | Billy Rice | 26 | Daughter | Cashier | Texas |
| 14 | Barbara Rice | 6 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 15 | Jack D. Crompton | 5 | Son | — | Texas |
| 16 | Eulah Whiteley | 58 | Head | — | Texas |
| 17 | Cellene Whiteley | 28 | Daughter | Teacher | Texas |
| 18 | Gussie Ellen Whiteley | 17 | Daughter | Secretary | Texas |
| 19 | H. R. Roques | 26 | Head | Salesman | Texas |
| 20 | Hazel Roques | 25 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 21 | T. H. Stephens | 49 | Head | Cashier | Texas |
| 22 | Mary E. Stephens THIS PERSON | 47 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 23 | Gordon Stephens | 23 | Son | Messenger | Texas |
| 24 | Bernard Stephens | 20 | Son | Trucker | Texas |
| 25 | Robt. E. O'Connell | 53 | Head | Contractor | Texas |
| 26 | Alice O'Connell | 57 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 27 | James A. Smith | 34 | Head | Engineer | Texas |
| 28 | Lola Mae Smith | 34 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 29 | James E. Smith | 8 | Son | — | Texas |
| 30 | Benj. Glantz | 35 | Head | Fireman | Texas |
| 31 | May Glantz | 30 | Wife | Clerk | Texas |
| 32 | James Glantz | 10 | Son | — | Texas |
| 33 | S. M. Dickerson | 71 | Head | Engineer | Illinois |
| 34 | Josie Dickerson | 70 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 35 | L. E. Dickerson | 40 | Son | Salesman | Texas |
| 36 | Loye Dickerson | 35 | Daughter-in-law | — | Texas |
| 37 | Patsy Dickerson | 13 | Granddaughter | — | Texas |
| 38 | Robert Dickerson | 11 | Grandson | — | Texas |
| 39 | Sue Dickerson | 3 | Granddaughter | — | Texas |
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)