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Richard James — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Forsyth-County, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this Richard James across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Forsyth-County, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1927), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 13
b. ~1927
Male
Son
Born: North Carolina
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Forsyth-County, North Carolina |
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | Richard D |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Broadbay township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Forsyth |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
| Township / Ward | Broadbay Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1927 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Richard | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern James | Spouse | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Richard James | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Ray James | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Bill James | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Peggy James | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Edward James | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Egbert James | Head | — | 36 | ~1904 |
Census Appearances
1930
Forsyth, North …
Son, age 2
Forsyth, North Carolina · implied b. ~1928 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | Richard D |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1940
Forsyth-County, North …
Son, age 13
Forsyth-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1927 — 7 household members
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | Richard D |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Broadbay township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Forsyth |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north 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 Richard James across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Richard James
Son · 1940 · age 13 · b. ~1927 · North Carolina
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Sibling
Bill James
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Peggy James
Sibling · 1940 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ray James
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Edward James
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
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
1940 US Federal Census — Forsyth-County, North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Forsyth-County, North Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02907-00274)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylvia L Brier | 4 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 2 | Thomas E Johnson | 25 | Head | Realtor | North Carolina |
| 3 | Elizabeth L Johnson | 28 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 4 | Thomas E Jr Johnson | 1 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 5 | Ray B Johnson | 28 | Head | Realtor | North Carolina |
| 6 | Frances L Johnson | 25 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 7 | Ray B Jr Johnson | 1 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 8 | J Elzie Beamon | 51 | Head | Machine Mechanic | North Carolina |
| 9 | Nettie B Beamon | 50 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 10 | Albert Beamon | 24 | Son | Boarding Room | North Carolina |
| 11 | Ruth Beamon | 21 | Daughter | Saleswoman | North Carolina |
| 12 | J Wilbur Beamon | 26 | Head | Machine Operator | North Carolina |
| 13 | Velmer S Beamon | 21 | Wife | Cutting Machine | North Carolina |
| 14 | Jerry Lou Beamon | 2 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 15 | James E Bennett | 30 | Head | Supervisor | North Carolina |
| 16 | Adelaide L B Bennett | 26 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 17 | James E Jr Bennett | 9 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 18 | Nancy A Bennett | 4 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 19 | Charley H Bennett | 2 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 20 | Ray F Hartley | 29 | Head | Machine Operator | North Carolina |
| 21 | Alice Hartley | 27 | Wife | Tobacco Packer | North Carolina |
| 22 | Peggy F Hartley | 5 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 23 | Ray F Jr Hartley | 2 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 24 | Mable Hutchins | 24 | Lodger | — | North Carolina |
| 25 | Thomas W Hartley | 58 | Head | Salesman | North Carolina |
| 26 | Lilla M B Hartley | 56 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 27 | Thomas C Hartley | 31 | Son | Glass Blower | North Carolina |
| 28 | Beula Hartley | 21 | Daughter-in-law | — | North Carolina |
| 29 | Priscilla Hartley | 3 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 30 | Peyton F Southern | 25 | Lodger | Machine Operator | North Carolina |
| 31 | Hazel Southern | 22 | Daughter | Stamping Machine | North Carolina |
| 32 | Addison W Cole | 53 | Head | Milk Salesman | North Carolina |
| 33 | Annie P Cole | 24 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 34 | Egbert L James | 36 | Head | Carpenter | North Carolina |
| 35 | Fern G James | 37 | Wife | Dietician | North Carolina |
| 36 | Bill E James | 16 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 37 | Edward G James | 14 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 38 | Richard D James THIS PERSON | 13 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 39 | Ray C James | 8 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 40 | Peggy A James | 4 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
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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)