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Robert Bowman — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Robert Bowman across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Benjamine & Frank — first a son (b.~1913), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 27
b. ~1913
Male
Son
Born: Ohio
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Bowman |
| Given Name | Robert C. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Richmond |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Industry | Lunch Stand |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 220 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Township / Ward | Richmond |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1913 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enid Bowman | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Benjamine Bowman | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Clifton Bowman | Son | — | 30 | ~1910 |
| Robert Bowman | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Olive Bowman | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Nathan Bowman | Son | — | 29 | ~1911 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wayne, Indiana
Son, age 7
Wayne, Indiana · implied b. ~1913 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bowman |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Wayne, Indiana
Son, age 17
Wayne, Indiana · implied b. ~1913 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bowman |
| Given Name | Robert A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Waiter |
| Industry | Lunch Room |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Wayne-County, Indiana
Son, age 27
Wayne-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1913 — 6 household members
| Surname | Bowman |
| Given Name | Robert C. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Richmond |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Industry | Lunch Stand |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 220 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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 Robert Bowman across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Benjamine Bowman (~0.92 confidence) and father Frank Bowman (~0.92 confidence) and mother Enid Bowman (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Benjamine Bowman
b. ~1885
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Frank Bowman
b. ~1885
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Enid Bowman
b. ~1885
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Robert Bowman
Son · 1940 · age 27 · b. ~1913 · Indiana
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Sibling
Nathan Bowman
Sibling · 1940 · age 29
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Olive Bowman
Sibling · 1940 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clifton Bowman
Sibling · 1940 · age 30
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 — Wayne-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Wayne-County, Indiana
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01109-00253)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Adeline Rohe | 39 | Sister | Part Owner | Indiana |
| 42 | Margaret Rohe | 60 | Sister | — | Indiana |
| 43 | Sarah Rohe | 65 | Sister | — | Indiana |
| 44 | Pearl L. Grey | 70 | Sister | — | Indiana |
| 46 | J. Glenn Smith | 55 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 47 | Edna G. Smith | 54 | Wife | Clerk | Indiana |
| 48 | Margaret L. Smith | 22 | Daughter | Manager | Indiana |
| 49 | Jane Smith | 20 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Indiana |
| 50 | Charlie Fornshany | 69 | Head | Owner | Indiana |
| 51 | Mrs. Chas. Fornshany | 69 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 52 | Charles Gehrung | 62 | Head | Salesman | Ohio |
| 53 | Susie Gehrung | 48 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 54 | Ruth Shanks | 24 | Lodger | Bookkeeper | Ind |
| 55 | James P. Dillon | 52 | Head | Engineer | Indiana |
| 56 | Mary A. Dillon | 51 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 57 | Mary L. Dillon | 23 | Daughter | Teacher | Indiana |
| 58 | James Jr. Dillon | 24 | Son | Product Clerk | Indiana |
| 59 | Elizabeth Mcnull | 70 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 60 | Mary Mcnull | 47 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 61 | Rosella Mcnull | 36 | Daughter | Teacher | Ohio |
| 62 | Thomas Mcnull | 4 | Grandson | — | Indiana |
| 63 | Frank R. James | 59 | Head | Proprietor | Indiana |
| 64 | Beulah James | 51 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 65 | Ruth M. James | 27 | Daughter | Bk. Keeper | Indiana |
| 66 | Robert D. Lake | 71 | Head | Steam & E. Engin. | Mass |
| 67 | Edwin P. Brinkley | 78 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 68 | Nannie Brinkley | 72 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 69 | Ida M. Brinkley | 44 | Daughter | Clerical | Indiana |
| 70 | Katherine Thomas | 37 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 71 | Harry D. Thomas | 35 | Son in Law | Foreman | Ohio |
| 72 | Benjamine G. Bowman | 55 | Head | Owner & Cook | Kansas |
| 73 | Enid Bowman | 55 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 74 | Clifton H. Bowman | 30 | Son | Draftsman | Ohio |
| 75 | Nathan Bowman | 29 | Son | Painter | Ohio |
| 76 | Robert C. Bowman THIS PERSON | 27 | Son | Cook | Ohio |
| 77 | Olive M. Bowman | 24 | Daughter | Stenographer | Ohio |
| 78 | George Smith | 61 | Head | Contr. Prop. | Indiana |
| 79 | Elizabeth Smith | 60 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 80 | Mary E. Smith | 32 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
Pedigree Summary
Robert + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)