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Robert Gardner — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Pitt-County, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this Robert Gardner across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Pitt-County, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1879), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 61
b. ~1879
Male
Head
Born: North Carolina
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Pitt-County, North Carolina |
| Surname | Gardner |
| Given Name | Robert A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Some house |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Some house |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Retail Grocery Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 1000 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Fountain Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1879 |
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 Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Gardner | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Adrian Gardner | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Robert Gardner | Head | — | 61 | ~1879 |
| Norman Gardner | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
Census Appearances
1920
Pitt, North …
Head, age 42
Pitt, North Carolina · implied b. ~1878 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gardner |
| Given Name | Robt. L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | U S |
| Mother's Birthplace | U S |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Industry | Gen Store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | F |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | O |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1930
Pitt, North …
Head, age 52
Pitt, North Carolina · implied b. ~1878 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gardner |
| Given Name | Robert H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Industry | Dry Goods Store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | $5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1940
Pitt-County, North …
Head, age 61
Pitt-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1879 — 4 household members
| Surname | Gardner |
| Given Name | Robert A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Some house |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Some house |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Retail Grocery Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 1000 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
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Our Model Tree links Robert Gardner across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Gardner
Head · 1940 · age 61 · b. ~1879 · North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Pitt-County, North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Pitt-County, North Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02959-00005)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James M. Horton | 43 | Head | Cashier | North Carolina |
| 2 | Mary D. Horton | 42 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 3 | Mary A. Horton | 9 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 4 | James M. Horton | 6 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 5 | Jesse P. Yelverton | 42 | Head | Merchant - Farmer | North Carolina |
| 6 | Daphne O. Yelverton | 40 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 7 | Jesse P. Yelverton | 11 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 8 | Daphne O. Yelverton | 10 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 9 | Lona B. Owens | 61 | Helper | — | North Carolina |
| 10 | Wiley C. Yelverton | 32 | Lodger | Clerk | North Carolina |
| 11 | Vernon J. Owens | 45 | Head | Merchant | North Carolina |
| 12 | Vernon F. Owens | 19 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 13 | Jean M. Owens | 17 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 14 | Edward Owens | 13 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 15 | Nellie C. Owens | 47 | Sister | — | North Carolina |
| 16 | Mary Balle | 36 | Lodger | Teacher | North Carolina |
| 17 | Ruth Pittman | 28 | Lodger | Teacher | North Carolina |
| 18 | Dorothy Smith | 22 | Lodger | Teacher | North Carolina |
| 19 | Elijah Brooks | 26 | Lodger | Teacher | North Carolina |
| 20 | Norwood Yelverton | 60 | Head | Merchant - Farmer | North Carolina |
| 21 | Thelma B. Yelverton | 41 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 22 | Ima C. Yelverton | 18 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 23 | Ruth C. Yelverton | 16 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 24 | Doris L. Yelverton | 10 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 25 | Mae W. Jefferson | 47 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 26 | William W. Jefferson | 17 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 27 | Robert A. Gardner THIS PERSON | 61 | Head | Clerk | North Carolina |
| 28 | Alma B. Gardner | 60 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 29 | Adrian Gardner | 28 | Son | Delivery Clerk | North Carolina |
| 30 | Norman Gardner | 19 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 31 | Ed T. Vines | 41 | Head | Disabled War Veteran | North Carolina |
| 32 | Maggie A. Vines | 40 | Wife | Washerwoman | North Carolina |
| 33 | Margaret Vines | 17 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 34 | Rebecca Vines | 15 | Daughter | Cook | North Carolina |
| 35 | Carlton Vines | 6 | Grandson | — | North Carolina |
| 36 | Mark C. Smith | 47 | Head | Salesman | North Carolina |
| 37 | Robert A. Fountain | 37 | Head | Merchant | North Carolina |
| 38 | Mary B. Fountain | 36 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 39 | Betsy W. Fountain | 11 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 40 | Robert A. Fountain | 7 | Son | — | North Carolina |
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)