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Robert Horton — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Steuben-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Robert Horton across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Steuben-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1914), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 26
b. ~1914
Male
Son
Born: New York
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Steuben-County, New York |
| Surname | Horton |
| Given Name | Robert A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Campbell Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Steuben |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Industry | On farm |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 888 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Township / Ward | Campbell Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1914 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Horton | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Clarence Horton | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Elizabeth Horton | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Louise Horton | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Marie Horton | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Chester Horton | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
Census Appearances
1930
Steuben, New …
Son, age 15
Steuben, New York · implied b. ~1915 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Horton |
| Given Name | Robert A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Steuben-County, New …
Son, age 26
Steuben-County, New York · implied b. ~1914 — 6 household members
| Surname | Horton |
| Given Name | Robert A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Campbell Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Steuben |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Industry | On farm |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 888 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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 Horton across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Robert Horton
Son · 1940 · age 26 · b. ~1914 · New York
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Sibling
Elizabeth Horton
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Chester Horton
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clarence Horton
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
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 — Steuben-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Steuben-County, New York
Page Contents
29 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02780-00429)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Harry Smith | 28 | Head | — | New York |
| 42 | Harold Smith | 2 | Son | — | New York |
| 43 | Julia Smith | 1 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 44 | Edward Smith | 0 | Son | — | New York |
| 45 | Anotherwood | None | — | — | — |
| 46 | Chauncey O'Bryan | 28 | Head | Chef | New York |
| 47 | Irene O'Bryan | 23 | Wife | — | New York |
| 48 | William O'Bryan | 3 | Son | — | New York |
| 49 | William Galvin | 75 | Head | — | New York |
| 50 | Madge A. Galvin | 66 | Wife | — | New York |
| 51 | Frederick Powers | 14 | Head | — | New York |
| 52 | Donald Powers | 13 | Brother | — | New York |
| 53 | Paul Armatrole | 5 | Grandson | — | New York |
| 54 | Matineau Cash | 46 | Boarder | Laborer | New York |
| 55 | Martha Perry | 62 | Head | — | New York |
| 56 | Howard Howard | 28 | Hired man | Farmer | New York |
| 57 | Marie Horton | 52 | Head | Farmer | New York |
| 58 | Louise Horton | 52 | Wife | — | New York |
| 59 | Robert A. Horton THIS PERSON | 26 | Son | Helper | New York |
| 60 | Elizabeth A. Horton | 22 | Daughter | Accountant | New York |
| 61 | Chester Horton | 19 | Son | Helper | New York |
| 62 | Clarence Horton | 13 | Son | — | New York |
| 63 | Isaac Woodcock | 83 | Head | Farmer | New York |
| 64 | Emma Woodcock | 31 | Wife | — | New York |
| 65 | Bena Scott | 59 | Head | Farmer | New York |
| 66 | Ida Scott | 45 | Wife | — | New York |
| 67 | Runney Ray Scott | 7 | Son | — | New York |
| 68 | Donald Wheeler | 22 | Head | Machine Operator | New York |
| 69 | Miles Harrington | 51 | Head | Farmer | New York |
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)