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Robert Montgomery — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Shelby-County, Tennessee
Our Model Tree links this Robert Montgomery across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Shelby-County, Tennessee (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1893), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 47
b. ~1893
Male
Head
Born: Mississippi
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Shelby-County, Tennessee |
| Surname | Montgomery |
| Given Name | Robert E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Memphis City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Shelby |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Field Representative |
| Industry | Federal Home Loan Bk Bd |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 200 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
| Occupation | Field Representative |
| Township / Ward | Memphis 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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Montgomery | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Margaret Montgomery | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Carolyn Montgomery | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Robert Montgomery | Head | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Robert Montgomery | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| John Montgomery | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| William Montgomery | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Carolyn Montgomery | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1920
Shelby, Tennessee
Head, age 27
Shelby, Tennessee · implied b. ~1893 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Montgomery |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Shipping |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
1930
Shelby, Tennessee
Head, age 37
Shelby, Tennessee · implied b. ~1893 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Montgomery |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Occupation | V. Pres. |
| Industry | Lumber Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 10000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | Yes WW |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
1940
Shelby-County, Tennessee
Head, age 47
Shelby-County, Tennessee · implied b. ~1893 — 8 household members
| Surname | Montgomery |
| Given Name | Robert E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Memphis City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Shelby |
| Occupation | Field Representative |
| Industry | Federal Home Loan Bk Bd |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 200 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
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Our Model Tree links Robert Montgomery across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Montgomery
Head · 1940 · age 47 · b. ~1893 · Tennessee
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1940 US Federal Census — Shelby-County, Tennessee
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1940 US Federal Census — Shelby-County, Tennessee
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03962-00687)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Wyseman | 33 | Head | House Yard Boy | Tennessee |
| 2 | Lula J. Wyseman | 22 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 3 | George L. Perry | 28 | Head | Gas Station Attendant | Tennessee |
| 4 | Martha Perry | 29 | Wife | Cook | Tennessee |
| 5 | Elizabeth Horton | 68 | Head | Clerk | Indiana |
| 6 | Elizabeth R. Horton | 52 | Daughter | Teacher | Tennessee |
| 7 | Susie H. Buford | 46 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 8 | Susie E. Owens | 69 | Sister | Saleswoman | Tennessee |
| 9 | Joseph B. Buford | 25 | Grandson | Cotton Classer | Tennessee |
| 10 | Susan R. Buford | 17 | Granddaughter | — | Tennessee |
| 11 | Robert E. Montgomery THIS PERSON | 47 | Head | Field Representative | Mississippi |
| 12 | Carolyn H. Montgomery | 44 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 13 | Margaret C. Montgomery | 20 | Daughter | Stenographer | Tennessee |
| 14 | Robert E. Jr. Montgomery | 18 | Son | Bank Clerk | Tennessee |
| 15 | John H. Montgomery | 17 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 16 | William F. Montgomery | 15 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 17 | Carolyn H. Montgomery | 13 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 18 | S. Virginia Montgomery | 11 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 19 | Cornelia L. Como | 49 | Head | Cook | Mississippi |
| 20 | Esther Como | 43 | Sister | — | Mississippi |
| 21 | Samuel Bronstein | 73 | Head | — | Russia |
| 22 | Esther Bronstein | 67 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 23 | Harry G. Fountain | 33 | Head | Service Sta Attendant | Georgia |
| 24 | Laurine H. Fountain | 23 | Wife | — | Florida |
| 25 | Alfonzi Fountain | 7 | Son | — | Florida |
| 26 | Edward L. Riley | 63 | Head | Bldg Inspector | Kentucky |
| 27 | Margaret M. Riley | 63 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 28 | Elbert Thomas Agee | 31 | Lodger | Salesman | Arkansas |
| 29 | Charles F. Grimes | 60 | Head | Maintenance Machinist | Tennessee |
| 30 | Nellie M. Grimes | 51 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 31 | William L. Barfield | 27 | Stepson | Truck Driver | Tennessee |
| 32 | Gertrude C. Barfield | 18 | Stepson's Wife | — | Missouri |
| 33 | Robert R. Barfield | 24 | Stepson | Market Manager | Tennessee |
| 34 | Virginia C. Barfield | 24 | Stepson's Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 35 | Martha B. Wiener | 56 | Head | Clerk | Ohio |
| 36 | Russell L. Wiener | 19 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 37 | Donald B. Wiener | 35 | Son | Partner Manager | Ohio |
| 38 | Laverne K. Wiener | 23 | Daughter-in-law | — | Tennessee |
| 39 | Bailey L. Wiener | 0 | Grandson | — | Tennessee |
| 40 | Catherine R. Griffin | 71 | Head | — | Ireland |
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)