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Robert Morris — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Washington-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Robert Morris across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Emory & Emery — first a son (b.~1913), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 27
b. ~1913
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Washington-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | Robert J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Washington Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | auto mechanic |
| Industry | auto garage |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 525 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Auto Mechanic |
| Township / Ward | Washington Twp |
| 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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Morris | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Emory Morris | Head | — | 66 | ~1874 |
| Robert Morris | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
Census Appearances
1920
Washington, Indiana
Son, age 7
Washington, Indiana · implied b. ~1913 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | Robert E. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Washington, Indiana
Son, age 17
Washington, Indiana · implied b. ~1913 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | Robert L |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Washington-County, Indiana
Son, age 27
Washington-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1913 — 3 household members
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | Robert J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Washington Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Occupation | auto mechanic |
| Industry | auto garage |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 525 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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 Morris across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Emory Morris (~0.92 confidence) and father Emery Morris (~0.92 confidence) and mother Leona Morris (~0.92 confidence) and mother Leona Morris (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Emory Morris
b. ~1874
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Emery Morris
b. ~1875
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Leona Morris
b. ~1885
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Leona Morris
b. ~1885
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Robert Morris
Son · 1940 · age 27 · b. ~1913 · Indiana
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Sibling
Mildred Morris
Sibling · 1940 · age 24
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 — Washington-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01107-01013)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Ralph Hignite | 51 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 2 | Annette Hignite | 49 | Wife | H | Indiana |
| 3 | Polly Jo Hignite | 22 | Daughter | S | Kentucky |
| 4 | George L. Hignite | 19 | Son | S | Iowa |
| 5 | Thomas Highrite | 45 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 6 | Nannie Highrite | 43 | Wife | H | Kentucky |
| 7 | Elbert Highrite | 23 | Son | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 8 | Leonard Highrite | 19 | Son | Ccc | Kentucky |
| 9 | Millard Highrite | 17 | Son | S | Kentucky |
| 10 | Robert Highrite | 15 | Son | S | Kentucky |
| 11 | Mary Highrite | 12 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 12 | Violet Highrite | 10 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 13 | Rose Highrite | 7 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 14 | Kenneth Highrite | 4 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 15 | Henry D. Nicholson | 63 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 16 | Sarah Q. Nicholson | 65 | Wife | H | Indiana |
| 17 | Glen C. Harned | 33 | Head | Worker | Indiana |
| 18 | Grace Q. Harned | 29 | Wife | H | Indiana |
| 19 | Patsy S. Harned | 8 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 20 | Hershel E. Eleanor | 27 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 21 | Constance E. Eleanor | 23 | Wife | H | Indiana |
| 22 | Roger G. Eleanor | 6 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 23 | Boyd Lee Eleanor | 2 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 24 | Robert S. Harned | 72 | Head | U | Indiana |
| 25 | Sarah J. Harned | 63 | Wife | H | Indiana |
| 26 | Elmer R. Pollard | 44 | Head | Mail Carrier | Indiana |
| 27 | Elsa E. Pollard | 33 | Wife | H | Indiana |
| 28 | Richard M. Pollard | 7 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 29 | James R. Pollard | 3 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 30 | Emory V. Morris | 66 | Head | Retired | Indiana |
| 31 | Robert J. Morris THIS PERSON | 27 | Son | Auto Mechanic | Indiana |
| 32 | Mildred S. Morris | 24 | Daughter | Sales Lady | Indiana |
| 33 | Emil E. Morgan | 40 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 34 | Mary E. Morgan | 38 | Wife | H | Indiana |
| 35 | Jack E. Morgan | 2 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 36 | Gordon Mildred Morgan | 17 | Lodger | S | Indiana |
| 37 | Harry E. Garriott | 38 | Head | Teacher | Indiana |
| 38 | Lalah B. Garriott | 32 | Wife | H | Indiana |
| 39 | Audrey Gobern | 14 | Lodger | S | Indiana |
| 40 | William S. Flynn | 36 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Robert + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 4 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)