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Robert Nichols — 1930 US Census Record
Model Tree available1930 United States Federal Census · Owen, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this Robert Nichols across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Owen, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Ed & Adman — first a son (b.~1912), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 18
b. ~1912
Male
Son
Born: Kentucky
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Owen, Kentucky |
| Surname | Nichols |
| Given Name | Robert W. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Magisterial District 1 Pt Of |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1912 |
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 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Nichols | Spouse | — | 38 | ~1892 |
| Earnest Nichols | Son | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| Robert Nichols | Son | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| Louis Nichols | Son | — | 13 | ~1917 |
| Sarah Nichols | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1928 |
| Ed Nichols | Head | — | 42 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Owen, Kentucky
Son, age 7
Owen, Kentucky · implied b. ~1913 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nichols |
| Given Name | Robert W. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Owen, Kentucky
Son, age 18
Owen, Kentucky · implied b. ~1912 — 6 household members
| Surname | Nichols |
| Given Name | Robert W. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Owen-County, Kentucky
Son, age 27
Owen-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1913 — 7 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nickols |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mag. Dist. 1 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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 Nichols across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Ed Nickols (~0.92 confidence) and father Adman Nichols (~0.92 confidence) and father Ed Nichols (~0.92 confidence) and mother Laura Nichols (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Ed Nickols
b. ~1886
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Adman Nichols
b. ~1888
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Ed Nichols
b. ~1888
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Laura Nichols
b. ~1891
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Robert Nichols
Son · 1930 · age 18 · b. ~1912 · Kentucky
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Sibling
Louis Nichols
Sibling · 1930 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Sarah Nichols
Sibling · 1930 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Earnest Nichols
Sibling · 1930 · age 16
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
1930 US Federal Census — Owen, Kentucky
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1930 US Federal Census — Owen, Kentucky
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:kentuckycensus00reel772:1003)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan Johnson | 28 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 2 | Linnie B. Johnson | 25 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 3 | Ethel Johnson | 8 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 4 | Ed Nichols | 42 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 5 | Laura Nichols | 38 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 6 | Robert W. Nichols THIS PERSON | 18 | Son | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 7 | Earnest E. Nichols | 16 | Son | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 8 | Louis W. Nichols | 13 | Son | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 9 | Sarah F. Nichols | 2 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 10 | Levi Bush | 52 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 11 | Mary Bush | 39 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 12 | Rufus L. Bush | 6 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 13 | Stanell Bush | 4 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 14 | Thurman Fields | 22 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 15 | Ruth Fields | 20 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 16 | Susie Fields | 2 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 17 | Nettie M. Fields | 1 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 18 | Caroline Fields | 0 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 19 | Jack G. Gayle | 55 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 20 | Hallie K. Gayle | 53 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 21 | Ollie Gayle | 19 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 22 | Jack Jr. Gayle | 12 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 23 | Martin Lucas | 26 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 24 | Beulah Lucas | 18 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 25 | Jeanne Lucas | 1 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 26 | F. Hobart Parson | 33 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 27 | Virgie C. Parson | 34 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 28 | John Knott | 18 | Nephew | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 29 | Sid Anderson | 45 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 30 | Hazel Anderson | 36 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 31 | Kenneth Anderson | 12 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 32 | Billie Anderson | 7 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 33 | Florence Anderson | 5 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 34 | Beulah Anderson | 3 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 35 | Alphus Carter | 56 | Boarder | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 36 | John W. Boulton | 68 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 37 | Sarah E. Boulton | 69 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 38 | Charles E. Bowens | 44 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 39 | Rosie Bowens | 36 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 40 | Rudolph Bowens | 3 | Adopted Son | — | Kentucky |
| 41 | Wiley Stafford | 47 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 42 | Maggie Stafford | 37 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 43 | John H. Lucas | 5 | Step-son | — | Kentucky |
| 44 | William A. Thomas | 70 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 45 | Stella Thomas | 60 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 46 | Linnie Barnette | 85 | Mother-in-law | — | Kentucky |
| 47 | Proctor Smith | 48 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 48 | Marcus C. Gentry | 57 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 49 | Rina Gentry | 58 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 50 | William W. Thomas | 32 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
Pedigree Summary
Robert + 3 siblings
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 1930 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)