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Robert Simpson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Motley-County, Texas
Our Model Tree links this Robert Simpson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Motley-County, Texas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1876), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 64
b. ~1876
Male
Head
Born: Texas
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Motley-County, Texas |
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | Robert F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Justice Precinct 4 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Motley |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Justice Precinct 4 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1876 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Simpson | Head | — | 64 | ~1876 |
| Richard Estes | Other | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Robert Estes | Son | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| Ella Simpson | Spouse | — | 59 | ~1881 |
Census Appearances
1920
Motley, Texas
Head, age 41
Motley, Texas · implied b. ~1879 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | Robert F |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1930
Motley, Texas
Head, age 52
Motley, Texas · implied b. ~1878 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | Robert F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 10 |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1940
Motley-County, Texas
Head, age 64
Motley-County, Texas · implied b. ~1876 — 4 household members
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | Robert F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Justice Precinct 4 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Motley |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
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Our Model Tree links Robert Simpson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Simpson
Head · 1940 · age 64 · b. ~1876 · Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Motley-County, Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Motley-County, Texas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04110-00409)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isabell Johnston | 70 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 2 | R. O. Johnston | 42 | Son | — | Texas |
| 3 | Florida M. Blanton | 42 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 4 | Carroll William | 14 | Nephew | — | Texas |
| 5 | Robert F. Simpson THIS PERSON | 64 | Head | Farmer | Texas |
| 6 | Ella S. Simpson | 59 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 7 | Robert B. Estes | 63 | Son | — | Texas |
| 8 | Richard D. Estes | 43 | Grand son | — | Texas |
| 9 | Thomas J. Johnston | 27 | Head | Farmer | Texas |
| 10 | Audrey O. Johnston | 24 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 11 | Peggy N. Johnston | 6 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 12 | Lola L. Johnston | 4 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 13 | Charley M. Griffith | 56 | Head | Farmer | Texas |
| 14 | Emma S. Griffith | 46 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 15 | Randell D. Griffith | 12 | Son | — | Texas |
| 16 | Phillis E. Griffith | 9 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 17 | William N. Johnson | 53 | Head | Farmer | Texas |
| 18 | Benjamin H. Johnson | 82 | Father | — | Mississippi |
| 19 | Elford C. Potter | 23 | Nephew | — | Texas |
| 20 | Alta M. Potter | 18 | Niece | — | Texas |
| 21 | Morris W. Franklin | 59 | Head | Farmer | Texas |
| 22 | Grace E. Franklin | 56 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 23 | Morris W. Jr. Franklin | 19 | Son | Farm Labor | Texas |
| 24 | Elsie J. Franklin | 16 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 25 | Billie G. Franklin | 14 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 26 | Gerald D. Franklin | 11 | Son | — | Texas |
| 27 | William M. Byars | 53 | Head | Farmer | Mississippi |
| 28 | Maggie Byars | 49 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 29 | Willie G. Byars | 23 | Son | Farmer | Texas |
| 30 | Eldon J. Byars | 20 | Son | Farmer | Texas |
| 31 | Gussie Byars | 15 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 32 | June Byars | 12 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 33 | James F. Byars | 28 | Head | Labor | Texas |
| 34 | Mary I. Byars | 28 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 35 | Charlie N. Byars | 31 | Head | Farmer | Texas |
| 36 | Vennie M. Byars | 26 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 37 | Nadine Byars | 7 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 38 | Mary D. Byars | 4 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 39 | Walter D. Duncan | 48 | Head | Farmer | Texas |
| 40 | Annie Duncan | 41 | Wife | — | Texas |
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)