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Sam Thompson — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Adams, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Sam Thompson across the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Adams, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1864), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 66
b. ~1864
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Adams, Illinois |
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Sam H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | President |
| Industry | Bank |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 10000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | President |
| Township / Ward | Quincy City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1864 |
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 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Sam | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennie Thompson | Other | — | 60 | ~1870 |
| Florence Thompson | Daughter | — | 31 | ~1899 |
| Sam Thompson | Head | — | 66 | ~1864 |
Census Appearances
1900
Adams, Illinois
Head, age 35
Adams, Illinois · implied b. ~1865 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Samuel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Birth Month | Aug |
| Birth Year | 1865 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Can Read | Farmer |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1910
Adams, Illinois
Head, age 46
Adams, Illinois · implied b. ~1864 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Samuel H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Years Married | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
Head, age 56
Adams, Illinois · implied b. ~1864 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Samuel H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Bank Officer |
| Industry | Agricultural Bank |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Adams, Illinois
Head, age 66
Adams, Illinois · implied b. ~1864 — 3 household members
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Sam H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | President |
| Industry | Bank |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 10000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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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 Sam Thompson across 4 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930) in Adams, Illinois, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Sam Thompson
Head · 1930 · age 66 · b. ~1864 · Illinois
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1930 US Federal Census — Adams, Illinois
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1930 US Federal Census — Adams, Illinois
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50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:illinoiscensus00reel406:0074)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Clara Mishonay | 42 | sister | Presser | Illinois |
| 52 | Edith Mishonay | 40 | sister | — | Illinois |
| 53 | Cora Birkholm | 72 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Carlene Birkholm | 23 | Roomer | Operator | Illinois |
| 55 | Susie Lyon | 45 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 56 | Walter Schmidt | 26 | Head | Soldier | Illinois |
| 57 | Louise H. Schmidt | 27 | wife-H | Dressmaker | Illinois |
| 58 | Edward Gauder | 52 | Head | Operator | Illinois |
| 59 | Leona Gauder | 50 | wife-H | — | Ohio |
| 60 | Marion Gauder | 25 | daughter | Stenographer | Illinois |
| 61 | Margaret Gauder | 20 | daughter | Copyist | Illinois |
| 62 | Jessie Gauder | 17 | daughter | Saleslady | Illinois |
| 63 | Harvey Gauder | 14 | son | — | Illinois |
| 64 | George T. Thomas | 59 | Head | Agent | Missouri |
| 65 | Alvida Thomas | 47 | wife-H | — | Illinois |
| 66 | Anna Haag | 74 | mother-in-law | — | Germany |
| 67 | Alfred H. Palmer | 44 | Head | Bus Operator | Missouri |
| 68 | Bessie B. Palmer | 46 | wife-H | — | Missouri |
| 69 | Dorothy B. Palmer | 10 | daughter | — | Missouri |
| 70 | Thomas A. Wilson | 53 | Head | Woodworker | Illinois |
| 71 | Mayme Wilson | 50 | wife-H | — | Missouri |
| 72 | Raymond J. Ehrhardt | 27 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 73 | Emma L. Ehrhardt | 25 | wife-H | — | Missouri |
| 74 | Mary J. Ehrhardt | 1 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 75 | Clyde A. Laux | 38 | Head | Electrician | Illinois |
| 76 | Hazel Laux | 32 | wife-H | — | Iowa |
| 77 | George A. Thost | 45 | Roomer | Laborer | Missouri |
| 78 | Wilbur F. Dixon | 29 | Head | Manager | Kansas |
| 79 | Viola M. Dixon | 24 | wife-H | — | Wisconsin |
| 80 | Anthony Hildebrand | 51 | Head | Clerk | Illinois |
| 81 | Bertha L. Hildebrand | 47 | wife-H | — | Illinois |
| 82 | Sam H. Thompson THIS PERSON | 66 | Head | President | Illinois |
| 83 | Jennie Thompson | 60 | wife-H | — | Illinois |
| 84 | Florence Thompson | 31 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 85 | William B. Brink | 49 | Head | Technician | Illinois |
| 86 | Rowena Brink | 39 | wife-H | — | Illinois |
| 87 | Oliver J. St. John | 60 | Head | Orchardist | Wisconsin |
| 88 | Elvira St. John | 60 | wife-H | — | Illinois |
| 89 | Jean St. John | 29 | daughter | Teacher | Illinois |
| 90 | Harry St. John | 27 | son | — | Illinois |
| 91 | June R. Hill | 27 | Head | Meat Cutter | Illinois |
| 92 | Lera E. Hill | 24 | wife-H | — | Illinois |
| 93 | Anna Burkhart | 57 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 94 | Margaret Burkhart | 56 | sister | — | Illinois |
| 95 | Edith Burkhart | 48 | sister | — | Illinois |
| 96 | Rina Burkhart | 45 | sister | — | Illinois |
| 97 | Leo F. Clow | 38 | Head | Baker | Missouri |
| 98 | Emma Clow | 40 | wife-H | — | Illinois |
| 99 | Elda Clow | 13 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 100 | Emery Clow | 12 | son | — | Illinois |
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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)