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Thelma Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Thelma Wilson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Monroe-County, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Jesse & Jessie — first a daughter (b.~1912), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 28
b. ~1912
Female
Daughter
Born: Missouri
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Monroe-County, Missouri |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Thelma G. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Paris city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Monroe |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Stenographer |
| Industry | Conservation |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1380 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Stenographer |
| Township / Ward | Paris City |
| 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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thelma | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Dye | Other | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Lurson Roy | Other | — | 30 | ~1910 |
| Grace Wilson | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Thelma Wilson | Daughter | — | 28 | ~1912 |
Census Appearances
1920
Monroe, Missouri
Daughter, age 8
Monroe, Missouri · implied b. ~1912 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Thelma |
| Relationship to Head | daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | none |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1930
Monroe, Missouri
Daughter, age 18
Monroe, Missouri · implied b. ~1912 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Thelma M. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1940
Monroe-County, Missouri
Daughter, age 28
Monroe-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1912 — 4 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Thelma G. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Paris city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Monroe |
| Occupation | Stenographer |
| Industry | Conservation |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1380 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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 Thelma Wilson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Jesse Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and father Jessie Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Esther Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ethel Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Grace Wilson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Jesse Wilson
b. ~1890
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Jessie Wilson
b. ~1889
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Esther Wilson
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ethel Wilson
b. ~1891
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Grace Wilson
b. ~1889
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Thelma Wilson
Daughter · 1940 · age 28 · b. ~1912 · Missouri
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Monroe-County, Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Monroe-County, Missouri
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02130-00385)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grace B. Wilson | 51 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 2 | Thelma G. Wilson THIS PERSON | 28 | Daughter | Stenographer | Missouri |
| 3 | Arthur Dye | 32 | Lodger | Huckster | Missouri |
| 4 | Lurson Roy | 30 | Lodger | Engineer | Missouri |
| 5 | Augusta (A) Holdsworth | 70 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 6 | William A. Vaughn | 32 | Nephew | Salesman | Missouri |
| 7 | Mary Vaughn | 30 | Niece | — | Texas |
| 8 | William H. Vaughn | 4 | Nephew | — | Missouri |
| 9 | Walter Jackson | 63 | Head | Partner Manager | Missouri |
| 10 | Elizabeth A. Jackson | 65 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 11 | Lon Jackson | 31 | Son | County Treasurer | Missouri |
| 12 | Russell Jackson | 27 | Son | Bookkeeper | Missouri |
| 13 | Betty H. (A) Griffith | 86 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 14 | Wayne Riggs | 32 | Head | Owner | Illinois |
| 15 | Margaret Riggs | 33 | Wife | Study Hall Keeper | Missouri |
| 16 | J. Frank Crow | 63 | Head | Watchman State Capitol | Missouri |
| 17 | Ruby Crow | 58 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 18 | Caskie Painter | 30 | Head | Owner Manager | Missouri |
| 19 | Mable T. (A) Painter | 30 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 20 | Edward W. Seibert | 61 | Father-in-law | Owner Manager | Missouri |
| 21 | Thomas Proctor | 41 | Head | Prosecuting Attorney | Missouri |
| 22 | Gwendolyn Proctor | 36 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 23 | Maude Alford | 63 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 24 | Paul (A) Shaw | 50 | Head | Owner Book Store | Missouri |
| 25 | Anna Shaw | 44 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 26 | Maurice Powers | 65 | Head | Manager | Missouri |
| 27 | Catherine Powers | 64 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 28 | Leland Ruffin | 32 | Lodger | Field Representative | Missouri |
| 29 | Henry A. (A) Sladek | 41 | Head | Owner Manager | Missouri |
| 30 | Myrtle Sladek | 37 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 31 | Robert Sladek | 18 | Son | Filling Station Attendant | Missouri |
| 32 | Albert J. Sladek | 15 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 33 | Irene (A) Sladek | 20 | Daughter | Machine Operator | Missouri |
| 34 | Live Dawson | 22 | Head | Automobile Mechanic | Missouri |
| 35 | Imogene (A) Dawson | 22 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 36 | Nora (A)(B) Simpson | 47 | Mother-in-law | Practical Nurse | Missouri |
| 37 | Carrie Pitts | 70 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 38 | Sallie Pitts | 66 | Sister | — | Missouri |
| 39 | Bina P. Stuart | 75 | Sister | — | Missouri |
| 40 | William R. Smickey | 24 | Head | Tank Truck Driver | Missouri |
Pedigree Summary
Thelma
Gen 1 · 5 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)