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Thomas Davis — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Franklin-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Davis across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Franklin-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1861), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 79
b. ~1861
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Franklin-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 79 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Tyrone Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Franklin |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Retail Grocery |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 452 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Tyrone Twp |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1861 |
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 Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Davis | Head | — | 79 | ~1861 |
| Maple Davis | Other | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Myrtle Davis | Other | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Ralph Davis | Son | — | 41 | ~1899 |
Census Appearances
1900
Franklin, Illinois
Head, age 40
Franklin, Illinois · implied b. ~1860 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Thomas J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Birth Month | Apr |
| Birth Year | 1860 |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1910
Franklin, Illinois
Head, age 50
Franklin, Illinois · implied b. ~1860 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Years Married | 17 |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | General Store |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1920
Franklin, Illinois
Head, age 59
Franklin, Illinois · implied b. ~1861 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Industry | Gen. Merchandise |
| Class of Worker | O |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Franklin, Illinois
Head, age 69
Franklin, Illinois · implied b. ~1861 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 32 |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Industry | Meat store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 1500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Franklin-County, Illinois
Head, age 79
Franklin-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1861 — 4 household members
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 79 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Tyrone Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Franklin |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Retail Grocery |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 452 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Davis across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Davis
Head · 1940 · age 79 · b. ~1861 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Franklin-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Franklin-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00804-00639)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilbert Hicks | 20 | Son | New Worker | Illinois |
| 2 | Mildred Hicks | 16 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 3 | Wilbert Hicks | 13 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 4 | Dean Hicks | 1 | Grandson | — | Illinois |
| 5 | Maggie Toms | 66 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 6 | Marion Bayless | 63 | Sister | — | Illinois |
| 7 | Everett Pollock | 24 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 8 | Geneva Pollock | 23 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 9 | Lucy Hampsey | 68 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 10 | Margaret Furlow | 34 | Daughter | Seamstress | Arkansas |
| 11 | Marvin Furlow | 14 | Grandson | — | Illinois |
| 12 | George A. Hart | 33 | Head | Bottom Labor | Illinois |
| 13 | Audrey Hart | 26 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 14 | George D. Hart | 7 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 15 | Mary Ann Hart | 2 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 16 | Robert D. Davis | 56 | Head | Switchman | Illinois |
| 17 | Agnes Davis | 50 | Wife | — | Switzerland |
| 18 | J. Ray Mark Davis | 27 | Son | Janitor | Illinois |
| 19 | Florence L. Davis | 25 | Daughter | Housekeeper | Illinois |
| 20 | Faye Jones | 36 | Head | Carpenter | Illinois |
| 21 | Eunice Jones | 31 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 22 | Peggy Diana Jones | 2 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 23 | James E. O'Dell | 27 | Head | Top Labor | Illinois |
| 24 | Marie O'Dell | 22 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 25 | Jade Simpkins | 57 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 26 | Earl Simpkins | 21 | Son | Laborer | Illinois |
| 27 | Ruth Simpkins | 16 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 28 | Alice Simpkins | 14 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 29 | Earl Simpkins | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 30 | Robert Simpkins | 5 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 31 | Emmett M. Swisher | 60 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 32 | Roscoe H. Swisher | 59 | Brother | Janitor | Illinois |
| 33 | James L. Summers | 55 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 34 | Roly Age | 45 | Head | Supervisor | Illinois |
| 35 | Ethyl Age | 39 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 36 | Thomas Davis THIS PERSON | 79 | Head | Clerk | Illinois |
| 37 | Ralph Davis | 41 | Son | Manager | Illinois |
| 38 | Myrtle Lee Davis | 31 | Daughter-in-law | — | Alabama |
| 39 | Maple Lucille Davis | 5 | Granddaughter | — | Illinois |
| 40 | H. R. Davis | 61 | Head | Wash Houseman | Illinois |
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)