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Vera Jones — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Sumter, Florida
Our Model Tree links this Vera Jones across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Sumter, Florida (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a daughter (b.~1914), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 16
b. ~1914
Female
Daughter
Born: Florida
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Sumter, Florida |
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Vera |
| Relationship to Head | daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Florida |
| Father's Birthplace | Florida |
| Mother's Birthplace | Florida |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | florida |
| Township / Ward | Wildwood City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1914 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Vera | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Jones | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| Rufus Jones | Head | — | 46 | ~1884 |
| Wilbert Jones | Son | — | 6 | ~1924 |
| Clifford Jones | Son | — | 7 | ~1923 |
| Abraham Jones | Son | — | 9 | ~1921 |
| Ruth Jones | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1917 |
| Henry Jones | Son | — | 11 | ~1919 |
Census Appearances
1930
Sumter, Florida
Daughter, age 16
Sumter, Florida · implied b. ~1914 — 7 household members
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Vera |
| Relationship to Head | daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Florida |
| Father's Birthplace | Florida |
| Mother's Birthplace | Florida |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | florida |
1940
Sumter-County, Florida
Daughter, age 25
Sumter-County, Florida · implied b. ~1915 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Vern |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Separated |
| Birthplace | Florida |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wildwood City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Sumter |
| Occupation | Maid |
| Industry | Hotel |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 70 |
| Income (1939) | 270 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | florida |
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 Vera Jones across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Vera Jones
Daughter · 1930 · age 16 · b. ~1914 · Florida
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Sibling
Abraham Jones
Sibling · 1930 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Henry Jones
Sibling · 1930 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ruth Jones
Sibling · 1930 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clifford Jones
Sibling · 1930 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Wilbert Jones
Sibling · 1930 · age 6
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 — Sumter, Florida
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1930 US Federal Census — Sumter, Florida
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus333unit:0662)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary Williams | 19 | daughter | — | Florida |
| 2 | Sarah M. Williams | 3 | granddaughter | — | Florida |
| 3 | Modesta Williams | 1 | granddaughter | — | Florida |
| 4 | Gargen F. Williams | 30 | son | Section Hand | Florida |
| 5 | Lucile Williams | 25 | daughter-in-law | House Cook | Georgia |
| 6 | Rufus Jones | 46 | Head | Gen Labor | Florida |
| 7 | Vera Jones THIS PERSON | 16 | daughter | — | Florida |
| 8 | Ruth Jones | 13 | daughter | — | Florida |
| 9 | Henry Jones | 11 | son | — | Florida |
| 10 | Abraham Jones | 9 | son | — | Florida |
| 11 | Clifford Jones | 7 | son | — | Florida |
| 12 | Wilbert Jones | 6 | son | — | Florida |
| 13 | Mrs. A. P. Geiger | 70 | Head | — | Georgia |
| 14 | Chas. Boykins | 26 | roomer | Carpenter | South Carolina |
| 15 | Fannie Boykins | 27 | roomer | — | Florida |
| 16 | Charles Jr. Boykins | 5 | roomer | — | Florida |
| 17 | Mary Alice Boykins | 0 | roomer | — | South Carolina |
| 18 | Vannie Rooms | 72 | Sister | — | Georgia |
| 19 | William L. Hatshell | 50 | Head | Operator | South Carolina |
| 20 | Zelma Hatshell | 25 | Wife | — | Florida |
| 21 | Gladis Hatshell | 19 | daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 22 | Roy Stephenson | 30 | son-in-law | Packer | Georgia |
| 23 | Willie M. Stephenson | 21 | daughter | — | Florida |
| 24 | Vernon Stephenson | 1 | grandson | — | Georgia |
| 25 | Marlin E. Keath | 31 | Head | Sign Painter | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Frances E. Keath | 24 | Wife | — | New York |
| 27 | Fern Maude Keath | 2 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Ellsworth L. Keath | 0 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Olin Hatsell | 26 | Head | Fireman | Florida |
| 30 | Kathrin Hatsell | 27 | Wife | — | Florida |
| 31 | Clyde Shaw | 28 | Head | Oiler | Florida |
| 32 | Loda Shaw | 27 | Wife | — | Florida |
| 33 | Marrie Shaw | 9 | daughter | — | Florida |
| 34 | Louise Shaw | 6 | daughter | — | Florida |
| 35 | Ralph Shaw | 4 | son | — | Florida |
| 36 | Edna Mae Shaw | 1 | daughter | — | Florida |
| 37 | Robt. D. Gray | 79 | Head | — | Mississippi |
| 38 | Betty E. Gray | 72 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 39 | Evelyn Roberts | 54 | daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 40 | Mary E. Gray | 35 | daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 41 | Albert L. Gray | 34 | son | Clerking | Florida |
| 42 | James Anderson | 46 | Head | Fireman | Florida |
| 43 | Armanella Anderson | 19 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 44 | Bessie Bryant | 21 | sister-in-law | — | Georgia |
| 45 | Oliver Bryant | 46 | brother-in-law | Cook | South Carolina |
| 46 | Aaron Cummins | 45 | Head | Boiler Inspector | North Dakota |
| 47 | Peter Bryant | 65 | Head | Labor | Florida |
| 48 | Lucinda Bryant | 64 | Wife | — | Florida |
| 49 | Mathew Bryant | 34 | son | Farm Laborer | Florida |
| 50 | Peter Jr. Bryant | 23 | son | Farm Labor | Florida |
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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)