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William Bailey — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Cowley-County, Kansas
Our Model Tree links this William Bailey across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cowley-County, Kansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1870), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 70
b. ~1870
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Cowley-County, Kansas |
| Surname | Bailey |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Maple City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cowley |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farming |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 72 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Farming |
| Township / Ward | Maple City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1870 |
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 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Bailey | Head | — | 70 | ~1870 |
| Lester Bailey | Son | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| Meta Bailey | Spouse | — | 68 | ~1872 |
Census Appearances
1900
Cowley, Kansas
Head, age 30
Cowley, Kansas · implied b. ~1870 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bailey |
| Given Name | William J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Birth Month | Mar |
| Birth Year | 1870 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1910
Cowley, Kansas
Head, age 40
Cowley, Kansas · implied b. ~1870
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Bailey |
| Given Name | William J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Years Married | 17 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1920
Cowley, Kansas
Head, age 49
Cowley, Kansas · implied b. ~1871 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bailey |
| Given Name | William J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Gen farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Cowley, Kansas
Other, age 60
Cowley, Kansas · implied b. ~1870 — 50 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bailey |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | R |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Gen Farm |
| Class of Worker | VVVV |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Cowley-County, Kansas
Head, age 70
Cowley-County, Kansas · implied b. ~1870 — 3 household members
| Surname | Bailey |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Maple City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cowley |
| Occupation | Farming |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 72 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links William Bailey across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Bailey
Head · 1940 · age 70 · b. ~1870 · Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Cowley-County, Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Cowley-County, Kansas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01226-00741)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Glenn | 13 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 2 | Edward Glenn | 11 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 3 | Helen Glenn | 10 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 4 | George Kienitz | 82 | Hired man | — | Missouri |
| 5 | Oscar J. Davidson | 51 | Head | Farming | Missouri |
| 6 | Stella L. Davidson | 50 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 7 | William J. Bailey THIS PERSON | 70 | Head | Farming | Illinois |
| 8 | Meta E. Bailey | 68 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 9 | Lester William Bailey | 33 | Son | Farming | Kansas |
| 10 | Harry R. Q. Potter | 34 | Head | Farming | Kansas |
| 11 | Velma E. Potter | 25 | Wife | — | Oklahoma |
| 12 | Judith Anne Potter | 5 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 13 | Alice Potter | 75 | Mother | — | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Lloyd E. Gilliland | 29 | Head | Farming | Kansas |
| 15 | Louise E. Gilliland | 30 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 16 | Edwin F. Gilliland | 8 | Son | — | California |
| 17 | Marvel J. Gilliland | 7 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 18 | Frank C. Gilliland | 53 | Head | Farming | Kansas |
| 19 | Ketura Gilliland | 53 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 20 | Joe E. Warner | 27 | Head | Farming | Kansas |
| 21 | Pauline B. Warner | 26 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 22 | James E. Warner | 5 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 23 | Harold Wier | 41 | Hired man | Farming | Kansas |
| 24 | Steve E. Halleman | 63 | Head | Farming | Canada |
| 25 | Emma C. Halleman | 58 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 26 | Charles D. Gilliland | 58 | Head | Farming | Kansas |
| 27 | Minta Gilliland | 52 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 28 | Roy B. Gilliland | 24 | Son | Driver | Kansas |
| 29 | Juanita Gilliland | 22 | Daughter-in-law | — | Kansas |
| 30 | Bradley Gilliland | 2 | Grandson | — | Kansas |
| 31 | John F. Carr | 69 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 32 | Lucile L. Carr | 17 | Daughter | — | Oklahoma |
| 33 | Lloyd D. Bailey | 33 | Head | Farmer | Kansas |
| 34 | Virginia E. Bailey | 28 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 35 | William D. Porter | 57 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 36 | Roberta Porter | 56 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 37 | Wilmer H. Porter | 23 | Son | Farmer | Illinois |
| 38 | Elsie L. Porter | 24 | Daughter-in-law | — | Missouri |
| 39 | Charles E. Bowman | 59 | Head | Farming | Kansas |
| 40 | Gertie Mae Bowman | 52 | Wife | — | Iowa |
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)