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William Benson — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Jackson, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this William Benson across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Jackson, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1913), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 17
b. ~1913
Male
Son
Born: Missouri
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Jackson, Missouri |
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Kansas City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1913 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Benson | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1916 |
| Ruth Benson | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1906 |
| Geraldine Benson | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1918 |
| Edward Benson | Head | — | 61 | ~1869 |
| Clarence Benson | Son | — | 27 | ~1903 |
| Walter Benson | Son | — | 22 | ~1908 |
| William Benson | Son | — | 17 | ~1913 |
| Christina Benson | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1877 |
Census Appearances
1920
Jackson, Missouri
Son, age 7
Jackson, Missouri · implied b. ~1913 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1930
Jackson, Missouri
Son, age 17
Jackson, Missouri · implied b. ~1913 — 8 household members
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| 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 William Benson across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Jackson, Missouri, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Benson
Son · 1930 · age 17 · b. ~1913 · Missouri
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Sibling
Geraldine Benson
Sibling · 1930 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ruth Benson
Sibling · 1930 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Walter Benson
Sibling · 1930 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clarence Benson
Sibling · 1930 · age 27
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Dorothy Benson
Sibling · 1930 · age 14
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 — Jackson, Missouri
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1930 US Federal Census — Jackson, Missouri
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:missouricensus00reel1201:0316)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | John L Le Fond | 3 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 52 | Manerva Le Fond | 1 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 53 | Davis M Conner | 67 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Ida C Conner | 67 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 55 | Jacob Tayman | 57 | Head | Agent - Cashier | Russia |
| 56 | Sophia Tayman | 53 | Wife | Refiner | Russia |
| 57 | Bessie Morgan | 40 | Servant | — | Arkansas |
| 58 | Paul Glasse | 49 | Head | Servant | Kansas |
| 59 | Helen Glasse | 44 | Sister | Clerk - Mgr | Kansas |
| 60 | Mildred Glasse | 45 | Sister | Teacher | Kansas |
| 61 | Marvin K Woodward | 62 | Head | — | Vermont |
| 62 | Grace E Woodward | 59 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Illinois |
| 63 | Maurice Woodward | 31 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 64 | Dorothy Woodward | 21 | Daughter | Buyer | Missouri |
| 65 | Adis Stroops | 25 | Boarder | — | Indiana |
| 66 | Isador Adler | 51 | Head | — | Germany |
| 67 | Helen Adler | 52 | Wife | Broker | Kansas |
| 68 | Jean Adler | 17 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 69 | Augusta Murphy | 28 | Servant | — | Kentucky |
| 70 | Theophilus Gray | 63 | Head | Servant | Kentucky |
| 71 | Nellie Gray | 52 | Wife | Auditor | Indiana |
| 72 | Mildred Adcock | 28 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 73 | Ralph Adcock | 8 | Grandson | — | Missouri |
| 74 | Ruth Wetzel | 20 | Boarder | — | Missouri |
| 75 | David S Carpenter | 44 | Head | Stockman | Kansas |
| 76 | Arlene Carpenter | 42 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 77 | Homer Carpenter | 13 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 78 | James Horner | 72 | Father-in-law | Salesman | Maryland |
| 79 | Mildred Mills | 29 | Boarder | Clerk | Missouri |
| 80 | John Weber | 34 | Boarder | Radio Service | Kansas |
| 81 | Max M Block | 40 | Head | Salesman | Germany |
| 82 | Beatrice Block | 38 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 83 | Alice Block | 14 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 84 | Marjorie Block | 13 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 85 | Billie Block | 13 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 86 | James Block | 6 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 87 | Ruth Newkirk | 18 | Servant | Servant | Missouri |
| 88 | Edward Benson | 61 | Head | Carpenter | Illinois |
| 89 | Christina Benson | 53 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 90 | Clarence M Benson | 27 | Son | Credit Man | Missouri |
| 91 | Ruth E Benson | 24 | Daughter | Clerk | Missouri |
| 92 | Walter L Benson | 22 | Son | Marble Setter | Missouri |
| 93 | William Benson THIS PERSON | 17 | Son | Salesman | Missouri |
| 94 | Dorothy Benson | 14 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 95 | Geraldine Benson | 12 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 96 | Edward Slightman | 52 | Head | Salesman | Missouri |
| 97 | Myrtle M Slightman | 44 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 98 | Ruth Slightman | 21 | Daughter | Cashier | Missouri |
| 99 | Evelyn Slightman | 18 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 100 | Corinda Harding | 57 | Head | — | Kansas |
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)