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William Benton — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Pulaski-County, Arkansas
Our Model Tree links this William Benton across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Pulaski-County, Arkansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1921), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 19
b. ~1921
Male
Son
Born: Arkansas
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Pulaski-County, Arkansas |
| Surname | Benton |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Little Rock City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pulaski |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
| Township / Ward | Little Rock City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1921 |
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 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herman Benton | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Elbert Benton | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| William Benton | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Emma Benton | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Charlie Benton | Head | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| Fannie Benton | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| John Benton | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
Census Appearances
1930
Pulaski, Arkansas
Son, age 9
Pulaski, Arkansas · implied b. ~1921 — 5 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Benton |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 9 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Father's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
1940
Pulaski-County, Arkansas
Son, age 19
Pulaski-County, Arkansas · implied b. ~1921 — 7 household members
| Surname | Benton |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Little Rock City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pulaski |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
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 Benton across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Benton
Son · 1940 · age 19 · b. ~1921 · Arkansas
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Sibling
Elbert Benton
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Benton
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Emma Benton
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Herman Benton
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
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
1940 US Federal Census — Pulaski-County, Arkansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Pulaski-County, Arkansas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00166-00766)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viola Johnson | 27 | Lodger | Maid | Arkansas |
| 2 | Lillie Lampley | 65 | Head | — | Mississippi |
| 3 | Charles B. Boyle | 57 | Lodger | Odd Jobs | Maryland |
| 4 | John Northan | 32 | Head | Proprietor | Louisiana |
| 5 | Ilene Northan | 28 | Wife | Assistant | Arkansas |
| 6 | Julian Paule | 44 | Head | Salesman | Arkansas |
| 7 | Mollie Paule | 40 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 8 | Doyne Barnes | 25 | Lodger | Machine Operator | Arkansas |
| 9 | Pauline Gilbert | 25 | Niece | — | Arkansas |
| 10 | Charlie A. Benton | 54 | Head | Laborer | Arkansas |
| 11 | Fannie Benton | 39 | Wife | — | S. Carolina |
| 12 | William Benton THIS PERSON | 19 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 13 | Elbert Benton | 13 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 14 | Herman Benton | 10 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 15 | Emma Jean Benton | 7 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 16 | John W. Benton | 5 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 17 | Rude Vessor | 45 | Head | Delivery Man | Arkansas |
| 18 | Amy A. Vessor | 43 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 19 | Jack Vessor | 21 | Son | Sausage Maker | Arkansas |
| 20 | Jeannette Vessor | 19 | Daughter | Music Teacher | Arkansas |
| 21 | Virginia Vessor | 15 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 22 | Audrey Vessor | 10 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 23 | Ruby Hale | 23 | Daughter | Waitress | Arkansas |
| 24 | Carroll Hale | 1 | Grandson | — | Arkansas |
| 25 | Earl Torbet | 35 | Head | Contractor | New York |
| 26 | Ethel Torbet | 37 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 27 | Lonnie Gooch | 39 | Partner | Helper | Arkansas |
| 28 | Lucille Gooch | 25 | Partner | — | Arkansas |
| 29 | Ray C. Sharp | 22 | Head | Warehouse Foreman | Arkansas |
| 30 | Gladys M. Sharp | 25 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 31 | Jimmie R. Sharp | 1 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 32 | Ernest F. Eilers | 41 | Head | Coppersmith | Kansas |
| 33 | Mary Belle Eilers | 34 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 34 | Willa Glenn Eilers | 14 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 35 | Eugene Merrill | 21 | Nephew | Manager | Oklahoma |
| 36 | Margaret Melray | 28 | Head | Typist | Arkansas |
| 37 | Fred Melray | 24 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 38 | Iris Lynne Melray | 1 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 39 | Ola Tucker | 47 | Head | — | Mississippi |
| 40 | Joseph D. Tucker | 21 | Son | Rate Clerk | Missouri |
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)