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William Benton — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Mclennan-County, Texas
Our Model Tree links this William Benton across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Mclennan-County, Texas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1928), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1928
Male
Son
Born: Texas
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Mclennan-County, Texas |
| Surname | Benton |
| Given Name | William Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Waco City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | McLennan |
| Additional Details | |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | G 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
| Township / Ward | Waco City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1928 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardell Benton | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Louvenia Benton | Spouse | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| Mildred Benton | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| William Benton | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| William Benton | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
Census Appearances
1930
Mclennan, Texas
Son, age 2
Mclennan, Texas · implied b. ~1928 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Benton |
| Given Name | William L. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Father's Birthplace | Texas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Can Read/Write | No |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1940
Mclennan-County, Texas
Son, age 12
Mclennan-County, Texas · implied b. ~1928 — 5 household members
| Surname | Benton |
| Given Name | William Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Waco City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | McLennan |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | G 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
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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Anchor record
William Benton
Son · 1940 · age 12 · b. ~1928 · Texas
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Sibling
Ardell Benton
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mildred Benton
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
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 — Mclennan-County, Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Mclennan-County, Texas
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04099-00763)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louie Jack Loovorn | 14 | Son | — | Texas |
| 2 | W. H. Griffin | 31 | Head | Operator | Texas |
| 3 | Velma Griffin | 29 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 4 | George H. Sharp | 42 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 5 | Celeste Sharp | 37 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 6 | George Sharp | 14 | Son | — | Texas |
| 7 | Bessie Henderson | 39 | Head | Office Clerk | Texas |
| 8 | Dinkie Henderson | 59 | Mother | — | Texas |
| 9 | William Head Benton | 45 | Head | Structural Worker | Texas |
| 10 | Louvenia Benton | 36 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 11 | Mildred Benton | 18 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 12 | Ardell Benton | 15 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 13 | William Jr. Benton THIS PERSON | 12 | Son | — | Texas |
| 14 | W. B. Mccoy | 28 | Head | Tree Surgeon | Texas |
| 15 | Rosena Mccoy | 24 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 16 | Juanita Mccoy | 5 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 17 | James Mccoy | 6 | Son | — | Texas |
| 18 | Dorothy Kelley | 14 | Niece | — | Texas |
| 20 | B. H. Cheaver | 67 | Head | — | N. Carolina |
| 21 | Era Cheaver | 70 | Wife | — | N. Carolina |
| 22 | Era Nell Cheaver | 33 | Daughter | Asst. Accountant | Texas |
| 23 | Ross Elzey | 26 | Head | Service Mechanic | Oklahoma |
| 24 | Sadie Elzey | 25 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 25 | Will J. Brannan | 42 | Head | Livestock Dealer | Texas |
| 26 | Mamie Brannan | 37 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 27 | Joe E. Mathews | 49 | Head | Attendant | Texas |
| 28 | Mae Mathews | 42 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 29 | Mary E. Mathews | 5 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 30 | Mildred Stewart | 51 | Head | — | Texas |
| 31 | Bernice Stewart | 25 | Daughter | Sales Lady | Texas |
| 32 | John Potter | 40 | Head | Attendant | Texas |
| 33 | Eunice Potter | 36 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 34 | Leon Potter | 19 | Son | Welder | Texas |
| 35 | Vernon Potter | 10 | Son | — | Texas |
| 36 | Otis Potter | 8 | Son | — | Texas |
| 37 | John W. Carter | 51 | Head | Concrete Finisher | Texas |
| 38 | Mattie Carter | 48 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 39 | Ralph A. Carter | 22 | Son | Attendant | Texas |
| 40 | John J. Carter | 20 | Son | Attendant | Texas |
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)