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William Buchanan — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Ray-County, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this William Buchanan across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Ray-County, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1868), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 72
b. ~1868
Male
Head
Born: Missouri
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Ray-County, Missouri |
| Surname | Buchanan |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hardin City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Ray |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Stock buyer |
| Industry | Horses & Mules |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 600 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Stock Buyer |
| Township / Ward | Hardin City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1868 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Gillunny | Daughter | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| Luanna Gillunny | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| William Buchanan | Head | — | 72 | ~1868 |
Census Appearances
1920
Ray, Missouri
Head, age 51
Ray, Missouri · implied b. ~1869 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Buchanan |
| Given Name | William A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1930
Ray, Missouri
Head, age 61
Ray, Missouri · implied b. ~1869 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Buchanan |
| Given Name | William A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Genl. farm |
| Class of Worker | O |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 35.00 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1940
Ray-County, Missouri
Head, age 72
Ray-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1868 — 3 household members
| Surname | Buchanan |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hardin City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Ray |
| Occupation | Stock buyer |
| Industry | Horses & Mules |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 600 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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Our Model Tree links William Buchanan across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Buchanan
Head · 1940 · age 72 · b. ~1868 · Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Ray-County, Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Ray-County, Missouri
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02143-00756)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarah A. Cruse | 75 | Mother | — | Missouri |
| 2 | Carl M. Reed | 50 | Head | Doctor | Kansas |
| 3 | Ottie M. Reed | 47 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 4 | Carl H. Jr. Reed | 16 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 5 | Virgil Boggess | 71 | Head | Proprietor | Missouri |
| 6 | Lola B. Boggess | 65 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 7 | Helen M. Boggess | 29 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 8 | Wallace Rankin | 88 | Father in law | — | Indiana |
| 9 | Lowell C. Walker | 34 | Head | Telegraph Operator | Missouri |
| 10 | Julia Walker | 32 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 11 | Jack Walker | 9 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 12 | Jimmie Walker | 3 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 13 | Lizzie Stratton | 66 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 14 | Toussaint Smith | 42 | Head | Miner | Missouri |
| 15 | Mattie Smith | 38 | Wife | House Keeper | Missouri |
| 16 | Thomas Frazier | 79 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 17 | Nannie E. Frazier | 63 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 18 | Bownor De Mint | 35 | Head | Printing Engineer | Missouri |
| 19 | Thelma De Mint | 31 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 20 | Paul B. De Mint | 10 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 21 | Roma L. De Mint | 2 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 22 | David M. De Mint | 1 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 23 | John M. Grimes | 71 | Head | Doctor | Missouri |
| 24 | Maude Grimes | 67 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 25 | Paul Grimes | 27 | Son | Proprietor | Missouri |
| 26 | Louise Grimes | 25 | Daughter in law | — | Missouri |
| 27 | Paul M. Grimes | 6 | Grandson | — | Missouri |
| 28 | Rex A. Mitchell | 50 | Head | Minister | Missouri |
| 29 | Mary E. Mitchell | 43 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 30 | William Buchanan THIS PERSON | 72 | Head | Stock Buyer | Missouri |
| 31 | Mary Gillunny | 33 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 32 | Luanna Gillunny | 4 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 33 | Herbert Freeman | 29 | Head | Truck Driver | Missouri |
| 34 | Ollivene Freeman | 20 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 35 | Joseph Higgins | 28 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 36 | Sadie Higgins | 38 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 37 | Gabria E. Bryan | 75 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 38 | Pearl Swinney | 51 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 39 | Mary F. Swinney | 34 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 40 | Green W. Walker | 74 | Head | — | 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)