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William Burton — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Morgan-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this William Burton across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Morgan-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1881), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 59
b. ~1881
Male
Head
Born: Missouri
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Morgan-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Burton |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jacksonville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Morgan |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Illinois College |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 875 |
| Highest Grade | No 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Township / Ward | Jacksonville |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1881 |
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 Burton | Head | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| Homer Burton | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Mattie Burton | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1885 |
Census Appearances
1910
Morgan, Illinois
Head, age 29
Morgan, Illinois · implied b. ~1881 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burton |
| Given Name | William B |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Years Married | 7 |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Farm Laborer |
| Industry | Working Out |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1920
Morgan, Illinois
Head, age 38
Morgan, Illinois · implied b. ~1882 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burton |
| Given Name | William B |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Mulatto |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | College |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1930
Morgan, Illinois
Head, age 48
Morgan, Illinois · implied b. ~1882 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burton |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | College |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | $250 |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1940
Morgan-County, Illinois
Head, age 59
Morgan-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1881 — 3 household members
| Surname | Burton |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jacksonville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Morgan |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Illinois College |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 875 |
| Highest Grade | No 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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Our Model Tree links William Burton across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Burton
Head · 1940 · age 59 · b. ~1881 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Morgan-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Morgan-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00861-00194)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Jack Trumbo | 12 | Nephew | — | Indiana |
| 42 | Frank Black | 68 | Head | General Work | Missouri |
| 43 | Leslie Hunter | 58 | Lodger | Janitor | Missouri |
| 44 | Hazel Stone | 24 | Head | House Work | Illinois |
| 45 | Ethel Bowler | 36 | Head | Maid | Illinois |
| 46 | Hanny Strong | 71 | Mother | House Work | Missouri |
| 47 | Cora B. Rollins | 44 | Head | House Work | Missouri |
| 48 | Richard Dice | 26 | Son-in-law | Assistant Manager | Illinois |
| 49 | Charles P. Dice | 3 | Grand-son | — | Illinois |
| 50 | William Burton THIS PERSON | 59 | Head | Janitor | Missouri |
| 51 | Mattie P. Burton | 55 | Wife | House Wife | Missouri |
| 52 | Homer A. G. Burton | 18 | Son | General Work | Illinois |
| 53 | Arris Black | 55 | Head | Janitor | Missouri |
| 54 | Emma B. Black | 65 | Wife | House Wife | Missouri |
| 55 | Stella Mae Salle | 16 | Niece | Maid | Missouri |
| 56 | Harry C. Holmes | 45 | Head | Construction | Illinois |
| 57 | Audrey Holmes | 41 | Wife | Pressing | Illinois |
| 58 | Harry Jr. Holmes | 22 | Son | Farm Work | Arkansas |
| 59 | Viola C. Holmes | 20 | Daughter | House Work | Illinois |
| 60 | Billy Lee Holmes | 19 | Son | Farm Work | Illinois |
| 61 | Muriel M. Holmes | 15 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 62 | Haley M. French | 25 | Head | Salesman & Truck Driver | Illinois |
| 63 | Anita J. French | 20 | Wife | Cleaning & Pressing | Illinois |
| 64 | Joan L. French | 2 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 65 | Beverley S. French | 1 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 66 | Mary Louise French | 0 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 67 | William Carson | 51 | Head | Steel Worker | Illinois |
| 68 | Laura Carson | 50 | Wife | House Work | Illinois |
| 69 | Eleanor Bourn | 26 | Daughter | Top Stitcher In Shoes | Illinois |
| 70 | Yvonne Bourn | 1 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 71 | Charles R. Wood | 53 | Head | Truck Operator On Ice Truck | Illinois |
| 72 | Pansy C. Wood | 52 | Wife | House Wife | Illinois |
| 73 | Charles R. Jr. Wood | 20 | Son | Salesman On Ice Truck | Illinois |
| 74 | Charles Wm Riley | 13 | Grandson | — | Illinois |
| 75 | Amos L. Wright | 45 | Head | Head-Engineer | Illinois |
| 76 | Alice I. Wright | 43 | Wife | House Work | Illinois |
| 77 | Carl L. Wright | 19 | Son | New Worker | Illinois |
| 78 | Margaret L. Wright | 11 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 79 | Lloyd Burmeister | 37 | Head | Manager | Illinois |
| 80 | Fraide Burmeister | 34 | Wife | Assistant Manager | Illinois |
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)