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William Donahue — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Marion, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this William Donahue across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1922), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 8
b. ~1922
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Marion, Indiana |
| Surname | Donahue |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1922 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Donahue | Son | — | 8 | ~1922 |
| Joseph Donahue | Son | — | 14 | ~1916 |
| John Donahue | Son | — | 19 | ~1911 |
| Emma Donahue | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1875 |
| Margaret Donahue | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1913 |
| Matthew Donahue | Head | — | 54 | ~1876 |
| Agnes Donahue | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1903 |
| Anna Donahue | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1909 |
| Edward Donahue | Son | — | 13 | ~1917 |
Census Appearances
1930
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 8
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1922 — 9 household members
| Surname | Donahue |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Son, age 18
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1922 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Donohue |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Nurse's aid |
| Industry | Care of sick |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 35 |
| Income (1939) | 250 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Indiana |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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 Donahue across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Donahue
Son · 1930 · age 8 · b. ~1922 · Indiana
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Sibling
John Donahue
Sibling · 1930 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Edward Donahue
Sibling · 1930 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Joseph Donahue
Sibling · 1930 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Margaret Donahue
Sibling · 1930 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Anna Donahue
Sibling · 1930 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Agnes Donahue
Sibling · 1930 · age 27
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 — Marion, Indiana
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1930 US Federal Census — Marion, Indiana
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:indianacensus00reel615:0296)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo M Cantlon | 28 | Head | Crane Opr | Indiana |
| 2 | Clara Cantlon | 30 | Wife | Press Feeder | Indiana |
| 3 | Robert Cantlon | 9 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 4 | Otto Priller | 55 | Father-in-law | Cabinet Maker | Indiana |
| 5 | Emma Connell | 52 | Head | House Keeper | Indiana |
| 6 | Carl Thompson | 34 | Son | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 7 | Charles E Bellmore | 53 | Lodger | Salesman | Indiana |
| 8 | Harry Faust | 49 | Head | Maintenance | Indiana |
| 9 | Maud Faust | 41 | Wife | None | Indiana |
| 10 | Suzanne Suter | 77 | Mother-in-law | None | Kentucky |
| 11 | James Hendley | 52 | Head | Box Maker | Kentucky |
| 12 | Maud Hendley | 44 | Wife | None | Kentucky |
| 13 | Bird Hendley | 28 | Daughter | None | Kentucky |
| 14 | Hazel Hendley | 20 | Daughter | Clerk | Kentucky |
| 15 | Leslie Hendley | 17 | Son | Delivery Boy | Kentucky |
| 16 | Alonzo J Roberts | 43 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 17 | Lena Roberts | 35 | Wife | None | Wisconsin |
| 18 | Vernon Roberts | 14 | Son | None | Wisconsin |
| 19 | Russel Roberts | 9 | Son | None | California |
| 20 | Audrey Roberts | 7 | Daughter | None | California |
| 21 | Harry A Blake | 50 | Head | Motorman | Indiana |
| 22 | Mary Blake | 47 | Wife | None | Indiana |
| 23 | Harry E Blake | 22 | Son | Adjuster | Indiana |
| 24 | Jesse Blake | 18 | Son | Mechanic | Indiana |
| 25 | George W Crawford | 35 | Son-in-law | Agent | Indiana |
| 26 | Edith M Crawford | 25 | Daughter | None | Indiana |
| 27 | Francis M Crawford | 5 | Grandson | None | Indiana |
| 28 | Georgia E Crawford | 3 | Granddaughter | None | Indiana |
| 29 | Ernest O Parsons | 32 | Head | Dye Sinker | Indiana |
| 30 | Nellie A Parsons | 33 | Wife | None | Indiana |
| 31 | Thelma A Parsons | 16 | Daughter | None | Indiana |
| 32 | Matthew E Donahue | 54 | Head | Watchman | Indiana |
| 33 | Emma Donahue | 55 | Wife | None | Germany |
| 34 | Agnes Donahue | 27 | Daughter | Seamstress | Indiana |
| 35 | Anna Donahue | 21 | Daughter | Seamstress | Indiana |
| 36 | John Donahue | 19 | Son | Electrician | Indiana |
| 37 | Margaret Donahue | 17 | Daughter | Servant | Indiana |
| 38 | Joseph Donahue | 14 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 39 | Edward Donahue | 13 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 40 | William Donahue THIS PERSON | 8 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 41 | Henry L Ringstein | 77 | Head | Retired | Germany |
| 42 | Emma Ringstein | 52 | Head | None | Indiana |
| 43 | August L Ringstein | 34 | Brother | Pressman | Indiana |
| 44 | Edith C Ringstein | 12 | Niece | None | Indiana |
| 45 | Robert W Ringstein | 8 | Nephew | None | Indiana |
| 46 | James H Anderson | 46 | Head | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 47 | Anna Anderson | 42 | Wife | None | Indiana |
| 48 | Everett Anderson | 21 | Son | Elevator Opr | Indiana |
| 49 | Clyde Anderson | 18 | Son | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 50 | Clent H Anderson | 16 | Son | Clerk | Indiana |
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)