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William Garrett — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Montgomery-County, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this William Garrett across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Montgomery-County, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Joe & Eleanor — first a son (b.~1920), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 20
b. ~1920
Male
Son
Born: Alabama
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Montgomery-County, Alabama |
| Surname | Garrett |
| Given Name | William E |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Dadeville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Tallapoosa |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Alabama |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Township / Ward | Montgomery |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1920 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| William Garrett | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Joe Garrett | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Eleanor Garrett | Spouse | — | 43 | ~1897 |
Census Appearances
1920
Lowndes, Alabama
Other, age
Lowndes, Alabama · implied b. ~1920 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Garrett |
| Given Name | Willie |
| Relationship to Head | grandson |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1930
Montgomery, Alabama
Other, age 10
Montgomery, Alabama · implied b. ~1920 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Garrett |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Nephew |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Montgomery-County, Alabama
Son, age 20
Montgomery-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1920 — 4 household members
| Surname | Garrett |
| Given Name | William E |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Dadeville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Tallapoosa |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Alabama |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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 Garrett across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Joe Garrett (~0.92 confidence) and mother Eleanor Garrett (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Joe Garrett
b. ~1888
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Eleanor Garrett
b. ~1897
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
William Garrett
Son · 1940 · age 20 · b. ~1920 · Alabama
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Sibling
Elizabeth Garrett
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
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 — Montgomery-County, Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Montgomery-County, Alabama
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00067-00390)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Norman O Ward | 16 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 42 | Elmer M Ward | 12 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 43 | Warren R Ward | 9 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 44 | Willie C X Northeston | 28 | Head | Painter | Alabama |
| 45 | Ollie B Northeston | 25 | Wife | Cashier & Clerk | Alabama |
| 46 | Willie C Jr Northeston | 1 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 47 | Phillip S Langford | 70 | Head | Priest | New York |
| 48 | Mary E Williams | 65 | Sister | Housekeeper | New York |
| 49 | Wade H Shagard | 22 | Head | Salesman | Alabama |
| 50 | Minne Lou Shagard | 22 | Wife | Saleswoman | Alabama |
| 51 | James R Devane | 18 | Brother-in-law | Service Clerk | Alabama |
| 52 | Charles Devane | 21 | Cousin | A | Alabama |
| 53 | Bettie J Traywick | 2 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 54 | William A Page | 61 | Head | Traveling Salesman | Georgia |
| 55 | Josephine Page | 44 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 56 | Robert M Page | 15 | Son | Radio | Florida |
| 57 | Mary V Page | 13 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 58 | Rush Nell Wise | 20 | Lodger | Truck Dispatcher | Alabama |
| 59 | Ivey Vance | 27 | Lodger | Waitress & Clerk | Alabama |
| 60 | Sara E Wise | 23 | Lodger | Booker | Alabama |
| 61 | Joseph N Gunn | 45 | Lodger | — | Georgia |
| 62 | Joe M Garrett | 52 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 63 | Eleanor L Garrett | 43 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 64 | William E Garrett THIS PERSON | 20 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 65 | Elizabeth Garrett | 16 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 66 | Ray S Sprague | 24 | Head | Truckman | North Carolina |
| 67 | Evelyn Sprague | 24 | Wife | Housewife | Alabama |
| 68 | Edward Ray Sprague | 8 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 69 | James W Sprague | 5 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 70 | Grant B Reynolds | 26 | Head | Garage Mechanic | Alabama |
| 71 | Mildred H Reynolds | 25 | Wife | Housewife | Alabama |
| 72 | Thomas A Johnson | 55 | Head | Painter | Alabama |
| 73 | Belle Johnson | 50 | Wife | Housekeeper | Alabama |
| 74 | Ross Johnson | 30 | Head | Painter | Alabama |
| 75 | Vivian Johnson | 27 | Wife | Housewife | Alabama |
| 76 | James E X Posey | 38 | Head | Taxi Driver | Alabama |
| 77 | Mattie E Posey | 42 | Wife | Housekeeper | Alabama |
| 78 | Willie M Hines | 37 | Head | Painter | Alabama |
| 79 | Florida Hines | 20 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 80 | Jesse L Hines | 51 | Father | Painter | Alabama |
Pedigree Summary
William + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 2 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)