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William Gibson — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Marion, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this William Gibson across the 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Marion, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1870), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 60
b. ~1870
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Marion, Indiana |
| Surname | Gibson |
| Given Name | William S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Grocery Retail |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4800 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Township / Ward | Beech Grove Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1870 |
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 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Gibson | Head | — | 60 | ~1870 |
| Mary Gibson | Other | — | 57 | ~1873 |
| John Gibson | Son | — | 34 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1910
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 40
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1870 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gibson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Years Married | 15 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Car Inspector |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1920
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 50
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1870 — 8 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gibson |
| Given Name | William S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Car Inspector |
| Industry | Rail Road |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 60
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1870 — 3 household members
| Surname | Gibson |
| Given Name | William S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Grocery Retail |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4800 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links William Gibson across 3 US Census years (1910, 1920 and 1930) in Marion, Indiana, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Gibson
Head · 1930 · age 60 · b. ~1870 · Indiana
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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:indianacensus00reel606:0343)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Sarah H. Williams | 56 | Head | None | Indiana |
| 52 | Owen A. Williams | 29 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 53 | Howard W. Brown | 24 | Boarder | Electrician | Indiana |
| 54 | Nellie C. Brown | 24 | Daughter | None | Indiana |
| 55 | Enos C. Wells | 25 | Head | Patrolman | Indiana |
| 56 | Dorothy B. Wells | 20 | Wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 57 | William S. Gibson THIS PERSON | 60 | Head | Proprietor | Indiana |
| 58 | Mary J. Gibson | 57 | Wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 59 | John E. Gibson | 34 | Son | Carpenter | Indiana |
| 60 | Claude J. Davis | 26 | Head | Welder | Indiana |
| 61 | Ada B. Davis | 28 | Wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 62 | Nellie E. Davis | 6 | Daughter | None | Indiana |
| 63 | Claude J. Jr. Davis | 2 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 64 | James Lady | 60 | Head | Stat. Fireman | Kentucky |
| 65 | Maggie M. Lady | 50 | Wife-H | None | Kentucky |
| 66 | Arthur Lady | 26 | Son | Laborer | Indiana |
| 67 | George Lady | 22 | Son | Truck Driver | Kentucky |
| 68 | Mary Lady | 19 | Daughter | Housekeeper | Indiana |
| 69 | Florence R. Lady | 18 | Daughter | Servant | Indiana |
| 70 | Jim D. Lady | 15 | Son | Odd Jobs | Kentucky |
| 71 | Lee Lady | 12 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 72 | Maggie Lady | 8 | Daughter | None | Indiana |
| 73 | Laura B. Canner | 30 | Daughter | Housekeeper | Ohio |
| 74 | Margaret M. Canner | 7 | Granddaughter | None | Indiana |
| 75 | Casper Stankovich | 36 | Head | Barber | Yugoslavia |
| 76 | Myrtle A. Stankovich | 35 | Wife-H | None | Tennessee |
| 77 | Nancy C. Ensey | 61 | Mother-in-law | None | Tennessee |
| 78 | Jesse D. Ensey | 20 | Brother-in-law | Printer | Kentucky |
| 79 | Jesse Rowbottom | 49 | Head | Proprietor | Indiana |
| 80 | Jessie P. Rowbottom | 45 | Wife-H | Clerk | Kentucky |
| 81 | Sylvia E. Rowbottom | 12 | Daughter | None | Kentucky |
| 82 | Willard R. Johns | 28 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 83 | Mary B. Johns | 27 | Wife-H | Compt. Operator | Indiana |
| 84 | Erastus F. Carnic | 28 | Head | Crane Operator | Kentucky |
| 85 | Eunice L. M. Carnic | 23 | Wife-H | None | Illinois |
| 86 | Edward F. Carnic | 3 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 87 | Donald E. Carnic | 1 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 88 | William H. Harold | 69 | Head | Store Man | Illinois |
| 89 | Emma Harold | 60 | Wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 90 | Mary E. Harold | 21 | Daughter | Secretary | Indiana |
| 91 | Ira Johnson | 55 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 92 | Nellie E. Johnson | 51 | Wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 93 | Fred Johnson | 25 | Son | Stock Man | Indiana |
| 94 | Don E. Johnson | 23 | Son | Stock Man | Indiana |
| 95 | Doris M. Johnson | 17 | Daughter | None | Indiana |
| 96 | Joseph A. Johnson | 15 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 97 | Robert R. Johnson | 14 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 98 | Marjorie V. Johnson | 8 | Daughter | None | Indiana |
| 99 | George A. Settle | 41 | R | Sweeper | Kentucky |
| 100 | Essie E. Settle | 40 | Wife-H | None | Kentucky |
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)