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William Gibson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Washington-County, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this William Gibson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington-County, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1923), then head of a 12-person household.
Age 17
b. ~1923
Male
Son
Born: Alabama
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Washington-County, Alabama |
| Surname | Gibson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wash. Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wash. Alabama |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 6 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Township / Ward | Chatom |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1923 |
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.
12 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnie Gibson | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Sarah Gibson | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| Minnie Gibson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Lucille Gibson | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Henry Gibson | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Abraham Gibson | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| William Gibson | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Rufus Gibson | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Martin Gibson | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| John Gibson | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Houston Gibson | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Hattie Gibson | Spouse | — | 38 | ~1902 |
Census Appearances
1930
Washington, Alabama
Son, age 7
Washington, Alabama · implied b. ~1923 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gibson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Washington-County, Alabama
Son, age 17
Washington-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1923 — 12 household members
| Surname | Gibson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wash. Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wash. Alabama |
| Hours Worked | 6 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| 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 Gibson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Gibson
Son · 1940 · age 17 · b. ~1923 · Alabama
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Sibling
Sarah Gibson
Sibling · 1940 · age 1
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Minnie Gibson
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Winnie Gibson
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lucille Gibson
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Abraham Gibson
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Rufus Gibson
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Martin Gibson
Sibling · 1940 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Gibson
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Houston Gibson
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
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 — Washington-County, Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Alabama
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00088-00087)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Delores Watson | 5 | neice | — | Alabama |
| 42 | R. S. Nelms | 61 | Head | Carpenter | England |
| 43 | Elsie P. West | 32 | daughter | Housekeeper | Alabama |
| 44 | Iva Oriel West | 14 | granddaughter | — | Alabama |
| 45 | H. B. Richard Nelms | 30 | Head | Laborer | Alabama |
| 46 | Jessie Nelms | 28 | wife | Housekeeper | Alabama |
| 47 | Blanche Nelms | 4 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 48 | Richard J. Nelms | 2 | son | — | Alabama |
| 49 | Robert L. Flint | 42 | Head | Laborer | Alabama |
| 50 | Violet C. Flint | 37 | wife | Housekeeper | Alabama |
| 51 | Robt Lee Flint | 22 | son | Carpenter | Alabama |
| 52 | Larena Flint | 20 | daughter | Sewing Work | Alabama |
| 53 | Wm. Stephens Flint | 16 | son | — | Alabama |
| 54 | Thelma L. Flint | 13 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 55 | Mary Emma Flint | 10 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 56 | Andrew W. Flint | 7 | son | — | Alabama |
| 57 | Richard E. Flint | 5 | son | — | Alabama |
| 58 | Judson C. Flint | 3 | son | — | Alabama |
| 59 | Lucy Vivian Flint | 1 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 60 | Alton R. Wheeler | 40 | Head | Laborer | Alabama |
| 61 | Juanita Wheeler | 30 | wife | Housekeeper | Alabama |
| 62 | Alton Ray Jr. Wheeler | 20 | son | Laborer | Alabama |
| 63 | Louise Wheeler | 15 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 64 | James G. Flint | 37 | Head | Carpenter | Alabama |
| 65 | Jewel B. Flint | 27 | wife | Housekeeper | Alabama |
| 66 | Walden G. Flint | 6 | son | — | Alabama |
| 67 | Prentiss K. Flint | 4 | son | — | Alabama |
| 68 | James Flint | 2 | son | — | Alabama |
| 69 | Henry A. Gibson | 62 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 70 | Hattie Gibson | 38 | wife | Housekeeper | Alabama |
| 71 | Rufus Gibson | 19 | son | Laborer | Alabama |
| 72 | William Gibson THIS PERSON | 17 | son | — | Alabama |
| 73 | Minnie Gibson | 15 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 74 | Houston Gibson | 13 | son | — | Alabama |
| 75 | Winnie Mae Gibson | 11 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 76 | John H. Gibson | 9 | son | — | Alabama |
| 77 | Abraham Gibson | 7 | son | — | Alabama |
| 78 | Lucille Gibson | 5 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 79 | Martin J. Gibson | 2 | son | — | Alabama |
| 80 | Sarah A. Gibson | 1 | daughter | — | Alabama |
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)