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William Lawrence — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Martin-County, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this William Lawrence across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Martin-County, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1929), then head of a 13-person household.
Age 11
b. ~1929
Male
Son
Born: North Carolina
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Martin-County, North Carolina |
| Surname | Lawrence |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Asst. Roads |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Martin |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
| Township / Ward | Asst Roads |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1929 |
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.
13 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addie Lawrence | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Sarah Lawrence | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Sarah Lawrence | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Lucretia Lawrence | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Lola Lawrence | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Henry Lawrence | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Harvey Lawrence | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Joe Lawrence | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| William Lawrence | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Joseph Lawrence | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Johnnie Lawrence | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Vance Lawrence | Son | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Roberta Lawrence | Spouse | — | 40 | ~1900 |
Census Appearances
1930
Martin, North …
Son, age 2
Martin, North Carolina · implied b. ~1928 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lawrence |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1940
Martin-County, North …
Son, age 11
Martin-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1929 — 13 household members
| Surname | Lawrence |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Asst. Roads |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Martin |
| Highest Grade | 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
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 Lawrence across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Lawrence
Son · 1940 · age 11 · b. ~1929 · North Carolina
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Sibling
Johnnie Lawrence
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Joseph Lawrence
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Sarah Lawrence
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Addie Lawrence
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Sarah Lawrence
Sibling · 1940 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Harvey Lawrence
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Joe Lawrence
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Vance Lawrence
Sibling · 1940 · age 3
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lucretia Lawrence
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lola Lawrence
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
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 — Martin-County, North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Martin-County, North Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02940-00061)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Leamon Beach | 30 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 42 | Fannie G. Beach | 30 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 43 | William G. Beach | 2 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 44 | William O. Donald | 46 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 45 | Mattie Donald | 36 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 46 | William O. Jr. Donald | 14 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 47 | Rhett M. Donald | 11 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 48 | Nancy G. Donald | 8 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 49 | Clell G. Donald | 3 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 50 | Pollard G. Moon | 17 | Nephew | — | North Carolina |
| 51 | Paul Dixon | 47 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 52 | Mattie B. Dixon | 36 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 53 | John W. Rogerson | 33 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 54 | Mary Rogerson | 36 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 55 | John L. Rogerson | 14 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 56 | Robert C. Rogerson | 12 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 57 | Frances G. Rogerson | 10 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 58 | James B. Rogerson | 8 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 59 | Nellie T. Rogerson | 4 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 60 | Worthy L. Rogerson | 3 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 61 | Henry Lawrence | 52 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 62 | Roberta Lawrence | 40 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 63 | Joe H. Lawrence | 21 | Son | Farm Labor | North Carolina |
| 64 | Addie Lawrence | 15 | Daughter | Farm Labor | North Carolina |
| 65 | William Lawrence THIS PERSON | 11 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 66 | Harvey Lawrence | 10 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 67 | Johnnie W. Lawrence | 8 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 68 | Lucretia Lawrence | 5 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 69 | Sarah Lawrence | 19 | Daughter | Farm Labor | North Carolina |
| 70 | Sarah G. Lawrence | 4 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 71 | Vance Lawrence | 3 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 72 | Joseph Lawrence | 7 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 73 | Lola B. Lawrence | 5 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 74 | Mae L. Grimes | 44 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 75 | Emma F. Grimes | 58 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 76 | James Sr. Hallard | 48 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 77 | Annie R. Hallard | 42 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 78 | Gertie R. Hallard | 26 | Daughter | General House | North Carolina |
| 79 | Murray R. Hallard | 17 | Son | Attendant | North Carolina |
| 80 | William C. Hallard | 15 | Son | Farm Labor | North Carolina |
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)