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William Marsh — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Fauquier-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this William Marsh across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Fauquier-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1863), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 77
b. ~1863
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Fauquier-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Marsh |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cedar Run Mag. District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Fauquier |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Retired Minister |
| Highest Grade | No |
| 1935 Residence | Virginia |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Retired Minister |
| Township / Ward | Cedar Run Mag District |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1863 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juanita Marsh | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Frank Marsh | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| William Marsh | Head | — | 77 | ~1863 |
| James Marsh | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| George Marsh | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Mary Marsh | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1930
Fauquier, Virginia
Head, age 67
Fauquier, Virginia · implied b. ~1863 — 9 household members
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Household
| Surname | Marsh |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Pastor |
| Industry | Church |
| Class of Worker | D |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 12 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Fauquier-County, Virginia
Head, age 77
Fauquier-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1863 — 6 household members
| Surname | Marsh |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cedar Run Mag. District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Fauquier |
| Occupation | Retired Minister |
| Highest Grade | No |
| 1935 Residence | Virginia |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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Our Model Tree links William Marsh across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Marsh
Head · 1940 · age 77 · b. ~1863 · Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Fauquier-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Fauquier-County, Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04262-00014)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil R. Doster | 14 | Boarder | — | Virginia |
| 2 | Louis Jessie W. Doster | 25 | Lodger | Laborer | Virginia |
| 3 | Philemon S. Bittle | 27 | Head | Teacher | Maryland |
| 4 | Ida T. Bittle | 61 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 5 | John W. Bittle | 16 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 6 | Catherine E. Bittle | 14 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 7 | Charles S. Topp | 34 | Head | Farmer | Virginia |
| 8 | Mollie Topp | 27 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 9 | Elmer Topp | 5 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 10 | Earl A. Topp | 3 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 11 | Adolph S. Topp | 14 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 12 | William H. Marsh THIS PERSON | 77 | Head | Retired Minister | Maryland |
| 13 | Mary R. Marsh | 56 | Wife | — | Washington D.C. |
| 14 | Frank W. Marsh | 21 | Son | Laborer | Virginia |
| 15 | George W. Marsh | 19 | Son | Helper | Virginia |
| 16 | James H. Marsh | 17 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 17 | Juanita A. Marsh | 12 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 18 | William B. Veach | 62 | Head | Farmer | Virginia |
| 19 | Catherine H. Veach | 33 | Daughter | House Keeper | Virginia |
| 20 | William B. Jr. Veach | 24 | Son | Helper | Virginia |
| 21 | Lewis M. Catlett | 86 | Lodger | — | Virginia |
| 22 | Herbert Day | 27 | Son-in-law | Mechanic | Virginia |
| 23 | Russell E. Sherman | 54 | Head | Laborer | West Virginia |
| 24 | James W. Sherman | 67 | Head | Farmer | Virginia |
| 25 | Annie M. Sherman | 53 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 26 | Alinth R. Claetle | 33 | Head | Farmer | South Dakota |
| 27 | Delia L. Claetle | 32 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 28 | Bessie A. Claetle | 3 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 29 | William H. Fletcher | 32 | Head | Barber | Virginia |
| 30 | Iris Fletcher | 22 | Wife | Housewife | Virginia |
| 31 | Peter B. Beach | 19 | Lodger | Clerk | Virginia |
| 32 | Wesley C. Carriss | 56 | Head | Farmer | Virginia |
| 33 | Mamie R. Carriss | 54 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 34 | Josephine Brown | 53 | Head | Helper | Virginia |
| 35 | George R. Brown | 31 | Son | Laborer | Virginia |
| 36 | Alice M. Brown | 20 | Daughter-in-law | Book Keeper | Virginia |
| 37 | Randolph J. Brown | 28 | Son | Laborer | Virginia |
| 38 | Christine Brown | 29 | Daughter-in-law | — | Virginia |
| 39 | Randolph J. Jr. Brown | 5 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 40 | George T. Williams | 52 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
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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)