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William Webster — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this William Webster across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: Tennessee
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Webster |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | laborer |
| Industry | laundry |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 988 |
| Highest Grade | G 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1884 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Webster | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Joan Jarman | Other | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Thelma Gregory | Daughter | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Emma Webster | Spouse | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| Thelma Gregory | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 36
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1884 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Webster |
| Given Name | Wm |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | porter |
| Industry | railroad |
| Class of Worker | w |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 46
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1884 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Webster |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
| Industry | Foundry |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 25 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Head, age 56
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1884 — 5 household members
| Surname | Webster |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | laborer |
| Industry | laundry |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 988 |
| Highest Grade | G 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
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Our Model Tree links William Webster across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Webster
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01127-00722)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fannie Hatfield | 19 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 2 | Ruth Hatfield | 4 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 3 | Louise Hatfield | 2 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 4 | Allen Hatfield | 1 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 5 | Frances Foster | 23 | Sister-in-law | — | Mississippi |
| 6 | Junior Cloudy | 30 | Head | Sewing | Kentucky |
| 7 | John Cloudy | 21 | Son | Washer Cars | Kentucky |
| 8 | James Cloudy | 19 | Son | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 9 | Anna Cloudy | 17 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 10 | Julia Cloudy | 7 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 11 | George Jr. Kindred | 25 | Head | Paper Hanger | S. Carolina |
| 12 | Sarah Kindred | 21 | Wife | Clerk | Indiana |
| 13 | Robert Womack | 22 | Head | Porter | Tennessee |
| 14 | Lonie Womack | 19 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 15 | Odell Fisher | 39 | Head | Elevator Operator | Kentucky |
| 16 | Emma Fisher | 52 | Aunt | — | Kentucky |
| 17 | Allen Chinnshaw | 27 | Head | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 18 | Beluah Chinnshaw | 27 | Wife | Machine Operator | Tennessee |
| 19 | John Yocum | 42 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 20 | Mattie Yocum | 32 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 21 | Beatrice Haynes | 32 | Head | Maid | Indiana |
| 22 | Stuart Haynes | 50 | Mother | — | Tennessee |
| 23 | Lewis Thomas | 32 | Head | Printer | Tennessee |
| 24 | Corrie Thomas | 26 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 25 | James Philip | 26 | Head | Porter | Tennessee |
| 26 | Dorothy Philip | 22 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 27 | Joan Philip | 3 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 28 | James Jr. Philip | 1 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 29 | Louise Betty | 25 | Head | Ward Helper | Georgia |
| 30 | Patsy Betty | 5 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 31 | Eula Adams | 42 | Mother | — | Georgia |
| 32 | William Webster THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 33 | Emma Webster | 54 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 34 | Thelma Gregory | 28 | Daughter | Porter | Indiana |
| 35 | Thelma Gregory | 25 | Daughter | Ward Helper | Indiana |
| 36 | Joan Jarman | 7 | Granddaughter | — | Indiana |
| 37 | Marion Griffin | 27 | Head | Porter | Indiana |
| 38 | Mary E. Griffin | 29 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 39 | Betty Griffin | 10 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 40 | Lema Edward | 41 | Head | Porter | 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)