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Willie Martin — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Willie Martin across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Rockingham-County, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Dave & Irvin — first a son (b.~1919), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1919
Male
Son
Born: North Carolina
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Rockingham-County, North Carolina |
| Surname | Martin |
| Given Name | Willie S. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Simpsonville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rockingham |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farm helper |
| Industry | Farming |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 500 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
| Occupation | Farm Helper |
| Township / Ward | Simpsonville |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1919 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Willie | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lena Martin | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Betty Martin | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Dave Martin | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Kathryn Martin | Other | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| A Martin | Other | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Cynthia Martin | Other | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Willie Martin | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Clarice Martin | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Lovenia Martin | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
Census Appearances
1920
Rockingham, North …
Son, age
Rockingham, North Carolina · implied b. ~1920 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Martin |
| Given Name | Willie B |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 0 |
| 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 |
1930
Rockingham, North …
Son, age 11
Rockingham, North Carolina · implied b. ~1919 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Martin |
| Given Name | Willie |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1940
Rockingham-County, North …
Son, age 21
Rockingham-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1919 — 9 household members
| Surname | Martin |
| Given Name | Willie S. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Simpsonville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rockingham |
| Occupation | Farm helper |
| Industry | Farming |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 500 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| 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 Willie Martin across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Dave Martin (~0.92 confidence) and father Irvin Martin (~0.92 confidence) and mother Linnie Martin (~0.92 confidence) and mother Lovenia Martin (~0.92 confidence) and mother Louise Martin (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Dave Martin
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Irvin Martin
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Linnie Martin
b. ~1891
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Lovenia Martin
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Louise Martin
b. ~1896
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Willie Martin
Son · 1940 · age 21 · b. ~1919 · North Carolina
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Sibling
Betty Martin
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clarice Martin
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lena Martin
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
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 — Rockingham-County, North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Rockingham-County, North Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02967-00582)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David C. King | 5 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 2 | Clyde P. King | 3 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 3 | Jr, Holman S. Vernon | 44 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 4 | Nannie H. Vernon | 40 | Wife | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 5 | Jessie B. Vernon | 16 | Son | Farm Helper | North Carolina |
| 6 | H. Elwood Vernon | 14 | Son | Farm Helper | North Carolina |
| 7 | Billie L. Vernon | 11 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 8 | Nancy M. Vernon | 4 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 9 | Neddie E. | Nelda E. Wralen | Wooten | 33 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 10 | Pearl D. Wralen | Wooten | 29 | Wife | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 11 | James E. Wralen | Wooten | 6 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 12 | Mary K. Wralen | Wooten | 1 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 13 | James M. Lemons | 61 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 14 | Lenora E. Lemons | 44 | Wife | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 15 | W. Joyner Lemons | 33 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 16 | Nola P. Lemons | 33 | Wife | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 17 | J. Willie H. Moore | 53 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 18 | Ollie K. Moore | 52 | Wife | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 19 | M. Frederick Moore | 20 | Son | Farm Helper | North Carolina |
| 20 | Linzy E. Moore | 18 | Son | Farm Helper | North Carolina |
| 21 | J. Melvin Moore | 17 | Son | Farm Helper | North Carolina |
| 22 | Harvey Moore | 15 | Son | Farm Helper | North Carolina |
| 23 | J. Willie Jr. Moore | 11 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 24 | Lucia D. Mccoy | 57 | Head | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 25 | George Mccoy | 23 | Son | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 26 | Dave Martin | 53 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 27 | Lovenia T. Martin | 48 | Wife | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 28 | Clarice T. Martin | 17 | Son | Farm Helper | North Carolina |
| 29 | Lena Martin | 9 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 30 | Willie S. Martin THIS PERSON | 21 | Son | Farm Helper | North Carolina |
| 31 | Kathryn E. Martin | 19 | Daughter-in-law | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 32 | Cynthia A. Martin | 3 | Granddaughter | — | North Carolina |
| 33 | A. Bryant Martin | 2 | Grandson | — | North Carolina |
| 34 | Betty Ann Martin | 12 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 35 | Emma E. Lowings | Lovings | 52 | Head | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 36 | Arthur M. Lowings | Lovings | 40 | Brother | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 37 | Audrey M. Lowings | Lovings | 27 | Nephew | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 38 | Avery N. Lowings | Lovings | 20 | Nephew | Farm Helper | North Carolina |
| 39 | Gilbert B. Lowings | Lovings | 15 | Nephew | Farm Helper | North Carolina |
| 40 | Henry C. Manly | 22 | Nephew | Farm Helper | North Carolina |
Pedigree Summary
Willie + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 5 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)