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Willie Sanders — 1930 US Census Record
Model Tree available1930 United States Federal Census · Marshall, Mississippi
Our Model Tree links this Willie Sanders across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marshall, Mississippi (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Lawrence & Ardie — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Mississippi
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Marshall, Mississippi |
| Surname | Sanders |
| Given Name | Willie |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Beat 3 Pt Of |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1918 |
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 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Willie | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnest Sanders | Son | — | 8 | ~1922 |
| Lawrence Sanders | Head | — | 32 | ~1898 |
| Jessie Sanders | Son | — | 10 | ~1920 |
| Lizzie Sanders | Son | — | 4 | ~1926 |
| Willie Sanders | Son | — | 12 | ~1918 |
| Fannie Sanders | Spouse | — | 21 | ~1909 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marshall, Mississippi
Son, age 2
Marshall, Mississippi · implied b. ~1918 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sanders |
| Given Name | Willie |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
1930
Marshall, Mississippi
Son, age 12
Marshall, Mississippi · implied b. ~1918 — 6 household members
| Surname | Sanders |
| Given Name | Willie |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
1940
Marshall-County, Mississippi
Head, age 21
Marshall-County, Mississippi · implied b. ~1919 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sanderson |
| Given Name | Willie |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Beat 1 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marshall |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
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 Sanders across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Lawrence Sanders (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ardie Sanders (~0.92 confidence) and mother Fannie Sanders (~0.60 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.81
Father
Lawrence Sanders
b. ~1898
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ardie Sanders
b. ~1900
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Fannie Sanders
b. ~1909
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.6
This person
Anchor record
Willie Sanders
Son · 1930 · age 12 · b. ~1918 · Mississippi
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Sibling
Jessie Sanders
Sibling · 1930 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lizzie Sanders
Sibling · 1930 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Earnest Sanders
Sibling · 1930 · age 8
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
1930 US Federal Census — Marshall, Mississippi
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1930 US Federal Census — Marshall, Mississippi
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus1158unit:0894)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Frankie Lee Thomas | 1 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 52 | Lawrence Sanders | 32 | Head | Farmer | Mississippi |
| 53 | Fannie Sanders | 21 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 54 | Willie Sanders THIS PERSON | 12 | Son | Laborer | Mississippi |
| 55 | Jessie Sanders | 10 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 56 | Earnest Lee Sanders | 8 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 57 | Lizzie Sanders | 4 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 58 | Lee Mosley | 39 | Head | Farmer | Mississippi |
| 59 | Litha Mosley | 24 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 60 | Robert Mosley | 5 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 61 | Flossy Mosley | 3 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 62 | Bertal Mosley | 1 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 63 | Wash Mosley | 60 | Head | Farmer | Mississippi |
| 64 | Ada Mosley | 65 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 65 | Bessie Mosley | 24 | Daughter | Laborer | Mississippi |
| 66 | Russell Mosley | 17 | Son | Laborer | Mississippi |
| 67 | Armie Lee Mosley | 5 | Grandson | — | Mississippi |
| 68 | King James Mosley | 3 | Grandson | — | Mississippi |
| 69 | Ellis Mosley | 36 | Head | Farmer | Mississippi |
| 70 | Mandie Mosley | 30 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 71 | Robert Johnston | 27 | Head | Farmer | Mississippi |
| 72 | Mary Ella Johnston | 22 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 73 | Eddie Johnston | 12 | Son | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 74 | Rosvelt Johnston | 10 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 75 | Leandry Johnston | 7 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 76 | Fred Mosley | 32 | Head | Farmer | Mississippi |
| 77 | Bertha Mosley | 20 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 78 | Lucy Mosley | 4 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 79 | Mary Ella Mosley | 2 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 80 | Eloys Mosley | 0 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 81 | Marshall Johnston | 30 | Head | Farmer | Mississippi |
| 82 | Bert Johnston | 28 | Head | Farmer | Mississippi |
| 83 | Beulah Johnston | 25 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 84 | Rebecca Stephens | 60 | Head | Farmer | Mississippi |
| 85 | Georgia Fitch | 35 | Head | Cook | Tennessee |
| 86 | S. P. Ingram | 54 | Head | Farmer | Mississippi |
| 87 | Kathleen P. Ingram | 38 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 88 | Mamie Sue P. Ingram | 11 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 89 | John D. P. Ingram | 7 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 90 | John Earle P. Ingram | 3 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 91 | Robert Miller | 24 | Head | Farmer | Mississippi |
| 92 | Sallie Miller | 27 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 93 | Jerry Miller | 9 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 94 | Gilbert Miller | 7 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 95 | Earl Miller | 5 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 96 | Ethel Miller | 1 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 97 | Bob Crackler | 67 | Head | Farmer | Mississippi |
| 98 | Sallie Crackler | 65 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 99 | Robert Johnston | 17 | Grandson | Laborer | Mississippi |
| 100 | George Johnston | 16 | Grandson | Laborer | Mississippi |
Pedigree Summary
Willie + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.81
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1930 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)