This is the 1930 census record for the household of Robert M. Brinson in Coahoma County, Mississippi.
The record indicates Robert was 33 years old, a farmer, and a renter. Others living in the household were Rosa, Doris, and Bobby. Other Brinson families are listed nearby, probably Robert's brothers. Clarksdale is in Coahoma County.
According to the 1930 U.S. Census Robert Brinston lived in Beat 4 (Part of), Coahoma County, Mississippi. He was head of the family. The home was rented. He was a 33-year-old married white male. His age at first marriage was 26. He had not attended school or college any time since Sept. 1, 1929. He was able to read and write. He, his father and his mother were born in Mississippi. He was able to speak English. His occupation was farmer on a general farm working on his own account. He was actually at work the day before or the last regular working day. The answer is listed as no on whether a veteran of U.S. military or naval forces but World War was answered on what war or expedition. He is listed on penned page 17A, stamped page 293 in supervisor’s district 1, enumeration district 14-23 at line number 44, dwelling 368, family 368. Living in the place of abode were head Robert Brinston, 33, wife Rosa, 29, daughter Doris, 3, and son Bobby, 2.
The answer to the veteran question in column 30 was no. The answer to what war or expedition in column 31 was W-W or World War. Military records and a military grave marker confirm Robert's service in World War I.
The father's birthplace for daughter Doris and son Robert is incorrectly listed as Texas. Head Robert lists his birthplace as Mississippi. Doris Marie Brinson’s 1926 Hartburg, Newton County, Texas birth certificate shows father Robt McLaurin Brinson with birthplace of Mendenhall Miss and mother maiden name Rosa Farrell Kelly with birthplace of Hartburg Tx.
Robert M. Brinson Jr.’s 1927 Hartburg, Newton County, Texas birth certificate shows father Robert M Brinson with birthplace of Mendenhall Miss and mother maiden name Rosa Farrel Kelley with birthplace of Hartburg Tex.
The next family listed is Dan Brinston (Dan, Ruby, Dan Jr., Juanita, Elinor and Charles), followed by John Brinston family (John, Nancy, Charles). Previous census page includes Clyde Brinston family (Clyde, Viola and stepson James Curtis). These are likely Robert’s brothers.
Full record at: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMBK-WGK
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