1930 US Census, Texas, Gaines County, Justice Precinct 6, Seminole, Bulkley Street, Dwelling number 54, Family number 54, Line 30. Name, Daniel E. Whitaker; Relation, Head; House owned or rented, owned; Radio set, no; ; Lives on farm, no; Male; White; Age, 55; Marital status, married; Age at first marriage, 30; Attended school, no; Able to read and write, yes; Birthplace, Texas; Father's birthplace, Texas; Mother's birthplace, Texas; Able to speak English, yes; Occupation, Janitor; Industry, Courthouse; Class of worker, wage or salary worker; Employment, yes; Veteran, no.
1940 US Census, Texas, Gaines County, Seminole, Bulkley Street Block 69; Household 28; Owned; Value of home, 2000; Live on farm, no; Line 13. Name, D. E. Whitaker; Head; Male; White; Age, 65; Married; Attended school or college, no; Highest grade completed, 8; Birthplace, Texas; Residence in 1935, Same Palce; Employed for pay, yes; Occupation, Farmer; Industry, Own Farm; Wage or salary worker in private work; Weeks worked in 1939, 52; Income, 0; Income other sources, yes.