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Arthur Watson — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Estill, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this Arthur Watson across the 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Estill, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1909), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 11
b. ~1909
Male
Son
Born: Kentucky
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Estill, Kentucky |
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Township / Ward | Miller Creek Precinct No 8 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1909 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Arthur | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Watson | Son | — | 5 | ~1915 |
| Mary Watson | Spouse | — | 31 | ~1889 |
| Henry Watson | Head | — | 33 | ~1887 |
| James Watson | Son | — | 7 | ~1913 |
| Gracie Watson | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1919 |
| Arthur Watson | Son | — | 11 | ~1909 |
| Elmer Watson | Son | — | 9 | ~1911 |
Census Appearances
1910
Estill, Kentucky
Son, age 1
Estill, Kentucky · implied b. ~1909 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1920
Estill, Kentucky
Son, age 11
Estill, Kentucky · implied b. ~1909 — 7 household members
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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 Arthur Watson across 2 US Census years (1910 and 1920) in Estill, Kentucky, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Arthur Watson
Son · 1920 · age 11 · b. ~1909 · Kentucky
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Sibling
Elmer Watson
Sibling · 1920 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Gracie Watson
Sibling · 1920 · age 1
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Wood Watson
Sibling · 1920 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Watson
Sibling · 1920 · age 7
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
1920 US Federal Census — Estill, Kentucky
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1920 US Federal Census — Estill, Kentucky
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu566unit:0958)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Lina King | 6 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 52 | Mary King | 4 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 53 | George H. King | 2 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 54 | Jesse Gilbert | 30 | Boarder | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 55 | Macy B. Hall | 23 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 56 | Lillie Hall | 22 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 57 | Gettie L. Hall | 3 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 58 | Hubert Hall | 0 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 59 | Henry Watson | 33 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 60 | Mary Watson | 31 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 61 | Arthur Watson THIS PERSON | 11 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 62 | Elmer Watson | 9 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 63 | James Watson | 7 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 64 | Wood M. Watson | 5 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 65 | Gracie Watson | 1 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 66 | Edward Shaver | 37 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 67 | Millie Shaver | 22 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 68 | Lillie Shaver | 7 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 69 | G. T. Shaver | 42 | Brother | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 70 | Smith Shaver | 11 | Uncle | — | Kentucky |
| 71 | Walker Shaver | 33 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 72 | Nora Shaver | 21 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 73 | Roy Shaver | 2 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 74 | Hazel Watson | 2 | Niece | — | Kentucky |
| 75 | James W. Hall | 29 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 76 | Nellie Hall | 24 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 77 | Willie Hall | 8 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 78 | Leslie Hall | 6 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 79 | Lee Rogers | 47 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 80 | Virgil Rogers | 23 | Son | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 81 | Ruth Rogers | 21 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 82 | Sudie Rogers | 18 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 83 | Adell Rogers | 15 | Son | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 84 | Everett Rogers | 11 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 85 | Clay Rogers | 9 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 86 | John W. Jr. Rogers | 55 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 87 | Minerva Rogers | 41 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 88 | Zella Rogers | 19 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 89 | Warren Rogers | 16 | Son | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 90 | Doshia Rogers | 14 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 91 | Elsie Rogers | 11 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 92 | Floyd Rogers | 8 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 93 | Daniel Rogers | 6 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 94 | Ida Rogers | 4 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 95 | Ruby Rogers | 1 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 96 | Malissie Rogers | 45 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 97 | Alpha Rogers | 18 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 98 | Allie Rogers | 17 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 99 | Sudie Rogers | 15 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 100 | Dillard Rogers | 12 | Son | Farmer | Kentucky |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1920 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)