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Bessie Johnson — 1920 US Census Record
Model Tree available1920 United States Federal Census · Carbon, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Bessie Johnson across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Carbon, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Joseph & Joseph — first a daughter (b.~1901), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 19
b. ~1901
Female
Daughter
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Carbon, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Bessie |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Township / Ward | Summit Hill Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1901 |
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.
11 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Bessie | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ella Johnson | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1912 |
| Lucy Johnson | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1914 |
| Bessie Johnson | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1901 |
| Joseph Johnson | Head | — | 53 | ~1867 |
| Dennis Higgins | Other | — | 86 | ~1834 |
| Thomas Blagan | Other | — | 28 | ~1892 |
| Harry Johnson | Son | — | 12 | ~1908 |
| Paul Johnson | Son | — | 17 | ~1903 |
| Frank Johnson | Son | — | 21 | ~1899 |
| Joseph Johnson | Son | — | 24 | ~1896 |
| Mary Johnson | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1870 |
Census Appearances
1900
Carbon, Pennsylvania
Daughter, age
Carbon, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1900 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Bessie |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Month | Nov |
| Birth Year | 1900 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1910
Carbon, Pennsylvania
Daughter, age 10
Carbon, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1900 — 9 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Bessie |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
Carbon, Pennsylvania
Daughter, age 19
Carbon, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1901 — 11 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Bessie |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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 Bessie Johnson across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Carbon, Pennsylvania, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Joseph Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and father Joseph Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and father Joseph Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Johnson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 6 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Joseph Johnson
b. ~1866
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Joseph Johnson
b. ~1867
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Joseph Johnson
b. ~1867
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Johnson
b. ~1869
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Johnson
b. ~1870
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Johnson
b. ~1870
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Bessie Johnson
Daughter · 1920 · age 19 · b. ~1901 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
Lucy Johnson
Sibling · 1920 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Harry Johnson
Sibling · 1920 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Paul Johnson
Sibling · 1920 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ella Johnson
Sibling · 1920 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Joseph Johnson
Sibling · 1920 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frank Johnson
Sibling · 1920 · age 21
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 — Carbon, Pennsylvania
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1920 US Federal Census — Carbon, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1534unit:0937)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Krakuli | 63 | Father-in-law | Laborer At | Madria |
| 2 | Elizabeth Krakuli | 60 | Mother-in-law | — | Maonan |
| 3 | Jane Kennedy | 49 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Mary Kennedy | 24 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Thomas Kennedy | 22 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | James Kennedy | 17 | Son | Slate Picker | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Mary Campbell | 65 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Jane Campbell | 25 | Son | Brakeman | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Nora Mccallion | 26 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Edward Mccallion | 26 | Son-in-law | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | George Nothstein | 40 | Head | Painter | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Ida Nothstein | 37 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Evelyn Nothstein | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Thelma Nothstein | 2 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Joseph Johnson | 53 | Head | Stat. Engr. | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Mary Johnson | 50 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Joseph Johnson | 24 | Son | Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Frank Johnson | 21 | Son | Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Bessie Johnson THIS PERSON | 19 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Paul Johnson | 17 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Harry Johnson | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Ella Johnson | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Lucy Johnson | 6 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Dennis Higgins | 86 | Father-in-law | — | Ireland |
| 25 | Thomas Blagan | 28 | Nephew | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Jane Early | 73 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Annie Early | 45 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Jennie Early | 26 | Daughter | Forewoman | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Wm. J. Mclaughlan | 77 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Annie Mclaughlan | 80 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Hugh Mcfadden | 49 | Head | Laborer (Outside) | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Rose Mcfadden | 39 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Mary Mcfadden | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Catherine Mcfadden | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Rose Mcfadden | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Sarah Mcfadden | 2 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Edward Kennedy | 45 | Head | Loader | Ireland |
| 38 | Annie Kennedy | 43 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Thomas Kennedy | 18 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Mary Kennedy | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 41 | Frances Kennedy | 11 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | James Kennedy | 47 | Brother | Outside Laborer | Ireland |
| 43 | Alice Grier | 57 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Wm. Grier | 29 | Son | Private Chauffeur | New York |
| 45 | John Mccarrol | 38 | Nephew | Wagon Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Patrick Grier | 35 | Head | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Jane Grier | 31 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Grace Grier | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Helen Grier | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Alice Grier | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
Pedigree Summary
Bessie + 6 siblings
Gen 1 · 6 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)