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Charles Watkins — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Henrico, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this Charles Watkins across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Henrico, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1875), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 45
b. ~1875
Male
Head
Born: Virginia
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Henrico, Virginia |
| Surname | Watkins |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Stock Clerk |
| Industry | Oil Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Occupation | Stock Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Richmond City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1875 |
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 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Watkins | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1910 |
| Estelle Watkins | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1912 |
| Lucille Watkins | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1916 |
| Charles Watkins | Head | — | 45 | ~1875 |
| Lizzie Watkins | Spouse | — | 31 | ~1889 |
| Margaret Watkins | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1911 |
Census Appearances
1900
Henrico, Virginia
Head, age 30
Henrico, Virginia · implied b. ~1870 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watkins |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Birth Month | Apr |
| Birth Year | 1870 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1910
Chesterfield, Virginia
Head, age 36
Chesterfield, Virginia · implied b. ~1874 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watkins |
| Given Name | Charley A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Years Married | 12 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Bookkeeper |
| Industry | St Oil Co |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1920
Henrico, Virginia
Head, age 45
Henrico, Virginia · implied b. ~1875 — 6 household members
| Surname | Watkins |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Stock Clerk |
| Industry | Oil Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Watkins across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Watkins
Head · 1920 · age 45 · b. ~1875 · Virginia
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1920 US Federal Census — Henrico, Virginia
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1920 US Federal Census — Henrico, Virginia
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1911unit:1053)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Fanny J. Rowlett | 51 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 52 | Louise R. Taylor | 22 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 53 | Douglas M. Stuart | 19 | Son | Collector | Virginia |
| 54 | Melvin H. Taylor | 25 | Son-in-law | Salesman | Virginia |
| 55 | William D. Stuart | 27 | Nephew | Brakeman | Virginia |
| 56 | Melvin H. Jr. Taylor | 0 | Grandson | — | Virginia |
| 57 | Robert T. Ellington | 48 | Head | Fireman (Engine) | Virginia |
| 58 | Margaret A. Ellington | 45 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 59 | William Henry Owens | 64 | Head | Machinist (Engine) | Virginia |
| 60 | Anna R. Owens | 63 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 61 | S. Wade Owens | 24 | Son | Salesman | Virginia |
| 62 | Hazel Owens | 26 | Daughter-in-law | — | Virginia |
| 63 | Robert H. Snellings | 35 | Head | Buyer | Virginia |
| 64 | Jennie G. Snellings | 34 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 65 | Robert H. Jr. Snellings | 7 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 66 | Mary E. Galbraith | 36 | Sister-in-law | Chief Operator | Virginia |
| 67 | Darius A. Snellings | 24 | Brother | Salesman | Virginia |
| 68 | Leonard P. Kates | 49 | Head | Clerk | Virginia |
| 69 | Virginia S. Kates | 43 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 70 | Carrie B. Snellings | 28 | Sister-in-law | Manager | Virginia |
| 71 | Charles E. Soverign | 37 | Head | Baggage Master | Virginia |
| 72 | Grace M. Soverign | 30 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 73 | Virginia L. Soverign | 9 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 74 | Russell E. Soverign | 7 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 75 | Edward C. Soverign | 2 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 76 | John E. Schrimm | 54 | Head | Carpenter | South Carolina |
| 77 | Rosa B. Schrimm | 39 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 78 | Viola K. Johnson | 25 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 79 | Albert R. Morris | 23 | Step Son | Electrician | Virginia |
| 80 | Thomas E. Johnson | 25 | Son-in-law | Harness Maker | Virginia |
| 81 | Corrinne Morris | 19 | Daughter-in-law | — | Virginia |
| 82 | Albert R. Morris | 1 | Grandson | — | Virginia |
| 83 | Thomas E. Dunton | 43 | Head | Manager | Virginia |
| 84 | Ethel C. Dunton | 42 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 85 | Thomas E. Dunton | 15 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 86 | Arthur N. Dunton | 13 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 87 | Eugene C. Eggleston | 32 | Head | Physician | Virginia |
| 88 | Catherine V. Eggleston | 32 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 89 | Gordon R. White | 19 | Brother-in-law | Shipping Clerk | Virginia |
| 90 | Herman B. Cosby | 38 | Head | Fire Captain | Virginia |
| 91 | Ora C. Cosby | 37 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 92 | Tuel C. Allen | 32 | Head | Baggage Master | North Carolina |
| 93 | Lessie M. Allen | 21 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 94 | Dorothy S. Allen | 1 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 95 | Charles A. Watkins THIS PERSON | 45 | Head | Stock Clerk | Virginia |
| 96 | Lizzie L. Watkins | 31 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 97 | Clara L. Watkins | 10 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 98 | Margaret Watkins | 9 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 99 | Estelle J. Watkins | 8 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 100 | Lucille Watkins | 4 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
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)