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David Anderson — 1900 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1900 United States Federal Census · Shelby, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this David Anderson across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Shelby, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1865), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 35
b. ~1865
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Widowed
1900 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1900 |
| Location | Shelby, Illinois |
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Birth Month | Jan |
| Birth Year | 1865 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Miner Coal |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Miner Coal |
| Township / Ward | Shelbyville Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1865 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1900 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to David | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Anderson | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1886 |
| David Anderson | Head | — | 35 | ~1865 |
| Kate Anderson | Other | — | 40 | ~1860 |
Census Appearances
1900
Shelby, Illinois
Head, age 35
Shelby, Illinois · implied b. ~1865 — 3 household members
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Birth Month | Jan |
| Birth Year | 1865 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Miner Coal |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1910
Shelby, Illinois
Head, age 44
Shelby, Illinois · implied b. ~1866 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Daniel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Years Married | 6 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | House |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1920
Shelby, Illinois
Head, age 55
Shelby, Illinois · implied b. ~1865
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Daniel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Industry | Coal mine |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Shelby, Illinois
Head, age 65
Shelby, Illinois · implied b. ~1865
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Daniel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 30 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Shelby-County, Illinois
Head, age 75
Shelby-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1865 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Dan |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 75 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Okon Twp. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Shelby |
| Class of Worker | U |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Illinois |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links David Anderson across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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David Anderson
Head · 1900 · age 35 · b. ~1865 · Illinois
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1900 US Federal Census — Shelby, Illinois
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1900 US Federal Census — Shelby, Illinois
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1900:12thcensusofpopu345unit:0459)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Theodore Thompson | 26 | Head | Physician | Illinois |
| 52 | Harriet Thompson | 24 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 53 | Augustus Wyrick | 26 | Head | Salesman Dry Goods | Germany |
| 54 | Cora Wyrick | 24 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 55 | Marie Wyrick | 1 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 56 | Riska Wyrick | 22 | Sister | — | Germany |
| 57 | Isabel Hart | 59 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 58 | Frank Hart | 33 | Son | Dealer Furniture | Illinois |
| 59 | Wm Hart | 30 | Son | Dealer Furniture | Illinois |
| 60 | Carrie Hibbard | 52 | Head | — | New York |
| 61 | Mary Hambleton | 33 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 62 | Clara Sears | 74 | Mother | — | New York |
| 63 | Elizabeth Klaus | 27 | Servant | Servant | Germany |
| 64 | George W Prentice | 68 | Head | Veterinary Surgeon | Virginia |
| 65 | Sarah W Prentice | 62 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 66 | Minnie Howell | 50 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 67 | Barnet Brooker | 66 | Head | Day Laborer | Ohio |
| 68 | Angeline Brooker | 65 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 69 | James Brooker | 43 | Son | Day Laborer | Ohio |
| 70 | Wesley Mclean | 50 | Head | Barber | North Carolina |
| 71 | Belle Mclean | 47 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 72 | Anna Lee | 27 | Cousin | — | Illinois |
| 73 | Louisa Lee | 24 | Cousin | Servant | Illinois |
| 74 | David Anderson THIS PERSON | 35 | Head | Miner Coal | Illinois |
| 75 | Hazel Anderson | 13 | Daughter | At School | Illinois |
| 76 | Kate Anderson | 39 | Sister | Dressmaker | Illinois |
| 77 | Annie Weakley | 68 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 78 | Sarah Weakley | 59 | Daughter | Saleswoman Dry Goods | Ohio |
| 79 | Thomas Turner | 57 | Head | Shoe Maker | Scotland |
| 80 | Margaret Turner | 27 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 81 | Harry Turner | 26 | Son | Book Keeper | Illinois |
| 82 | Thomas Cathwood | 72 | Head | Physician | Virginia |
| 83 | Caroline Cathwood | 61 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 84 | Margaret Hardy | 41 | Niece | — | Illinois |
| 85 | Ellyn Dentris | 74 | Boarder | — | Indiana |
| 86 | Elmer Hahn | 19 | Servant | Servant | Illinois |
| 87 | Barbara Wilson | 42 | Head | Dressmaker | Illinois |
| 88 | Bertha Wilson | 20 | Daughter | School Teacher | Illinois |
| 89 | Thomas Wilson | 15 | Son | Day Laborer | Illinois |
| 90 | George Wilson | 17 | Son | Farm Laborer | Illinois |
| 91 | John Gregory | 58 | Head | Landlord | Illinois |
| 92 | Kella Welsh | 22 | Niece | — | Illinois |
| 93 | Edg. Martin | 54 | Head | Dept Post Master | Ohio |
| 94 | Mary Martin | 44 | Wife | Florist | New York |
| 95 | Carlie Martin | 23 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 96 | Bertie P Martin | 21 | Son | Medical Student | Illinois |
| 97 | Woods H Martin | 16 | Son | Salesman Grocery | Illinois |
| 98 | Benj M Martin | 13 | Son | At School | Illinois |
| 99 | Waldo E Martin | 11 | Son | At School | Illinois |
| 100 | Mary Olin | 66 | Head | — | Illinois |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1900 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)