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David Williams — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Clark, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this David Williams across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Clark, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1863), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1863
Male
Head
Born: Alabama
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Clark, Kentucky |
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Rock crusher |
| Industry | County |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Occupation | Rock Crusher |
| Township / Ward | Winchester City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1863 |
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 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to David | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Williams | Head | — | 57 | ~1863 |
| James Williams | Son | — | 13 | ~1907 |
| Malinda Williams | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1871 |
Census Appearances
1920
Clark, Kentucky
Head, age 57
Clark, Kentucky · implied b. ~1863 — 3 household members
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | Rock crusher |
| Industry | County |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1930
Clark, Kentucky
Head, age 68
Clark, Kentucky · implied b. ~1862 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Dave |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Age at First Marriage | 30 |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | No |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 800 |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Clark-County, Kentucky
Head, age 76
Clark-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1864 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Dave |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 76 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Winchester city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Clark |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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Our Model Tree links David Williams across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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David Williams
Head · 1920 · age 57 · b. ~1863 · Kentucky
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1920 US Federal Census — Clark, Kentucky
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1920 US Federal Census — Clark, Kentucky
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu564unit:1064)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Henry | 67 | Head | Gardener | Virginia |
| 2 | Lula Henry | 51 | Wife | Laundress | Kentucky |
| 3 | Gertrude Graham | 25 | Daughter | Cook | Kentucky |
| 4 | Windell Clifford | 15 | Grandchild | — | Kentucky |
| 5 | David Williams THIS PERSON | 57 | Head | Rock Crusher | Alabama |
| 6 | Malinda Williams | 49 | Wife | Cook | Kentucky |
| 7 | James Williams | 13 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 8 | Lloyd Dudley | 36 | Head | Farm Laborer | Kentucky |
| 9 | Amanda Dudley | 53 | Wife | Laundress | Kentucky |
| 10 | Albert Frost | 37 | Son | Janitor | Kentucky |
| 11 | Lillie Frost | 33 | Daughter-in-law | Cook | Kentucky |
| 12 | Amanda Simpson | 44 | Head | Laundress | Kentucky |
| 13 | Woodie Moore | 23 | Step-son | Sawyer | Kentucky |
| 14 | Mary Moore | 45 | Head | Laundress | Kentucky |
| 15 | John Moore | 27 | Son | Farm Laborer | Kentucky |
| 16 | Jake Moore | 24 | Son | Waiter | Kentucky |
| 17 | Bennie Moore | 22 | Son | Painter | Kentucky |
| 18 | Charles Moore | 18 | Son | Janitor | Kentucky |
| 19 | Lula Moore | 17 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 20 | Barry Moore | 15 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 21 | Robert Beeler | 14 | Grandchild | — | Kentucky |
| 22 | Mary Moore | 4 | Grandchild | — | Kentucky |
| 23 | Lula Moore | 2 | Grandchild | — | Kentucky |
| 24 | Theodore Calmes | 25 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 25 | Lizzie Calmes | 20 | Wife | Laundress | Kentucky |
| 26 | Thomas Shackleford | 34 | Head | Plasterer | Kentucky |
| 27 | Carey Shackleford | 31 | Wife | Laundress | Kentucky |
| 28 | Charlie Shackleford | 9 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 29 | Sadie Woodard | 24 | Head | Cook | Kentucky |
| 30 | Haystal Jackson | 30 | Boarder | Fireman | Kentucky |
| 31 | Henry Jackson | 31 | Boarder | Farm Laborer | Kentucky |
| 32 | Henry Williams | 43 | Head | Farm Laborer | Kentucky |
| 33 | Birdie Williams | 42 | Wife | Laundress | Kentucky |
| 34 | Pheanis Johnson | 42 | Head | Plasterer | Kentucky |
| 35 | Katy Johnson | 33 | Wife | Laundress | Kentucky |
| 36 | Katy Dawney | 66 | Mother-in-law | — | Kentucky |
| 37 | Mose Morton | 48 | Head | Janitor | Virginia |
| 38 | Hallie Morton | 37 | Wife | Laundress | Kentucky |
| 39 | Mabel Morton | 15 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 40 | Earl Morton | 13 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 41 | Melvin Morton | 12 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 42 | Eva Morton | 8 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 43 | Elizabeth Morton | 6 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 44 | Moses Morton | 4 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 45 | Charles Gentry | 59 | Head | Carpenter | Kentucky |
| 46 | Fannie Gentry | 47 | Wife | Laundress | Kentucky |
| 47 | Hayden Horton | 54 | Head | Farm Laborer | S. Carolina |
| 48 | Hannah Horton | 49 | Wife | Cook | Kentucky |
| 49 | Harriett Woodward | 91 | Mother-in-law | — | Kentucky |
| 50 | John Carter | 51 | Head | Farm Laborer | 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)