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Edward James — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Hampden, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Edward James across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hampden, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1863), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1863
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Hampden, Massachusetts |
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | Edward A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Book Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Township / Ward | Holyoke 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 Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward James | Head | — | 57 | ~1863 |
| Edward James | Son | — | 14 | ~1906 |
| Emma James | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1873 |
Census Appearances
1920
Hampden, Massachusetts
Head, age 57
Hampden, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1863 — 3 household members
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | Edward A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Book Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Hampden, Massachusetts
Head, age 69
Hampden, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1861 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Janes |
| Given Name | Edward L. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | comptroller |
| Industry | railroad employee |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 25000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Hampden-County, Massachusetts
Other, age 79
Hampden-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1861 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | Edward F. |
| Relationship to Head | father |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 79 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Springfield |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hampden |
| Occupation | retired |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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Our Model Tree links Edward James across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Edward James
Head · 1920 · age 57 · b. ~1863 · Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Hampden, Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Hampden, Massachusetts
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu700unit:0668)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | James E Everett | 50 | Head | Auditor | New Hampshire |
| 52 | Mary E Everett | 49 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 53 | James M Everett | 25 | Son | — | New Hampshire |
| 54 | Katherine Everett | 23 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 55 | Mary E Jr Everett | 21 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 56 | Alice Everett | 19 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 57 | Corlisle Freeman | 38 | Head | — | New York |
| 58 | Laurabella Freeman | 21 | Daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 59 | Thomas Cooley | 44 | Brother | Millwright | New York |
| 60 | John Braden | 37 | Boarder | Call Man | Connecticut |
| 61 | Laura J La Franke | 36 | Sister | — | New York |
| 62 | William Williams | 47 | Head | Shipper | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Theresa Williams | 46 | Wife | — | New York |
| 64 | Jennie Gullen | 69 | Mother in law | Floor Lady | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Harriett Gullen | 34 | Sister in law | Teacher | New York |
| 66 | Bridget Doyle | 70 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 67 | William Doyle | 30 | Son | Reporter | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Theresa Doyle | 27 | Daughter in law | — | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Helen Doyle | 3 | Granddaughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | John J Shea | 34 | Head | Dentist | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Mary J Shea | 33 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Kathleen Shea | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Frederick Hankins | 42 | Head | Laborer | Germany |
| 74 | Elsa Hankins | 37 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 75 | Hazel M Hankins | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Edwin F Hankins | 8 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Doris E Hankins | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Louis P Hayden | 49 | Head | Baker | Germany |
| 79 | Linard Hayden | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Eleanor Hayden | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 81 | Walter F Hayden | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 82 | Katherine Conway | 50 | Servant | Servant | Massachusetts |
| 83 | Edward A James THIS PERSON | 57 | Head | Foreman | Massachusetts |
| 84 | Emma J James | 47 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 85 | Edward James | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 86 | Daniel J Hickey | 37 | Head | Tire Maker | Massachusetts |
| 87 | Josephine L Hickey | 35 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 88 | Mary Hickey | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 89 | Daniel Hickey | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 90 | Lillian Hickey | 17 | Sister in law | — | Massachusetts |
| 91 | Daniel Hannon | 28 | Boarder | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 92 | Henry G Stratton | 40 | Head | Printer | Massachusetts |
| 93 | Martha E Stratton | 33 | Wife | — | England |
| 94 | Howard J Stratton | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 95 | Ethel G Stratton | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 96 | Henry J Stratton | 70 | Father | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 97 | Eva J Stratton | 31 | Brother in law | Machinist | Canada |
| 98 | Mary A Stratton | 30 | Sister in law | — | England |
| 99 | Charles J Collins | 68 | Head | Storekeeper | Connecticut |
| 100 | Lillian K Collins | 59 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
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)