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Francis Johnson — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Laurens, South Carolina
Our Model Tree links this Francis Johnson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Laurens, South Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1878), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 42
b. ~1878
Female
Spouse
Born: South Carolina
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Laurens, South Carolina |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Francis |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
| Township / Ward | Laurens Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Francis | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Johnson | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1914 |
| Carrie Johnson | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1902 |
| Susie Johnson | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1904 |
| William Johnson | Head | — | 52 | ~1868 |
| James Johnson | Son | — | 12 | ~1908 |
| Frank Johnson | Son | — | 14 | ~1906 |
| John Johnson | Son | — | 10 | ~1910 |
| Lonzo Johnson | Son | — | 4 | ~1916 |
| Eugene Johnson | Son | — | 19 | ~1901 |
| Francis Johnson | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1878 |
Census Appearances
1920
Laurens, South …
Spouse, age 42
Laurens, South Carolina · implied b. ~1878 — 10 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Francis |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1930
Laurens, South …
Spouse, age 56
Laurens, South Carolina · implied b. ~1874 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Frances |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Age at First Marriage | 15 |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1940
Laurens-County, South …
Spouse, age 65
Laurens-County, South Carolina · implied b. ~1875 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Frances |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Youngs Tp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Laurens |
| Occupation | Housewife |
| Industry | Home |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Highest Grade | No 0 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
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Our Model Tree links Francis Johnson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Francis Johnson
Spouse · 1920 · age 42 · b. ~1878 · South Carolina
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1920 US Federal Census — Laurens, South Carolina
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1920 US Federal Census — Laurens, South Carolina
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1700unit:0128)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Johnson | 52 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 2 | Francis Johnson THIS PERSON | 42 | Wife | None | South Carolina |
| 3 | Eugene Johnson | 19 | Son | None | South Carolina |
| 4 | Carrie Johnson | 18 | Daughter | None | South Carolina |
| 5 | Susie Johnson | 16 | Daughter | None | South Carolina |
| 6 | Frank Johnson | 14 | Son | None | South Carolina |
| 7 | James Johnson | 12 | Son | None | South Carolina |
| 8 | John Johnson | 10 | Son | None | South Carolina |
| 9 | Lillian Johnson | 6 | Daughter | None | South Carolina |
| 10 | Lonzo Johnson | 4 | Son | None | South Carolina |
| 11 | Carl N. Williams | 35 | Head | Weaver | North Carolina |
| 12 | Nellie S. Williams | 30 | Wife | None | North Carolina |
| 13 | Nellie M. Williams | 11 | Daughter | None | South Carolina |
| 14 | Ethel L. Williams | 9 | Daughter | None | South Carolina |
| 15 | Floyd L. Williams | 7 | Son | None | South Carolina |
| 16 | Edna F. Williams | 5 | Daughter | None | South Carolina |
| 17 | William S. Williams | 1 | Son | None | South Carolina |
| 18 | Sallie E. Zenbard | 58 | Head | Cloth Inspector | South Carolina |
| 19 | Robert L. Tinsley | 60 | Head | Carpenter | South Carolina |
| 20 | Ida H. Tinsley | 42 | Wife | None | South Carolina |
| 21 | Fred S. Tinsley | 22 | Son | Spooler | South Carolina |
| 22 | Mary U. Tinsley | 12 | Daughter | None | South Carolina |
| 23 | Robbie L. Tinsley | 8 | Daughter | None | South Carolina |
| 24 | Oscar E. Taylor | 47 | Head | Carpenter | South Carolina |
| 25 | Minnie S. Taylor | 44 | Wife | None | South Carolina |
| 26 | Vida A. Taylor | 24 | Daughter | Weaver | South Carolina |
| 27 | Dan B. Fowler | 31 | Head | Salesman | South Carolina |
| 28 | Mattie L. Fowler | 39 | Wife | Beaming | South Carolina |
| 29 | Margaret Mims | 65 | Aunt | None | South Carolina |
| 30 | Leody Mims | 52 | Head | Drayman | South Carolina |
| 31 | Mary J. Mims | 47 | Wife | None | South Carolina |
| 32 | John L. Mims | 20 | Son | Weaver | South Carolina |
| 33 | Roy P. Mims | 15 | Son | Cloth Checker | South Carolina |
| 34 | William L. Mims | 14 | Son | None | South Carolina |
| 35 | Mary E. Mims | 11 | Daughter | None | South Carolina |
| 36 | Walter Mims | 9 | Son | None | South Carolina |
| 37 | Brodus S. Putnam | 29 | Son-in-law | Weaver | North Carolina |
| 38 | Jennie E. Putnam | 24 | Daughter | Drawing | South Carolina |
| 39 | Judson T. Pooley | 43 | Head | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 40 | Idora M. Pooley | 35 | Wife | None | South Carolina |
| 41 | Allie O. Pooley | 18 | Son | Salesman | South Carolina |
| 42 | Felix L. Pooley | 8 | Son | None | South Carolina |
| 43 | Leo C. Pooley | 6 | Son | None | South Carolina |
| 44 | Ruby V. Pooley | 4 | Daughter | None | South Carolina |
| 45 | Leland E. Pooley | 1 | Daughter | None | South Carolina |
| 46 | Charlie H. Sims | 37 | Head | Comber | South Carolina |
| 47 | Estill Sims | 33 | Wife | None | South Carolina |
| 48 | Stella M. Sims | 13 | Daughter | None | South Carolina |
| 49 | Samuel A. Sims | 9 | Son | None | South Carolina |
| 50 | Charlie A. Sims | 5 | Son | None | South Carolina |
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)