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Harry Adams — 1920 US Census Record
Model Tree available1920 United States Federal Census · Essex, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Harry Adams across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Charles & Hannah — first a son (b.~1895), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 25
b. ~1895
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Essex, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Adams |
| Given Name | Harry L |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Newburyport City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1895 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Harry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Adams | Son | — | 25 | ~1895 |
| Mary Adams | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1899 |
| Charles Adams | Head | — | 48 | ~1872 |
| Hannah Adams | Spouse | — | 46 | ~1874 |
Census Appearances
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Son, age 25
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1895 — 4 household members
| Surname | Adams |
| Given Name | Harry L |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Son, age 35
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1895 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Adams |
| Given Name | Henry D. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm General |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 45
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1895 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Adams |
| Given Name | Henry J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Merrimac town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Harry Adams across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Charles Adams (~0.92 confidence) and mother Hannah Adams (~0.92 confidence) and mother Hannah Adams (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Charles Adams
b. ~1872
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Hannah Adams
b. ~1874
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Hannah Adams
b. ~1880
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Harry Adams
Son · 1920 · age 25 · b. ~1895 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Mary Adams
Sibling · 1920 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1920 US Federal Census — Essex, Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Essex, Massachusetts
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu695unit:0865)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helen Adkins | 23 | Boarder | — | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Ralph C Adkins | 25 | Boarder | Trimmer | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Fred J Mullen | 26 | Head | Decorating Dept | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Rose M Mullen | 23 | Wife | Cementer | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Florence L White | 21 | Sister-in-law | Heel Corner | Massachusetts |
| 6 | John L Noyes | 72 | Head | Book Keeper | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Delia S Noyes | 70 | Sister | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Ellen L Williams | 83 | Aunt | — | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Frank S Porter | 31 | Head | Carpenter | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Katharine F Porter | 23 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 11 | Dorothy M Porter | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Jeremiah W Porter | 75 | Father | — | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Hubert S Titcomb | 61 | Head | Wood Worker | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Mary S Titcomb | 58 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Caroline G Titcomb | 20 | Daughter | Maker | Massachusetts |
| 16 | H Burton Titcomb | 17 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Emma L Burton | 60 | Sister-in-law | Canvasser | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Sidney Littlefield | 51 | Head | Carpenter | Maine |
| 19 | Lena M Littlefield | 47 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Orichia Littlefield | 25 | Daughter | Presser | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Charles H Adams | 48 | Head | Foreman | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Hannah G Adams | 46 | Wife | Examiner | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Harry L Adams THIS PERSON | 25 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Mary G Adams | 21 | Daughter | Clerical Worker | Massachusetts |
| 25 | George W Adams | 67 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Elizabeth F Adams | 66 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 27 | Everett F Dresser | 42 | Head | Miller | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Ruth S Dresser | 32 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 29 | Alexander F Fuller | 41 | Head | Milk Distributor | Maine |
| 30 | Frances B Fuller | 38 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 31 | Arthur A Fuller | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Mary E Mccaslin | 81 | Mother-in-law | — | Maine |
| 33 | Charles M Noyes | 75 | Head | Rigger | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Margaret B Noyes | 71 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 35 | Isabel C Noyes | 74 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Warren D Adams | 35 | Head | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Martha S Adams | 28 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Helen T Kent | 16 | Niece | Cleaner | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Jacob Kent | 74 | Father-in-law | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 40 | James E Regan | 31 | Head | Stationary Eng | Massachusetts |
| 41 | Mary Regan | 32 | Sister | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Joanna C Regan | 30 | Sister | Accountant | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Margaret H Regan | 24 | Sister | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 44 | William H Eaton | 55 | Head | Wood Heel | New Hampshire |
| 45 | Annie M Eaton | 50 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 46 | Douglas L Eaton | 16 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Albert H Clark | 52 | Head | Carpenter | Maine |
| 48 | Callie Elizabeth E Clark | 28 | Housekeeper | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Florence Hennessey | 48 | Head | — | New York |
| 50 | Margaret Hennessey | 28 | Niece | Colorist | Massachusetts |
Pedigree Summary
Harry + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)