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James Cameron — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Douglas, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this James Cameron across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Douglas, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1858), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 62
b. ~1858
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Widowed
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Douglas, Illinois |
| Surname | Cameron |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Railroad Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Villa Grove City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1858 |
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 James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Cameron | Son | — | 13 | ~1907 |
| James Cameron | Head | — | 62 | ~1858 |
| Virginia Cameron | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1863 |
Census Appearances
1920
Douglas, Illinois
Head, age 62
Douglas, Illinois · implied b. ~1858 — 3 household members
| Surname | Cameron |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Railroad Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Douglas, Illinois
Other, age 72
Douglas, Illinois · implied b. ~1858 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cameron |
| Given Name | Jim |
| Relationship to Head | Father |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Day Labor |
| Industry | Shops |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 15 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Douglas-County, Illinois
Head, age 82
Douglas-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1858 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cameron |
| Given Name | J. D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 82 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Villa Grove City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Douglas |
| Industry | Yes |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links James Cameron across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Cameron
Head · 1920 · age 62 · b. ~1858 · Illinois
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1920 US Federal Census — Douglas, Illinois
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1920 US Federal Census — Douglas, Illinois
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu305unit:0130)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Veronica Kelsey | 9 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 52 | Gertrude Kelsey | 7 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 53 | Marcella Kelsey | 5 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 54 | James Cameron THIS PERSON | 62 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 55 | Virginia Cameron | 57 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 56 | Robert Cameron | 13 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 57 | John W Smith | 51 | Head | Brick Mason | Illinois |
| 58 | Jennie Smith | 50 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 59 | W. J. Goodman | 25 | Head | Carpenter | Illinois |
| 60 | Iva Goodman | 26 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 61 | Ted Potter | 22 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 62 | Hazel Potter | 19 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 63 | Lawrence Potter | 1 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 64 | Mary Potter | 65 | Mother | — | Ohio |
| 65 | Andrew O Dillar | 36 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 66 | Amanda Dillar | 36 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 67 | Roscoe Dillar | 27 | Son | Laborer | Illinois |
| 68 | Arthur Dillar | 21 | Son | Laborer | Illinois |
| 69 | Nettie Dillar | 19 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 70 | Andrew Snyder | 62 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 71 | Elizabeth Snyder | 62 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 72 | Bertha Snyder | 22 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 73 | Berkeley Mosely | 24 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 74 | Lillian Mosely | 18 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 75 | Edward Smith | 60 | Head | Clerk | Illinois |
| 76 | Ada Smith | 53 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 77 | Minnie B Smith | 19 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 78 | Sophia Sloan | 70 | Mother-in-law | — | Ohio |
| 79 | Milo Abel | 26 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 80 | Fern Abel | 25 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 81 | Verona Abel | 3 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 82 | Edward Poland | 43 | Head | Repairman | Illinois |
| 83 | James Poland | 47 | Brother | Laborer | Illinois |
| 84 | Mary Poland | 37 | Sister | — | Illinois |
| 85 | Laura Gillens | 52 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 86 | Bessy Gillens | 22 | Daughter | Saleslady | Illinois |
| 87 | Louise Gillens | 19 | Daughter | Clerk | Illinois |
| 88 | Ruth Gillens | 15 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 89 | Mary Gillens | 13 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 90 | Garrett Landis | 22 | Head | Laborer | Kansas |
| 91 | Grace Landis | 23 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 92 | Harold Landis | 1 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 93 | Hugh Conn | 34 | Head | Blacksmith | Kentucky |
| 94 | Pearl Conn | 25 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 95 | Lewis W Moore | 64 | Father-in-law | — | Indiana |
| 96 | E. L. Landis | 50 | Head | Tool Room | Indiana |
| 97 | Belle Landis | 49 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 98 | Irene Landis | 16 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 99 | Clarence Landis | 13 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 100 | Walter Landis | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
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)