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James Macdonald — 1920 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this James Macdonald across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents William & Elizabeth — first a son (b.~1906), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 14
b. ~1906
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Essex, Massachusetts |
| Surname | MacDonald |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Township / Ward | Haverhill City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1906 |
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 James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Macdonald | Head | — | 51 | ~1869 |
| Elizabeth Macdonald | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1870 |
| James Macdonald | Son | — | 14 | ~1906 |
| William Macdonald | Son | — | 9 | ~1911 |
Census Appearances
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Son, age 14
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1906 — 4 household members
| Surname | MacDonald |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Son, age 24
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1906 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | McDonald |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Automobiles |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 34
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1906 — 2 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | McDonald |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Haverhill City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Gas Station |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 1560 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 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 James Macdonald across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father William Macdonald (~0.92 confidence) and mother Elizabeth Macdonald (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
William Macdonald
b. ~1869
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Elizabeth Macdonald
b. ~1870
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
James Macdonald
Son · 1920 · age 14 · b. ~1906 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
William Macdonald
Sibling · 1920 · age 9
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:1920:14thcensusofpopu690unit:1145)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon H. Moores | 31 | Head | Chauffeur | New York |
| 2 | Albertha A. Moores | 28 | Wife | Stitcher | Canada |
| 3 | Roland H. Moores | 3 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 4 | William Macdonald | 51 | Head | Florist | Scotland |
| 5 | Elizabeth Macdonald | 50 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 6 | James Macdonald THIS PERSON | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | William A. Macdonald | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Louis Le Torte | 38 | Head | Cooker | Canada |
| 9 | Jennie Le Torte | 38 | Wife | Sample Work | Canada |
| 10 | Willie Le Torte | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 11 | George Le Torte | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Earl Le Torte | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Leo Le Torte | 3 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 14 | George J. Kelley | 57 | Head | Manufacturer | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Mary M. Kelley | 59 | Wife | Manager | Canada |
| 16 | Mary E. Kelley | 65 | Sister | Milliner | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Katherine J. Kelley | 39 | Sister | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Elizabeth D. Kelley | 49 | Sister | M. Safety | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Bridget J. Kelley | 91 | Mother | — | Ireland |
| 20 | Richard Shapaz | 31 | Head | Sole Leather | Canada |
| 21 | Leona Shapaz | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Irene Shapaz | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Albert W. Whittier | 72 | Head | Cutter | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Helen M. Whittier | 57 | Wife | Sample Stitcher | Maine |
| 25 | Daniel Duggan | 38 | Head | Barber | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Catherine Duggan | 40 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Charles Duggan | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | George A. Ethier | 60 | Head | Stockfitter | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Sarah Ethier | 53 | Wife | Trimmer | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Thomas Chapman | 34 | Son-in-law | Salesman | Canada |
| 31 | Rose Chapman | 32 | Daughter | Saleslady | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Nettie E. Richardson | 61 | Head | Shoe Worker | New Hampshire |
| 33 | Annie Richardson | 33 | Son | Shoe Worker | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Ella Richardson | 20 | Daughter | Shoe Worker | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Annie Smith | 69 | Sister | Assistant | New Hampshire |
| 36 | Minnie Smith | 54 | Sister | Stitcher | New Hampshire |
| 37 | Virginia Bissette | 53 | Head | Retail Merchant | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Ida Bissette | 51 | Sister | Stitching Room | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Leona Bissette | 47 | Sister | Hairdresser | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Margaret Bissette | 73 | Mother | — | Canada |
| 41 | William P. Hogg | 60 | Head | Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Laura G. H. Hogg | 70 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Lilla Harrison | 45 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | John F. Sullivan | 39 | Head | Letter Carrier | New Hampshire |
| 45 | Annie U. Sullivan | 34 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Marie A. Sullivan | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Ruth A. Sullivan | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Archie D. Glynn | 34 | Head | Foreman Wood Heel | New Hampshire |
| 49 | Elizabeth R. Glynn | 27 | Wife | Breaster | New Hampshire |
| 50 | Phyllis E. Glynn | 6 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
Pedigree Summary
James + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 2 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)