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James Shepherd — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Johnson, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this James Shepherd across the 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Johnson, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1909), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 11
b. ~1909
Male
Son
Born: Missouri
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Johnson, Missouri |
| Surname | Shepherd |
| Given Name | James R |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Township / Ward | North Warrensburg Township Except City Of Warrensburg |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1909 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Shepherd | Son | — | 14 | ~1906 |
| James Shepherd | Son | — | 11 | ~1909 |
| John Shepherd | Head | — | 36 | ~1884 |
| Ray Shepherd | Son | — | 2 | ~1918 |
| Paloma Shepherd | Spouse | — | 34 | ~1886 |
| Nellie Shepherd | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1915 |
Census Appearances
1910
Johnson, Missouri
Son, age
Johnson, Missouri · implied b. ~1910 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Shepherd |
| Given Name | James R |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1920
Johnson, Missouri
Son, age 11
Johnson, Missouri · implied b. ~1909 — 6 household members
| Surname | Shepherd |
| Given Name | James R |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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 Shepherd across 2 US Census years (1910 and 1920) in Johnson, Missouri, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Shepherd
Son · 1920 · age 11 · b. ~1909 · Missouri
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Sibling
Ray Shepherd
Sibling · 1920 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Nellie Shepherd
Sibling · 1920 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Glenn Shepherd
Sibling · 1920 · age 14
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 — Johnson, Missouri
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1920 US Federal Census — Johnson, Missouri
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu930unit:0973)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lois E Andrews | 63 | Sister-in-law | None | Illinois |
| 2 | Homer Burrington | 54 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 3 | Laura Burrington | 48 | Wife | None | Missouri |
| 4 | William Burrington | 25 | Son | Laborer | Missouri |
| 5 | Ray Burrington | 22 | Son | None | Missouri |
| 6 | Mabel Burrington | 20 | Daughter | None | Missouri |
| 7 | Elizabeth Burrington | 18 | Daughter | None | Missouri |
| 8 | Laura E Burrington | 17 | Daughter | None | Missouri |
| 9 | Thelma Burrington | 15 | Daughter | None | Missouri |
| 10 | May E Burrington | 13 | Daughter | None | Missouri |
| 11 | Freddie F Burrington | 8 | Son | None | Missouri |
| 12 | James Burrington | 5 | Son | None | Missouri |
| 13 | Elizabeth Donaldson | 80 | Mother-in-law | None | Ohio |
| 14 | William S Sivils | 58 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 15 | Emeline Sivils | 56 | Wife | None | Missouri |
| 16 | Ezekiel Sivils | 30 | Son | Laborer | Missouri |
| 17 | David Sivils | 22 | Son | Laborer | Missouri |
| 18 | Georgia Sivils | 19 | Daughter | None | Missouri |
| 19 | Louvenia Sivils | 16 | Daughter | None | Missouri |
| 20 | Clarence Burrington | 27 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 21 | Margaret Burrington | 23 | Wife | None | Missouri |
| 22 | Clara M Burrington | 1 | Daughter | None | Missouri |
| 23 | Helen L Burrington | 0 | Son | None | Missouri |
| 24 | Everet L Lipscomb | 63 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 25 | Lucy E Lipscomb | 52 | Wife | None | Missouri |
| 26 | Hershell L Lipscomb | 28 | Son | Laborer | Missouri |
| 27 | Jim F Lipscomb | 24 | Son | Laborer | Missouri |
| 28 | Ernest L Lipscomb | 20 | Son | None | Missouri |
| 29 | Lela M Lipscomb | 17 | Daughter | None | Missouri |
| 30 | Dorotha Lipscomb | 13 | Daughter | None | Missouri |
| 31 | Doc Derasher | 57 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 32 | Sarah E Derasher | 45 | Wife | None | Missouri |
| 33 | John R Derasher | 16 | Step son | Laborer | Missouri |
| 34 | Benjamin F Brand | 68 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 35 | Hattie Brand | 62 | Wife | None | New York |
| 36 | Sarah J Cole | 58 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 37 | Sarah A Cole | 56 | Wife | None | Missouri |
| 38 | Clara L Cole | 35 | Daughter | Teacher | Missouri |
| 39 | Lena R Cole | 30 | Daughter | Teacher | Missouri |
| 40 | Anna A Cole | 18 | Daughter | None | Missouri |
| 41 | Mck M Bradley | 57 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 42 | Mamie M Bradley | 48 | Wife | None | Missouri |
| 43 | Byron Moore | 24 | Boarder | — | Texas |
| 44 | John H Shepherd | 36 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 45 | Paloma Shepherd | 34 | Wife | None | Missouri |
| 46 | Glenn W Shepherd | 14 | Son | None | Missouri |
| 47 | James R Shepherd THIS PERSON | 11 | Son | None | Missouri |
| 48 | Ray A Shepherd | 2 | Son | None | Missouri |
| 49 | Nellie M Shepherd | 5 | Daughter | None | Missouri |
| 50 | Pearley M White | 44 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
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)