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James Shepherd — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Washington, Texas
Our Model Tree links this James Shepherd across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington, Texas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1882), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 38
b. ~1882
Male
Head
Born: Texas
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Washington, Texas |
| Surname | Shepherd |
| Given Name | James H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Father's Birthplace | Texas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Class of Worker | S |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Township / Ward | Brenham |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1882 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Shepherd | Spouse | — | 34 | ~1886 |
| James Shepherd | Head | — | 38 | ~1882 |
| Roy Shepherd | Son | — | 16 | ~1904 |
Census Appearances
1920
Washington, Texas
Head, age 38
Washington, Texas · implied b. ~1882 — 3 household members
| Surname | Shepherd |
| Given Name | James H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Father's Birthplace | Texas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Class of Worker | S |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1930
Washington, Texas
Head, age 49
Washington, Texas · implied b. ~1881 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Shepherd |
| Given Name | Jim |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Texas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | No |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1940
Washington-County, Texas
Head, age 54
Washington-County, Texas · implied b. ~1886 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Shephard |
| Given Name | Jim |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Justice Precinct 4 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
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Our Model Tree links James Shepherd across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Shepherd
Head · 1920 · age 38 · b. ~1882 · Texas
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1920 US Federal Census — Washington, Texas
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1920 US Federal Census — Washington, Texas
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1855unit:0825)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Archie Donahue | 34 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 52 | Alvin Donahue | 6 | Son | — | Texas |
| 53 | Leola Donahue | 3 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 54 | Emma Zoch | 55 | Mother-in-law | — | Germany |
| 55 | James R Mix | 47 | Head | Carpenter | Texas |
| 56 | Bettie Mix | 43 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 57 | Russell Mix | 24 | Son | Carpenter | Texas |
| 58 | Ruth Mix | 12 | Daughter | Student | Texas |
| 59 | Gladys Mix | 9 | Daughter | Student | Texas |
| 60 | Ben Eldridge | 48 | Head | Garage Man | Texas |
| 61 | Annie Eldridge | 38 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 62 | Willie Eldridge | 19 | Son | Mechanic | Texas |
| 63 | Robert Eldridge | 18 | Son | Mechanic | Texas |
| 64 | Mamie Eldridge | 16 | Daughter | Clerk | Texas |
| 65 | Walter Eldridge | 13 | Son | Student | Texas |
| 66 | Beno Eldridge | 10 | Son | Student | Texas |
| 67 | Oscar Eldridge | 7 | Son | — | Texas |
| 68 | Margaret Eldridge | 3 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 69 | Theodore W Falkenberg | 39 | Head | Book Keeper | Texas |
| 70 | Carrie Falkenberg | 42 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 71 | Roy Falkenberg | 14 | Son | Student | Texas |
| 72 | Spencer Falkenberg | 8 | Son | Student | Texas |
| 73 | John E Williams | 55 | Head | Real Estate | Alabama |
| 74 | Lula V Williams | 51 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 75 | Mary Louise Williams | 25 | Daughter | Teacher | Texas |
| 76 | John M Mcrae | 41 | Head | — | Texas |
| 77 | Mary Mcrae | 18 | Daughter | Student | Texas |
| 78 | Johnnie Mcrae | 5 | Son | — | Texas |
| 79 | Henry Dahse | 44 | Husband | Farmer | Texas |
| 80 | James H Shepherd THIS PERSON | 38 | Head | Cook | Texas |
| 81 | Edna Shepherd | 34 | Wife | Waiter | Texas |
| 82 | Roy Shepherd | 16 | Son | Student | Texas |
| 83 | Hettie Oldham | 57 | Head | Washerwoman | Mississippi |
| 84 | Sam Oldham | 60 | Husband | Farmer | Texas |
| 85 | Milton Allen | 31 | Son | Yard Boy | Texas |
| 86 | Linnie Allen | 26 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 87 | Sam Allen | 36 | Son-in-law | Labour | Texas |
| 88 | Al J Allen | 13 | Son | Student | Texas |
| 89 | Elsie Paris | 59 | Head | Washwoman | Texas |
| 90 | Thelma Paris | 13 | Granddaughter | Student | Texas |
| 91 | Henry Davis | 35 | Head | Laborer | Texas |
| 92 | Lilly Davis | 18 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 93 | O. B. Davis | 1 | Son | — | Texas |
| 94 | William Mccullough | 50 | Head | Blind For 8 Years | Texas |
| 95 | Susan Mccullough | 51 | Wife | Washwoman | Texas |
| 96 | Gus Gadberry | 72 | Head | Wood Cutter | Texas |
| 97 | Ollie Gadberry | 40 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 98 | S. J. (Rev) Denson | 44 | Head | Preacher | Texas |
| 99 | Ida Denson | 38 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 100 | J. A. Young | 55 | Head | Preacher | Texas |
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)