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James Wilkins — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this James Wilkins across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Muhlenberg, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1913), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 7
b. ~1913
Male
Son
Born: Kentucky
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Muhlenberg, Kentucky |
| Surname | Wilkins |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | Yes |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Township / Ward | West Court House Dist 4 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1913 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Wilkins | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1917 |
| John Wilkins | Son | — | 1 | ~1919 |
| Clara Wilkins | Spouse | — | 29 | ~1891 |
| Jewel Wilkins | Son | — | 10 | ~1910 |
| James Wilkins | Son | — | 7 | ~1913 |
| Clarence Wilkins | Head | — | 32 | ~1888 |
| Paul Wilkins | Son | — | 5 | ~1915 |
Census Appearances
1920
Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Son, age 7
Muhlenberg, Kentucky · implied b. ~1913 — 7 household members
| Surname | Wilkins |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | Yes |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Son, age 17
Muhlenberg, Kentucky · implied b. ~1913 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilkins |
| Given Name | Jimmie |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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 Wilkins across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Wilkins
Son · 1920 · age 7 · b. ~1913 · Kentucky
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Sibling
Jewel Wilkins
Sibling · 1920 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Wilkins
Sibling · 1920 · age 3
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Wilkins
Sibling · 1920 · age 1
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Paul Wilkins
Sibling · 1920 · age 5
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 — Muhlenberg, Kentucky
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1920 US Federal Census — Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu593unit:0386)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ollie Smith | 49 | Wife | None | Kentucky |
| 2 | James A. Stoker | 23 | Step Son | None | Kentucky |
| 3 | Arthur Haggard | 18 | Boarder | Miner | Kentucky |
| 4 | Charlie R. Stivers | 28 | Head | Station Engr | Kentucky |
| 5 | Amy Stivers | 27 | Wife | None | Kentucky |
| 6 | Arthur Humphrey | 19 | Step Son | None | Kentucky |
| 7 | Virginia Stivers | 10 | Daughter | None | Kentucky |
| 8 | Chas Jr. Stivers | 6 | Son | None | Kentucky |
| 9 | Will Stivers | 4 | Son | None | Kentucky |
| 10 | Albert Shockley | 49 | Head | Carpenter | Kentucky |
| 11 | Mattie J. Shockley | 42 | Wife | None | Kentucky |
| 12 | Marvin Shockley | 26 | Son | Trip Rider | Indiana |
| 13 | M. Almeta Shockley | 15 | Daughter | None | Kentucky |
| 14 | James E. (Ted) Shockley | 12 | Son | None | Kentucky |
| 15 | William Williamson | 75 | Boarder | Fireman | Scotland |
| 16 | Thomas Shockley | 19 | Boarder | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 17 | James B. Stone | 47 | Head | Salesman | Tennessee |
| 18 | Annie E. Stone | 46 | Wife | None | Kentucky |
| 19 | Annie May Stone | 15 | Daughter | None | Kentucky |
| 20 | James H. Stone | 11 | Son | None | Kentucky |
| 21 | Clarence E. Wilkins | 32 | Head | Electrician | Kentucky |
| 22 | Clara Wilkins | 29 | Wife | None | Kentucky |
| 23 | Jewel S. Wilkins | 10 | Son | None | Kentucky |
| 24 | James H. Wilkins THIS PERSON | 7 | Son | None | Kentucky |
| 25 | Paul S. Wilkins | 5 | Son | None | Kentucky |
| 26 | Mary S. Wilkins | 3 | Daughter | None | Kentucky |
| 27 | John Wilkins | 1 | Son | None | Kentucky |
| 28 | Elias H. Cornett | 62 | Head | Tipple Foreman | Kentucky |
| 29 | Kate Cornett | 53 | Wife | None | Kentucky |
| 30 | Taylor Graham Cornett | 14 | Son | None | Kentucky |
| 31 | Mary Cornett | 5 | Granddaughter | None | Tennessee |
| 32 | Charles A. Leech | 46 | Head | Druggist | Kentucky |
| 33 | Jennie Leech | 35 | Wife | None | Kentucky |
| 34 | Arthur L. Leech | 23 | Son | Miner | Kentucky |
| 35 | G. Beatrice Leech | 16 | Daughter | None | Kentucky |
| 36 | Virginia Leech | 13 | Daughter | None | Kentucky |
| 37 | Leonard Leech | 11 | Son | None | Kentucky |
| 38 | """C. A.""" Leech | 8 | Son | None | Kentucky |
| 39 | Henry F. Leech | 5 | Son | None | Kentucky |
| 40 | Martha L. Leech | 1 | Daughter | None | Kentucky |
| 41 | Salmon S. Ponder | 25 | Head | Salesman | Kentucky |
| 42 | Letha S. Ponder | 23 | Wife | None | Kentucky |
| 43 | Francis C. Ponder | 2 | Daughter | None | Kentucky |
| 44 | William Isaac Simpson | 62 | Head | Driver | Tennessee |
| 45 | C. James Simpson | 23 | Boarder | Saleslady | Kentucky |
| 46 | William H. Westfield | 45 | Head | Carpenter | Scotland |
| 47 | Julia F. Westfield | 36 | Wife | None | Kentucky |
| 48 | Walter C. Westfield | 17 | Son | Driver | Kentucky |
| 49 | C. Cecil Westfield | 12 | Son | None | Kentucky |
| 50 | Marion M. White | 22 | Nephew | None | Kentucky |
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)