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James Willis — 1900 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1900 United States Federal Census · Douglas, Oregon
Our Model Tree links this James Willis across the 1900 and 1910 US Censuses in Douglas, Oregon (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1888), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1888
Male
Son
Born: Oregon
Single
1900 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1900 |
| Location | Douglas, Oregon |
| Surname | Willis |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Oregon |
| Birth Month | June |
| Birth Year | 1888 |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Oregon |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | At School |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Oregon |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oregon |
| Occupation | At School |
| Township / Ward | Myrtle Creek Precinct |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1900 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Willis | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1894 |
| Maud Willis | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1881 |
| Myrtle Willis | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1881 |
| W Willis | Head | — | 48 | ~1852 |
| Andrew Willis | Son | — | 4 | ~1896 |
| James Willis | Son | — | 12 | ~1888 |
| Frank Willis | Son | — | 8 | ~1892 |
| William Willis | Son | — | 11 | ~1889 |
| Mary Willis | Spouse | — | 41 | ~1859 |
Census Appearances
1900
Douglas, Oregon
Son, age 12
Douglas, Oregon · implied b. ~1888 — 9 household members
| Surname | Willis |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Oregon |
| Birth Month | June |
| Birth Year | 1888 |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Oregon |
| Occupation | At School |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Oregon |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oregon |
1910
Douglas, Oregon
Son, age 21
Douglas, Oregon · implied b. ~1889 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Willas |
| Given Name | James W. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Oregon |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Oregon |
| Occupation | telegraph operator |
| Industry | R. R. |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Oregon |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oregon |
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 Willis across 2 US Census years (1900 and 1910) in Douglas, Oregon, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Willis
Son · 1900 · age 12 · b. ~1888 · Oregon
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Sibling
Myrtle Willis
Sibling · 1900 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Andrew Willis
Sibling · 1900 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frank Willis
Sibling · 1900 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Maud Willis
Sibling · 1900 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
William Willis
Sibling · 1900 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mabel Willis
Sibling · 1900 · age 6
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
1900 US Federal Census — Douglas, Oregon
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1900 US Federal Census — Douglas, Oregon
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1900:12thcensusofpopu1346unit:0951)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | G. Wash Cousins | 48 | Head | Merchant | Illinois |
| 52 | Hannah Cousins | 45 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 53 | Arley E Cousins | 26 | Son | Grocer Salesman | Illinois |
| 54 | Eva A Cousins | 21 | Daughter | Sch Teacher | Illinois |
| 55 | Artie B Cousins | 13 | Son | At School | Washington |
| 56 | Tempie G Cousins | 11 | Daughter | At School | Washington |
| 57 | George Dunn | 65 | Head | Hotel Keeper | Illinois |
| 58 | Anna Dunn | 34 | Daughter | Saleswoman | Oregon |
| 59 | Hattie Dunn | 27 | Daughter | Saleswoman | Oregon |
| 60 | Mary Dunn | 22 | Daughter | Waitress Hotel | Oregon |
| 61 | James Ross | 23 | Servant | Cook Hotel | Oregon |
| 62 | Edward Mclean | 70 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 63 | Bessie Deley | 27 | Daughter | Saleswoman | Utah |
| 64 | N Deley | 30 | Son-in-law | Merchant Gen Mdse | Oregon |
| 65 | Vola Deley | 7 | Gr Daughter | At School | Oregon |
| 66 | Herbert Gabbert | 14 | Lodger | Laborer Gen Mdse | Oregon |
| 67 | Ella Hall | 26 | Servant | House Keeper | Oregon |
| 68 | Clyde W Hall | 3 | Boarder | — | Idaho |
| 69 | Nita M Hall | 0 | Boarder | — | Idaho |
| 70 | Elias Strong | 52 | Head | Washman | Illinois |
| 71 | Flora L Strong | 12 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 72 | W. H. Gallop | 22 | Head | Day Laborer | Iowa |
| 73 | Maud Gallop | 20 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 74 | Letha F Gallop | 2 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 75 | W. P. Willis | 47 | Head | Hack Driver | Missouri |
| 76 | Mary E Willis | 41 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 77 | Maud Willis | 19 | Daughter | At School | California |
| 78 | Myrtle Willis | 18 | Daughter | At School | Oregon |
| 79 | James Willis THIS PERSON | 11 | Son | At School | Oregon |
| 80 | William Willis | 10 | Son | At School | Oregon |
| 81 | Frank Willis | 8 | Son | At School | Oregon |
| 82 | Mabel Willis | 5 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 83 | Andrew J Willis | 3 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 84 | H. E. Sherman | 37 | Head | Laborer Saw Mill | New Hampshire |
| 85 | Hattie Sherman | 30 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 86 | Alice Sherman | 7 | Daughter | At School | Idaho |
| 87 | Ennie Sherman | 5 | Son | At School | Oregon |
| 88 | David Brown | 38 | Head | Mining Expert | Indiana |
| 89 | Jennie Brown | 32 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 90 | Edward Dohl | 35 | Head | Placer Miner | Germany |
| 91 | Emma Dohl | 32 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 92 | Eva Dohl | 3 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 93 | Ada Fitz Patrick | 15 | Step Daughter | At School | Oregon |
| 94 | William Fitz Patrick | 12 | Step Son | At School | Oregon |
| 95 | J. D. Strong | 37 | Head | Farm Laborer | Oregon |
| 96 | Clara B Strong | 30 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 97 | Ora A Strong | 10 | Daughter | At School | Oregon |
| 98 | Harry V Strong | 8 | Son | At School | Oregon |
| 99 | Milo S Strong | 5 | Son | At School | Oregon |
| 100 | Michael Riegel | 53 | Head | Quartz Miner | Ohio |
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About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1900 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)