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James Wood — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Jefferson, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this James Wood across the 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Jefferson, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1891), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 29
b. ~1891
Male
Son
Born: Alabama
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Jefferson, Alabama |
| Surname | Wood |
| Given Name | James M. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Shipping Clerk |
| Industry | Wholesale Grocery Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Occupation | Shipping Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Birmingham City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1891 |
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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Wood | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1895 |
| Nannie Wood | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1897 |
| Lula Wood | Daughter | — | 28 | ~1892 |
| Mary Wood | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1902 |
| Lillie Wood | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1893 |
| James Wood | Head | — | 63 | ~1857 |
| William Wood | Son | — | 31 | ~1889 |
| James Wood | Son | — | 29 | ~1891 |
| Henry Wood | Son | — | 21 | ~1899 |
| Sallie Wood | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1865 |
Census Appearances
1910
Jefferson, Alabama
Son, age 20
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1890 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wood |
| Given Name | James M |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1920
Jefferson, Alabama
Son, age 29
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1891 — 10 household members
| Surname | Wood |
| Given Name | James M. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | Shipping Clerk |
| Industry | Wholesale Grocery Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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 Wood across 2 US Census years (1910 and 1920) in Jefferson, Alabama, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Wood
Son · 1920 · age 29 · b. ~1891 · Alabama
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Sibling
Lula Wood
Sibling · 1920 · age 28
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Henry Wood
Sibling · 1920 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Wood
Sibling · 1920 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Nannie Wood
Sibling · 1920 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lillie Wood
Sibling · 1920 · age 27
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Annie Wood
Sibling · 1920 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
William Wood
Sibling · 1920 · age 31
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 — Jefferson, Alabama
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1920 US Federal Census — Jefferson, Alabama
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu025unit:0655)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank S. Hickman | 46 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 2 | Robert K. Hickman | 24 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 3 | Wiley Jr. Hickman | 22 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 4 | Patrick M. Slaughter | 49 | Head | Car Repairer | Alabama |
| 5 | Wilmer M. Slaughter | 20 | Son | Fireman | Alabama |
| 6 | Bessie Slaughter | 19 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 7 | Hurshal N. Slaughter | 19 | Son | Machinist Helper | Alabama |
| 8 | Willie Lee Slaughter | 11 | Daughter | Student | Alabama |
| 9 | Sarah E. Slaughter | 10 | Daughter | Student | Alabama |
| 10 | Frank E. Slaughter | 7 | Son | Student | Alabama |
| 11 | Mary Lou Slaughter | 4 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 12 | Grace Tramell | 22 | Boarder | Copyist | Alabama |
| 13 | William R. Slaughter | 1 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 14 | Thompson Gordon | 32 | Head | Transfer Clerk | Tennessee |
| 15 | Full Belle Gordon | 30 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 16 | Robert Gordon Gordon | 4 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 17 | Robert W. Beck | 69 | Father-in-law | — | Georgia |
| 18 | Horace H. Patton | 55 | Head | Delivery Clerk | Alabama |
| 19 | Hope W. Patton | 53 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 20 | Shelby C. Patton | 21 | Son | Student | Alabama |
| 21 | Carrie Williams | 35 | Sister | File Clerk | Alabama |
| 22 | Clara J. Houghton | 75 | Roomer | — | Vermont |
| 23 | Annie F. Houghton | 45 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 24 | Eddie G. Smith | 31 | Roomer | Cashier | Alabama |
| 25 | Alice B. Smith | 23 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 26 | Edie W. Smith | 2 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 27 | David N. Smith | 56 | Head | Manager | Alabama |
| 28 | Julia B. Smith | 43 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 29 | Frank H. Smith | 24 | Son | Printer | Alabama |
| 30 | Walter A. Smith | 16 | Son | Student | Alabama |
| 31 | Lena Snow Smith | 13 | Daughter | Student | Alabama |
| 32 | Robert O. Smith | 6 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 33 | Ollie E. Rollings | 42 | Head | Bookkeeper | Tennessee |
| 34 | Dora E. Rollings | 41 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 35 | Robert Rollings | 16 | Son | Student | Tennessee |
| 36 | Ollie Pearl Rollings | 14 | Daughter | Student | Tennessee |
| 37 | Harry S. Rollings | 11 | Son | Student | Alabama |
| 38 | Ollie E. Jr. Rollings | 6 | Son | Student | Alabama |
| 39 | James B. Wood | 63 | Head | Salesman | Alabama |
| 40 | Sallie C. Wood | 55 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 41 | William O. Wood | 31 | Son | Express Messenger | Alabama |
| 42 | James M. Wood THIS PERSON | 29 | Son | Shipping Clerk | Alabama |
| 43 | Lula B. Wood | 28 | Daughter | Teacher | Alabama |
| 44 | Lillie Wood | 27 | Daughter | Teacher | Alabama |
| 45 | Annie C. Wood | 25 | Daughter | Stenographer | Alabama |
| 46 | Nannie E. Wood | 23 | Daughter | Typist | Alabama |
| 47 | Henry S. Wood | 21 | Son | Bookkeeper | Alabama |
| 48 | Mary A. Wood | 18 | Daughter | Student | Alabama |
| 49 | Elijah S. Wear | 75 | Head | Truck Gardener | Alabama |
| 50 | Martha J. Wear | 73 | Wife | — | Georgia |
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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)