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John Chapman — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Franklin, Ohio
Our Model Tree links this John Chapman across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Franklin, Ohio (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1859), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 61
b. ~1859
Male
Head
Born: Ohio
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Franklin, Ohio |
| Surname | Chapman |
| Given Name | John E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Public School |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Township / Ward | Columbus City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1859 |
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 John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Chapman | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1895 |
| Callie Chapman | Daughter | — | 31 | ~1889 |
| John Chapman | Head | — | 61 | ~1859 |
| Everett Butler | Other | — | 19 | ~1901 |
| Harriet Speer | Other | — | 76 | ~1844 |
| Ernest Chapman | Son | — | 27 | ~1893 |
| Mamie Chapman | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1868 |
Census Appearances
1900
Franklin, Ohio
Head, age 46
Franklin, Ohio · implied b. ~1854 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Chapman |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Birth Month | Mar |
| Birth Year | 1854 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1910
Franklin, Ohio
Head, age 52
Franklin, Ohio · implied b. ~1858 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Chapman |
| Given Name | John C |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Mulatto |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Years Married | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Mfg Co |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1920
Franklin, Ohio
Head, age 61
Franklin, Ohio · implied b. ~1859 — 7 household members
| Surname | Chapman |
| Given Name | John E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Public School |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links John Chapman across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Franklin, Ohio, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Chapman
Head · 1920 · age 61 · b. ~1859 · Ohio
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1920 US Federal Census — Franklin, Ohio
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1920 US Federal Census — Franklin, Ohio
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1381unit:0594)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myra Huston | 11 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 2 | Ethel M. Huston | 6 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 3 | Benjamin Drew | 30 | Head | Porter | Virginia |
| 4 | Lottie Drew | 33 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 5 | John E. Chapman THIS PERSON | 61 | Head | Janitor | Ohio |
| 6 | Mamie Chapman | 52 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 7 | Callie Chapman | 31 | Daughter | Saleswoman | Ohio |
| 8 | Ernest Chapman | 27 | Son | Janitor | Ohio |
| 9 | Ethel Chapman | 25 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 10 | Harriet Speer | 76 | Aunt | — | Ohio |
| 11 | Everett Butler | 19 | Nephew | Mechanic | Ohio |
| 12 | Frederick Williams | 37 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 13 | Selma Williams | 41 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 14 | Julia Burdett | 33 | Sister | — | Kentucky |
| 15 | Clancy Otis | 66 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 16 | Minnie Otis | 56 | Mother | — | Ohio |
| 17 | Lottie Otis | 44 | Sister | Dish Washer | Ohio |
| 18 | Esther Otis | 38 | Sister | — | Ohio |
| 19 | Edward Wright | 57 | Head | Chauffeur | Kentucky |
| 20 | Ella Wright | 50 | Wife | Dressmaker | Kentucky |
| 21 | Lyman V. Wright | 24 | Son | Carpenter | Ohio |
| 22 | Rena Caldwell | 42 | Head | Cook | Virginia |
| 23 | Elizabeth Stewart | 46 | Roomer | Cook | Ohio |
| 24 | Elnor Stewart | 19 | Daughter | Maid | Ohio |
| 25 | Benjamin Pfeifer | 36 | Head | Teamster | North Carolina |
| 26 | Belle Pfeifer | 35 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 27 | Mamie Mcneely | 15 | Stepdaughter | Cook | North Carolina |
| 28 | Marie Mcneely | 13 | Stepdaughter | — | North Carolina |
| 29 | Richard W. Scott | 71 | Head | Laborer | Ohio |
| 30 | Daniel A. Jackson | 28 | Roomer | Laborer | Ohio |
| 31 | Lewis Jackson | 26 | Roomer | Shoe Repairer | Ohio |
| 32 | Oscar George | 44 | Head | Laborer | Ohio |
| 33 | Sallie A. George | 32 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 34 | Harry E. Greenway | 64 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 35 | Mary Greenway | 51 | Wife | Dressmaking | Virginia |
| 36 | Selena Greenway | 15 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 37 | Daniel Lincoln | 53 | Head | Chauffeur | Virginia |
| 38 | Iora Lincoln | 46 | Wife | Dressmaker | Virginia |
| 39 | Daniel Jr. Lincoln | 16 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 40 | Mattie Hart | 27 | Head | Housework | Virginia |
| 41 | Virginia Hart | 2 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 42 | Blanche Brown | 29 | Sister | Laundress | Virginia |
| 43 | Gilbert Harper | 14 | Nephew | — | Virginia |
| 44 | Essie Frazier | 47 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 45 | Everett Coffer | 22 | Head | Delivery Truck | Ohio |
| 46 | Christine Coffer | 22 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 47 | W. B. Black | 43 | Head | Concrete Mkr. | Kentucky |
| 48 | Gertrude Black | 42 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 49 | Frank Baster | 16 | Stepson | — | Alabama |
| 50 | Frank Drumgold | 45 | Head | Laborer | West Virginia |
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)