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John Osborn — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Marion, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this John Osborn across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1882), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 38
b. ~1882
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Marion, Indiana |
| Surname | Osborn |
| Given Name | John W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Auto Parts Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| 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 John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lena Osborn | Spouse | — | 33 | ~1887 |
| Violet Osborn | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1908 |
| John Osborn | Head | — | 38 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 38
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1882 — 3 household members
| Surname | Osborn |
| Given Name | John W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Auto Parts Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 48
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1882 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Osborne |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Motor Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3800 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Other, age 58
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1882 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Osborne |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Lodger |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links John Osborn across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Osborn
Head · 1920 · age 38 · b. ~1882 · Indiana
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1920 US Federal Census — Marion, Indiana
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1920 US Federal Census — Marion, Indiana
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu453unit:1113)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Frank B. Onderdonk | 27 | Head | Asst Accountant | Indiana |
| 52 | Edith V. Onderdonk | 22 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 53 | John W. Osborn THIS PERSON | 38 | Head | Machinist | Indiana |
| 54 | Lena B. Osborn | 33 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 55 | Violet M. Osborn | 12 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 56 | Clyde B. Stone | 40 | Head | Photographer | Illinois |
| 57 | Beatrice Stone | 32 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 58 | Mildred M. Stone | 11 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 59 | Milton A. Haskin | 62 | Head | Janitor | Indiana |
| 60 | Flora A. Haskin | 60 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 61 | Joseph P. Murphy | 42 | Son-in-law | Salesman | New York |
| 62 | Lottie G. Murphy | 37 | Daughter | Cashier | Indiana |
| 63 | James G. Moore | 68 | Head | Painting | Indiana |
| 64 | Annie R. Moore | 63 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 65 | Ada L. Moore | 35 | Daughter | Tailor & Dress. | Indiana |
| 66 | Chris B. Johnson | 59 | Head | Meat Cutter | Indiana |
| 67 | Mary Johnson | 56 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 68 | Paul S. Johnson | 24 | Son | Salesman | Indiana |
| 69 | Mary A. Leonard | 85 | Mother-in-law | — | Indiana |
| 70 | James A. Brown | 22 | Head | Barber | Mississippi |
| 71 | Bessie Brown | 19 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 72 | Ross J. Nagle | 52 | Head | Barber | Indiana |
| 73 | Eva Nagle | 50 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 74 | Naomi Alpiner | 22 | Lodger | Stenographer | Ohio |
| 75 | John F. Campbell | 52 | Head | Commercial Salesman | Indiana |
| 76 | Ella L. Campbell | 50 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 77 | Edith M. Campbell | 26 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 78 | James E. Randall | 59 | Head | Clerk | Illinois |
| 79 | Rose B. Randall | 59 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 80 | William J. Randall | 31 | Son | Comptroller | Indiana |
| 81 | Bessie B. Randall | 28 | Daughter-in-law | — | Missouri |
| 82 | D. Ray Tolbert | 28 | Head | Auto Radiator Repairer | Indiana |
| 83 | Mabel C. Tolbert | 25 | Wife | Correspondent | Indiana |
| 84 | Margaret Tolbert | 2 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 85 | Eleanor F. Tolbert | 0 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 86 | Virgil M. Tolbert | 3 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 87 | Alice E. Holmes | 17 | Boarder | Waitress | Indiana |
| 88 | Clyde C. Watson | 46 | Head | Traveling Salesman | Ohio |
| 89 | Maude L. Watson | 42 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 90 | Edna K. Watson | 16 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 91 | Robert C. Watson | 12 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 92 | Mabel Louise Watson | 10 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 93 | Clyde Frank Watson | 8 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 94 | Richard L. Watson | 5 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 95 | Florence Knott | 50 | Head | Seaming (Pants) | Indiana |
| 96 | Mary E. Knott | 16 | Daughter | Saleslady | Indiana |
| 97 | Thelma E. Knott | 13 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 98 | Glenn W. Mcknight | 22 | Boarder | Piano Tuner | Indiana |
| 99 | Frances E. Mcknight | 19 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 100 | Ida M. Frye | 20 | Boarder | Office Work | Indiana |
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)