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John Patterson — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Morgan, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this John Patterson across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Morgan, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1871), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1871
Male
Head
Born: Ireland
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Morgan, Alabama |
| Surname | Patterson |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Year of Immigration | 1889 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Secretary |
| Industry | Lard Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
| Occupation | Secretary |
| Township / Ward | Albany City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1871 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Patterson | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1901 |
| Eileen Patterson | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1900 |
| Lillian Patterson | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1914 |
| John Patterson | Head | — | 49 | ~1871 |
| John Patterson | Son | — | 17 | ~1903 |
| Ollie Patterson | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1872 |
Census Appearances
1900
Morgan, Alabama
Head, age 30
Morgan, Alabama · implied b. ~1870 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Patterson |
| Given Name | John S |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Birth Month | Aug |
| Birth Year | 1870 |
| Year of Immigration | 1889 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | (11-3-a) 3-4 Street Car Cond |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1910
Morgan, Alabama
Head, age 39
Morgan, Alabama · implied b. ~1871 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Patterson |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Years Married | 14 |
| Year of Immigration | 1890 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Railroad Shop |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1920
Morgan, Alabama
Head, age 49
Morgan, Alabama · implied b. ~1871 — 6 household members
| Surname | Patterson |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Year of Immigration | 1889 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Secretary |
| Industry | Lard Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
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Our Model Tree links John Patterson across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Morgan, Alabama, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Patterson
Head · 1920 · age 49 · b. ~1871 · Alabama
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1920 US Federal Census — Morgan, Alabama
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1920 US Federal Census — Morgan, Alabama
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu032unit:0840)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harriet Johnson | 34 | Sister | — | Georgia |
| 2 | Lillian Johnson | 14 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 3 | William Johnson | 48 | Son | Agent | Kentucky |
| 4 | George Kensch | 56 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 5 | Roberta Kensch | 56 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 6 | Sallie Ross | 62 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 7 | Arthur Thrasher | 31 | Head | Machinist | Alabama |
| 8 | Hannah Thrasher | 30 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 9 | Laverne Thrasher | 5 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 10 | Walter Hathcock | 21 | Head | Salesman | Alabama |
| 11 | Lillian Hathcock | 23 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 12 | John Edmonson | 42 | Head | Common Labor | Alabama |
| 13 | Olymphia Edmonson | 34 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 14 | Gertrude Edmonson | 12 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 15 | Charlie Price | 42 | Brother-in-law | Lawyer | Virginia |
| 16 | James Nicholson | 49 | Head | Engineer | No. Carolina |
| 17 | Aurelia Nicholson | 49 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 18 | James Nicholson | 12 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 19 | Mildred Nicholson | 7 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 20 | Jennie Dandson | 25 | Boarder | Stenographer | Alabama |
| 21 | Lillie Mouch | 52 | Head | Clerk | Alabama |
| 22 | Jake Mouch | 45 | Brother | Paper Hanger | Alabama |
| 23 | Lucille Mouch | 22 | Niece | Operator | Alabama |
| 24 | Flora Mouch | 20 | Niece | Electrician | Alabama |
| 25 | John Patterson THIS PERSON | 49 | Head | Secretary | Ireland |
| 26 | Ollie Patterson | 48 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 27 | Eileen Patterson | 20 | Daughter | Alteration Lady | Alabama |
| 28 | Myrtle Patterson | 19 | Daughter | Stenographer | Alabama |
| 29 | John Patterson | 17 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 30 | Lillian Patterson | 6 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 31 | John Ragsdale | 39 | Head | Boiler Maker | Georgia |
| 32 | Nelia Ragsdale | 31 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 33 | Walter B. Ragsdale | 14 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 34 | Hubert Ragsdale | 12 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 35 | Henry Walter | 29 | Head | Iron Worker | Alabama |
| 36 | Lula Walter | 25 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 37 | Elizabeth Walter | 7 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 38 | Oscar Walter | 5 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 39 | Dan Walter | 1 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 40 | Laura Johnson | 48 | Head | Knitter | Alabama |
| 41 | Hattie Johnson | 19 | Daughter | Winder | Alabama |
| 42 | Mason Johnson | 43 | Brother | Laborer | Alabama |
| 43 | Dewey Johnson | 9 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 44 | Holland Love | 59 | Head | Car Repairer | Alabama |
| 45 | Mary Love | 51 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 46 | Andrew Love | 27 | Son | Helper (Boiler) | Alabama |
| 47 | Arthur Love | 25 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 48 | Pearl Love | 21 | Daughter | Office Girl | Alabama |
| 49 | Mabelle Love | 18 | Daughter | Operator | Alabama |
| 50 | Smith | None | — | — | — |
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)