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John Pierson — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Muskogee, Oklahoma
Our Model Tree links this John Pierson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Muskogee, Oklahoma (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1889), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 31
b. ~1889
Male
Head
Born: Tennessee
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Muskogee, Oklahoma |
| Surname | Pierson |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | farm operator |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
| Occupation | Farm Operator |
| Township / Ward | Muskogee City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1889 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sallie Pierson | Spouse | — | 24 | ~1896 |
| Willie Pierson | Son | — | 10 | ~1910 |
| Tobe Woodard | Other | — | 42 | ~1878 |
| Johnnie Pierson | Son | — | 9 | ~1911 |
| John Pierson | Head | — | 31 | ~1889 |
| Ruby Pierson | Other | — | 3 | ~1917 |
Census Appearances
1920
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Head, age 31
Muskogee, Oklahoma · implied b. ~1889 — 6 household members
| Surname | Pierson |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | farm operator |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1930
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Head, age 41
Muskogee, Oklahoma · implied b. ~1889 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Pearson |
| Given Name | John E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Industry | General |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 6 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
Head, age 51
Muskogee-County, Oklahoma · implied b. ~1889 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Pearson |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Muskogee City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Muskogee |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Street Dept |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 75 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
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Our Model Tree links John Pierson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Pierson
Head · 1920 · age 31 · b. ~1889 · Oklahoma
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1920 US Federal Census — Muskogee, Oklahoma
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1920 US Federal Census — Muskogee, Oklahoma
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1477unit:0923)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corine Williams | 13 | dau | None | Arkansas |
| 2 | Christiana Williams | 14 | niece | None | Arkansas |
| 3 | Ira Merritt | 34 | Head | Fireman | Texas |
| 4 | Cassie M Merritt | 30 | wife | None | Arkansas |
| 5 | Lois Merritt | 2 | dau | None | Oklahoma |
| 6 | Elizabeth Merritt | 58 | mother | None | Alabama |
| 7 | Alberties Proutt | 10 | niece | None | Oklahoma |
| 8 | Bob Puckel | 38 | Head | Fire Knocker | Mississippi |
| 9 | Maggie Puckel | 25 | wife | None | Arkansas |
| 10 | George Collins | 38 | Head | Laborer | Mississippi |
| 11 | Henrietta Collins | 20 | wife | None | Florida |
| 12 | Naomi Jones | 62 | mother-in-law | None | Virginia |
| 13 | Jess Marshall | 32 | Head | Coach Cleaner | Tennessee |
| 14 | Inna Marshall | 25 | wife | Wash | Tennessee |
| 15 | Annie Marshall | 19 | dau | Work | Tennessee |
| 16 | Julia Marshall | 60 | mother | None | Tennessee |
| 17 | Clarence Brooks | 3 | nephew | None | Tennessee |
| 18 | Jerry Phares | 40 | Head | None | Tennessee |
| 19 | Willie M Jeffries | 48 | Head | Plumber | Mississippi |
| 20 | Sadie V Jeffries | 28 | wife | None | Oklahoma |
| 21 | Willie A Jeffries | 12 | son | None | Oklahoma |
| 22 | Altha Jeffries | 9 | dau | None | Oklahoma |
| 23 | Sadie V Jeffries | 7 | dau | None | Oklahoma |
| 24 | Lizzie Jeffries | 2 | dau | None | Oklahoma |
| 25 | Bennie Jeffries | 3 | son | None | Oklahoma |
| 26 | Florence Jeffries | 1 | dau | None | Oklahoma |
| 27 | C. S. Cross | 41 | Head | Laborer | Alabama |
| 28 | Laura Cross | 20 | wife | Laborer | Texas |
| 29 | Clayborn Scott | 38 | Head | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 30 | Addie Scott | 39 | wife | None | Alabama |
| 31 | Gladys Jones | 13 | step dau | None | Oklahoma |
| 32 | Helen B Jones | 8 | step dau | None | Oklahoma |
| 33 | Rufus James | 42 | roomer | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 34 | John Pierson THIS PERSON | 31 | Head | Farm Operator | Tennessee |
| 35 | Sallie Pierson | 24 | wife | None | Oklahoma |
| 36 | Willie Pierson | 10 | son | None | Oklahoma |
| 37 | Johnnie Pierson | 9 | son | None | Oklahoma |
| 38 | Ruby Pierson | 3 | dau | None | Oklahoma |
| 39 | Tobe Woodard | 42 | lodger | Laborer | Alabama |
| 40 | Riley Jones | 28 | Head | Laborer | Texas |
| 41 | Gertie Jones | 24 | wife | None | Texas |
| 42 | Laura Jones | 2 | dau | None | Oklahoma |
| 43 | Sam Brewer | 48 | Head | Laborer | Oklahoma |
| 44 | Lucinda Brewer | 41 | wife | None | Texas |
| 45 | Jasper Dupree | 8 | grandson | None | Oklahoma |
| 46 | Wallie Watt | 18 | grandson | None | Oklahoma |
| 47 | Frank Evans | 30 | Head | Laborer | Texas |
| 48 | Allie Evans | 27 | wife | None | Texas |
| 49 | Wm. Evans | 7 | son | None | Texas |
| 50 | Willie B Evans | 5 | son | None | Texas |
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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)