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John Potter — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Osage, Oklahoma
Our Model Tree links this John Potter across the 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Osage, Oklahoma (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1906), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 14
b. ~1906
Male
Son
Born: Oklahoma
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Osage, Oklahoma |
| Surname | Potter |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Oklahoma |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Oklahoma |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oklahoma |
| Township / Ward | Fairfax Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1906 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Potter | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1876 |
| John Potter | Head | — | 48 | ~1872 |
| Mortimer Potter | Son | — | 12 | ~1908 |
| William Potter | Son | — | 5 | ~1915 |
| John Potter | Son | — | 14 | ~1906 |
| Mildred Potter | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1903 |
| Nellie Potter | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1912 |
Census Appearances
1910
Osage, Oklahoma
Son, age 3
Osage, Oklahoma · implied b. ~1907 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Potter |
| Given Name | John D |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Oklahoma |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Birth State | Oklahoma |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oklahoma |
1920
Osage, Oklahoma
Son, age 14
Osage, Oklahoma · implied b. ~1906 — 7 household members
| Surname | Potter |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Oklahoma |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Oklahoma |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oklahoma |
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 John Potter across 2 US Census years (1910 and 1920) in Osage, Oklahoma, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
John Potter
Son · 1920 · age 14 · b. ~1906 · Oklahoma
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Sibling
Nellie Potter
Sibling · 1920 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mildred Potter
Sibling · 1920 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
William Potter
Sibling · 1920 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mortimer Potter
Sibling · 1920 · age 12
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 — Osage, Oklahoma
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1920 US Federal Census — Osage, Oklahoma
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1479unit:0376)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Georgia Andrews | 3 | Daughter | None | Oklahoma |
| 52 | Joseph Watson | 26 | Head | None | Oklahoma |
| 53 | Mary Watson | 22 | Wife | None | Oklahoma |
| 54 | Inez Beree | 44 | Servant | Servant | Nebraska |
| 55 | James R Rhodes | 41 | Head | Farmer | Texas |
| 56 | Ida J Rhodes | 39 | Wife | None | Texas |
| 57 | Guy P Rhodes | 16 | Son | None | Texas |
| 58 | Juanita Rhodes | 11 | Daughter | None | Texas |
| 59 | To-Wah-E-He | 63 | Head | None | United States |
| 60 | She-Sah-Me To-Wah-E-He | 71 | Wife | None | United States |
| 61 | Back-By-Pearl To-Wah-E-He | 18 | Granddaughter | None | Oklahoma |
| 62 | May Hinkle | 18 | Servant | Servant | Missouri |
| 63 | Wilson Kirk | 45 | Head | None | Kansas |
| 64 | Edith Kirk | 38 | Wife | None | Illinois |
| 65 | Lora Kirk | 19 | Daughter | None | Oklahoma |
| 66 | Rosa Kirk | 15 | Daughter | None | Oklahoma |
| 67 | Charley Kirk | 13 | Son | None | Oklahoma |
| 68 | Ida Kirk | 6 | Daughter | None | Oklahoma |
| 69 | W H Todd | 78 | Head | None | Indiana |
| 70 | Mary E Todd | 73 | Wife | None | Indiana |
| 71 | Eva Hiatt | 19 | Lodger | Teacher | Oklahoma |
| 72 | Ola Hughes | 20 | Lodger | Teacher | Oklahoma |
| 73 | Ruth Emmons | 27 | Lodger | Teacher | Missouri |
| 74 | Willie Lee Hill | 23 | Lodger | Teacher | Arkansas |
| 75 | Beulah Johnson | 26 | Lodger | Teacher | Oklahoma |
| 76 | Frank L Templing | 53 | Head | Minister | Iowa |
| 77 | Maggie Templing | 50 | Wife | None | Kansas |
| 78 | Frank Templing | 16 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 79 | Paul Templing | 13 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 80 | Lola Templing | 11 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 81 | John G Potter | 48 | Head | Chauffeur | Missouri |
| 82 | Sarah F Potter | 44 | Wife | Yes | Kentucky |
| 83 | Mildred Potter | 17 | Daughter | None | Oklahoma |
| 84 | John Potter THIS PERSON | 14 | Son | None | Oklahoma |
| 85 | Mortimer Potter | 12 | Son | None | Oklahoma |
| 86 | Nellie Potter | 8 | Daughter | None | Oklahoma |
| 87 | William Potter | 5 | Son | None | Oklahoma |
| 88 | Lawrence Miller | 26 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 89 | Maude Miller | 23 | Wife | None | Oklahoma |
| 90 | John Hickey | 46 | Head | None | Oklahoma |
| 91 | Ellen Hickey | 35 | Wife | None | Oklahoma |
| 92 | Charley Hickey | 12 | Son | None | Oklahoma |
| 93 | Frank Hickey | 10 | Son | None | Oklahoma |
| 94 | John Hickey | 8 | Son | None | Oklahoma |
| 95 | Ray Tidland | 40 | Head | Yes | New Jersey |
| 96 | Harry Tidland | 23 | Son | Yes | Nebraska |
| 97 | Cully Hale | 23 | Head | Barber | Indiana |
| 98 | Bess Hale | 20 | Wife | Yes | Nebraska |
| 99 | Edward Tucker | 27 | Head | Painter | Missouri |
| 100 | Effie Tucker | 21 | Wife | None | Arkansas |
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)