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John Walter — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Lee, South Carolina
Our Model Tree links this John Walter across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Lee, South Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1900), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 20
b. ~1900
Male
Son
Born: South Carolina
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Lee, South Carolina |
| Surname | Walter |
| Given Name | John E |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
| Township / Ward | Stokes Bridge Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1900 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charity Walter | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1908 |
| Emory Walter | Son | — | 14 | ~1906 |
| Harris Walter | Son | — | 11 | ~1909 |
| Kelly Walter | Son | — | 18 | ~1902 |
| John Walter | Son | — | 20 | ~1900 |
| Irene Walter | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1914 |
| Edna Walter | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1868 |
| John Walter | Head | — | 57 | ~1863 |
Census Appearances
1920
Lee, South …
Son, age 20
Lee, South Carolina · implied b. ~1900 — 8 household members
| Surname | Walter |
| Given Name | John E |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1930
Lee, South …
Son, age 30
Lee, South Carolina · implied b. ~1900 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walters |
| Given Name | John E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
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 Walter across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Lee, South Carolina, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
John Walter
Son · 1920 · age 20 · b. ~1900 · South Carolina
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Sibling
Charity Walter
Sibling · 1920 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Kelly Walter
Sibling · 1920 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Emory Walter
Sibling · 1920 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Harris Walter
Sibling · 1920 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Irene Walter
Sibling · 1920 · age 6
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 — Lee, South Carolina
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1920 US Federal Census — Lee, South Carolina
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1701unit:1135)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Ernest | 16 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 52 | Willie | 13 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 53 | Silas Norman | 53 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 54 | William Norman | 18 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 55 | Hallie G Norman | 5 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 56 | Harriet Provitt | 71 | Cousin | — | South Carolina |
| 57 | Nathan Brown | 27 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 58 | Annie Brown | 24 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 59 | Lucille Brown | 9 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 60 | Willie Brown | 6 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 61 | Earl Brown | 4 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 62 | Ruby May Brown | 2 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 63 | John Swails | 66 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 64 | Martha Swails | 57 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 65 | Margaret Evans | 28 | Head | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 66 | Catherine Evans | 18 | Sister | — | South Carolina |
| 67 | Otis Evans | 7 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 68 | Ella Evans | 3 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 69 | Burnie Evans | 1 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 70 | Larry Grantham | 42 | Head | Merchant | South Carolina |
| 71 | Clara Grantham | 37 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 72 | John G Walter | 57 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 73 | Edna Walter | 52 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 74 | John E Walter THIS PERSON | 20 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 75 | Kelly G Walter | 18 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 76 | Emory Walter | 14 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 77 | Harris Walter | 11 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 78 | Charity Walter | 12 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 79 | Irene Walter | 6 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 80 | Gustafus Morris | 39 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 81 | Annie Morris | 39 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 82 | Naomi Morris | 10 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 83 | Catherine Morris | 6 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 84 | Rufus Morris | 3 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 85 | Gary Morris | 1 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 86 | Silas Kirby | 32 | Brother | — | South Carolina |
| 87 | Mariah Copeland | 29 | Head | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 88 | Eager Copeland | 14 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 89 | Melissa Copeland | 13 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 90 | Anita Copeland | 12 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 91 | Clarence Copeland | 8 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 92 | Annie Copeland | 5 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 93 | Ida Copeland | 5 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 94 | Jammie Copeland | 4 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 95 | Milton Copeland | 2 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 96 | Coleman Honey | 23 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 97 | Tallulah Honey | 20 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 98 | Permilla Honey | 21 | Sister | — | South Carolina |
| 99 | Spurgeon Honey | 6 | Nephew | — | South Carolina |
| 100 | King Garfield | 30 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
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)