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Martha Harris — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Henrico, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this Martha Harris across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Henrico, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1861), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 59
b. ~1861
Female
Head
Born: Virginia
Widowed
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Henrico, Virginia |
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | Martha |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Industry | Tobacco Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Township / Ward | Richmond City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1861 |
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 Martha | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nettie Smith | Daughter | — | 39 | ~1881 |
| Martha Harris | Head | — | 59 | ~1861 |
| Viola Harris | Other | — | 6 | ~1914 |
Census Appearances
1900
Henrico, Virginia
Head, age 36
Henrico, Virginia · implied b. ~1864
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | Martha |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Birth Month | July |
| Birth Year | 1864 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Washerwoman |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1910
Henrico, Virginia
Head, age 49
Henrico, Virginia · implied b. ~1861 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | Martha |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Children Born | 12 |
| Children Living | 4 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1920
Henrico, Virginia
Head, age 59
Henrico, Virginia · implied b. ~1861 — 3 household members
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | Martha |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Industry | Tobacco Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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Our Model Tree links Martha Harris across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Henrico, Virginia, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Martha Harris
Head · 1920 · age 59 · b. ~1861 · Virginia
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1920 US Federal Census — Henrico, Virginia
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1920 US Federal Census — Henrico, Virginia
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1910unit:0362)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Reuben R. Jones | 12 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 52 | Reggie C. Epps | 23 | Head | Labourer | Virginia |
| 53 | Beulah M. Epps | 18 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 54 | Clarence A. Epps | 1 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 55 | James Harden | 15 | Brother-in-law | Pantry Boy | Virginia |
| 56 | David Williams | 40 | Head | Labourer | Virginia |
| 57 | Annie G. Williams | 12 | Daughter | Nurse Girl | Virginia |
| 58 | Albert L. Washington | 42 | Head | Porter | Virginia |
| 59 | Emma L. Washington | 41 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 60 | Gladys L. Washington | 19 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 61 | Dale P. Washington | 16 | Son | Helper | Virginia |
| 62 | Vernon R. Washington | 15 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 63 | Myrtle T. Washington | 7 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 64 | Doris V. Washington | 1 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 65 | Charlotte Johnson | 69 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 66 | Annie Baker | 38 | Roomer | Labourer | Virginia |
| 67 | Marion Baker | 20 | Roomer | Labourer | Virginia |
| 68 | John L. Cannon | 48 | Head | Labourer | Virginia |
| 69 | Edna Cannon | 26 | Wife | Laundry | North Carolina |
| 70 | Joseph Cannon | 5 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 71 | Bennonon Cannon | 3 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 72 | Bertha Mangum | 28 | Sister | Laundry | North Carolina |
| 73 | Viola Mangum | 12 | Niece | — | Virginia |
| 74 | Hattie Mangum | 10 | Niece | — | Virginia |
| 75 | Addie Mangum | 10 | Niece | — | Virginia |
| 76 | Matthew Neal | 6 | Grandson | — | Virginia |
| 77 | Daniel B. Houston | 33 | Head | Mail Carrier | Virginia |
| 78 | Rosa B. Houston | 32 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 79 | Thelma G. Houston | 12 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 80 | William R. Houston | 9 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 81 | Howard B. Smith | 52 | Head | Labourer | Virginia |
| 82 | Cecelia Smith | 50 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 83 | John H. Franklin | 23 | Son-in-law | Mail Carrier | Virginia |
| 84 | Elsie Franklin | 22 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 85 | Bertha C. Franklin | 1 | Granddaughter | — | Virginia |
| 86 | James Poolins | 49 | Head | Labourer | Virginia |
| 87 | Mary Poolins | 39 | Wife | Lab | Virginia |
| 88 | Mary Young | 33 | Head | Nurse Maid | Virginia |
| 89 | Martha Harris THIS PERSON | 59 | Head | Labourer | Virginia |
| 90 | Nettie Smith | 39 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 91 | Viola Harris | 6 | Granddaughter | — | Virginia |
| 92 | Joe Carter | 28 | Head | Labourer | Virginia |
| 93 | James H. Edwards | 47 | Head | Engineer | Virginia |
| 94 | Anna Edwards | 40 | Wife | Saleswoman | South Carolina |
| 95 | Frank Edwards | 19 | Son | Glassmaker | South Carolina |
| 96 | Ruth O. Edwards | 14 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 97 | Robert Brown | 69 | Head | Labourer | Virginia |
| 98 | James Clarke | 65 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 99 | Casatrina Murray | 27 | Daughter | Day Work | Virginia |
| 100 | Raymond Murray | 7 | Grandson | — | Virginia |
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)