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Mary Parsons — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Merrimack, New Hampshire
Our Model Tree links this Mary Parsons across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Merrimack, New Hampshire (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1872), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 48
b. ~1872
Female
Spouse
Born: Maine
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Merrimack, New Hampshire |
| Surname | Parsons |
| Given Name | Mary E. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
| Township / Ward | Newport Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1872 |
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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Mary | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Parsons | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1899 |
| Arthur Parsons | Son | — | 7 | ~1913 |
| Mary Parsons | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1872 |
| Dorothy Parsons | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1905 |
| Leroy Parsons | Son | — | 18 | ~1902 |
| Edna Wright | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1899 |
| Raymond Parsons | Son | — | 13 | ~1907 |
| Marshall Parsons | Head | — | 58 | ~1862 |
| Clarence Wright | Other | — | 21 | ~1899 |
| Florence Parsons | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1900 |
Census Appearances
1920
Merrimack, New …
Spouse, age 48
Merrimack, New Hampshire · implied b. ~1872 — 10 household members
| Surname | Parsons |
| Given Name | Mary E. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1930
Sullivan, New …
Other, age 57
Sullivan, New Hampshire · implied b. ~1873 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Parsons |
| Given Name | May E |
| Relationship to Head | Wife-H |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1940
Sullivan-County, New …
Other, age 66
Sullivan-County, New Hampshire · implied b. ~1874 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Parsons |
| Given Name | May E. |
| Relationship to Head | Mother |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Croydon |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Sullivan |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
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Our Model Tree links Mary Parsons across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Mary Parsons
Spouse · 1920 · age 48 · b. ~1872 · New Hampshire
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1920 US Federal Census — Merrimack, New Hampshire
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1920 US Federal Census — Merrimack, New Hampshire
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1012unit:0505)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doris M. Gagne | 6 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 2 | Gladis L. Gagne | 2 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 3 | Bernice M. Gagne | 0 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 4 | Andrew Herbert | 64 | Head | Carpenter | Vermont |
| 5 | Lucy Herbert | 60 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 6 | Marshall A. Parsons | 58 | Head | Carpenter | New Hampshire |
| 7 | Mary E. Parsons THIS PERSON | 48 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 8 | Mildred M. Parsons | 21 | Daughter | Stenographer | New Hampshire |
| 9 | Florence E. Parsons | 20 | Daughter | Stenographer | New Hampshire |
| 10 | Leroy M. Parsons | 18 | Son | Student | New Hampshire |
| 11 | Dorothy Parsons | 15 | Daughter | Student | New Hampshire |
| 12 | Raymond P. Parsons | 13 | Son | Student | New Hampshire |
| 13 | Arthur C. Parsons | 7 | Son | Student | New Hampshire |
| 14 | Clarence N. Wright | 21 | Son in law | Laster | New Hampshire |
| 15 | Edna D. Wright | 21 | Daughter | Stitcher | New Hampshire |
| 16 | Frank Le May | 56 | Head | Ice Cutter | Canada |
| 17 | Odell M. Le May | 51 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 18 | Mary F. Le May | 19 | Daughter | Maid | New Hampshire |
| 19 | John Hart | 24 | Head | Cutter | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Bernice M. Hart | 27 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 21 | Leslie M. Elliott | 23 | Boarder | Fireman | Vermont |
| 22 | Frank R. Peck | 56 | Head | Conductor | Kentucky |
| 23 | Maude C. Peck | 28 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 24 | Robert G. Peck | 1 | Son | — | New Hampshire |
| 25 | Leroy A. Jordan | 30 | Head | Electrician | New York |
| 26 | Gert C. Jordan | 29 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 27 | Mary P. Jordan | 4 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 28 | Morris J. Jordan | 2 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 29 | Richard H. Jordan | 1 | Son | — | New Hampshire |
| 30 | Leon E. Kempton | 31 | Head | Conductor | New Hampshire |
| 31 | Gail F. Kempton | 31 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 32 | Earl L. Kempton | 9 | Son | Student | New Hampshire |
| 33 | Eva G. Kempton | 7 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 34 | Jennie Kempton | 63 | Mother | — | New Hampshire |
| 35 | Arthur E. Finigan | 39 | Head | Steam Fitter | Canada |
| 36 | Edna G. Finigan | 38 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 37 | Catherine G. Finigan | 5 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 38 | Ralph A. Hobson | 20 | Stepson | Engineer | Vermont |
| 39 | Albert C. Clifford | 60 | Boarder | Laborer | New Hampshire |
| 40 | William D. Darby | 76 | Head | Farmer | New Hampshire |
| 41 | Mary A. Darby | 66 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 42 | Frederick W. Gordon | 45 | Head | Mechanic | Vermont |
| 43 | Alice G. Gordon | 45 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 44 | Raymond F. Fraser | 17 | Son | Student | New Hampshire |
| 45 | Carlson F. Fraser | 16 | Son | Student | New Hampshire |
| 46 | Kenneth E. Fraser | 15 | Son | Student | New Hampshire |
| 47 | Henry L. Fellows | 40 | Head | Manager | New Hampshire |
| 48 | Amelia L. Fellows | 40 | Wife | — | New York |
| 49 | Alice M. Hughes | 34 | Head | — | New Hampshire |
| 50 | Florence M. Hughes | 14 | Daughter | Student | New Hampshire |
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)