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Robert Kelley — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Howard, Iowa
Our Model Tree links this Robert Kelley across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Howard, Iowa (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 2
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Iowa
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Howard, Iowa |
| Surname | Kelley |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| Father's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Dakota |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Industry | none |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
| Township / Ward | Elma Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1918 |
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 Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kelley | Son | — | 3 | ~1917 |
| Thomas Kelley | Head | — | 36 | ~1884 |
| Elizabeth Kelley | Spouse | — | 34 | ~1886 |
| Elroy Kelley | Son | — | 7 | ~1913 |
| Robert Kelley | Son | — | 2 | ~1918 |
| Lucille Kelley | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1917 |
| Mary Kelley | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1916 |
Census Appearances
1920
Howard, Iowa
Son, age 2
Howard, Iowa · implied b. ~1918 — 7 household members
| Surname | Kelley |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| Father's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Dakota |
| Occupation | none |
| Industry | none |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
1930
Howard, Iowa
Son, age 12
Howard, Iowa · implied b. ~1918 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Kelly |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| Father's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Dakota |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
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 Robert Kelley across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Howard, Iowa, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Robert Kelley
Son · 1920 · age 2 · b. ~1918 · Iowa
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Sibling
Elroy Kelley
Sibling · 1920 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Kelley
Sibling · 1920 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lucille Kelley
Sibling · 1920 · age 3
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Paul Kelley
Sibling · 1920 · age 3
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 — Howard, Iowa
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1920 US Federal Census — Howard, Iowa
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu494unit:0599)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Mary Morrisey | 70 | — | None | Ireland |
| 52 | James J. Murphy | 50 | Head | Bridgebuilder | Iowa |
| 53 | Mary Murphy | 53 | Wife | None | Iowa |
| 54 | James J. Jr. Murphy | 22 | Son | Employee | Minnesota |
| 55 | William E. Beaumaster | 52 | Head | Carpenter | Wisconsin |
| 56 | Mary Agnes Beaumaster | 47 | Wife | None | Pa |
| 57 | John W. Beaumaster | 21 | Son | Bank Clerk | Iowa |
| 58 | Hazel Beaumaster | 19 | Daughter | Assistant | Iowa |
| 59 | Beaumaster | 17 | Daughter | Schoolboy | Iowa |
| 60 | Thomas E. Kelley | 36 | Head | Merchant | Iowa |
| 61 | Elizabeth E. Kelley | 34 | Wife | None | South Dakota |
| 62 | Elroy Kelley | 7 | Son | None | Iowa |
| 63 | Mary E. Kelley | 4 | Daughter | None | Iowa |
| 64 | Lucille M. Kelley | 3 | Daughter | None | Iowa |
| 65 | Paul E. Kelley | 3 | Son | None | Iowa |
| 66 | Robert Kelley THIS PERSON | 2 | Son | None | Iowa |
| 67 | Michael Cashman | 50 | Head | Merchant | Iowa |
| 68 | Margaret Cashman | 54 | Wife | None | Iowa |
| 69 | John J. Cashman | 23 | Son | Student | Iowa |
| 70 | Joseph F. Cashman | 19 | Son | Student | Iowa |
| 71 | Maurice Silver | 31 | Head | Banker | Wisconsin |
| 72 | Edna M. Silver | 28 | Wife | None | Wisconsin |
| 73 | Jean B. Silver | 5 | Daughter | None | Wisconsin |
| 74 | Helen Silver | 2 | Daughter | None | Wisconsin |
| 75 | Frank E. Silver | 29 | Head | Banker | Wisconsin |
| 76 | Lulu Silver | 27 | Wife | None | Minnesota |
| 77 | Sally E. Silver | 7 | Daughter | None | Iowa |
| 78 | Gretchen Silver | 5 | Daughter | None | Iowa |
| 79 | Alice M. Silver | 2 | Daughter | None | Iowa |
| 80 | Lee H. Ellwood | 30 | Head | Real Estate | Iowa |
| 81 | Alice Ellwood | 30 | Wife | None | Iowa |
| 82 | Frances E. Ellwood | 1 | Son | None | Iowa |
| 83 | Leo A. Linnell | 30 | Head | Clerk | N.D. |
| 84 | Cressie L. Linnell | 33 | Wife | None | Iowa |
| 85 | Harry A. Pardee | 47 | Head | Painter | Wisconsin |
| 86 | Emma F. Pardee | 41 | Wife | Teacher | Iowa |
| 87 | John E. Hanusha | 33 | Head | Merchant | Iowa |
| 88 | Dora E. Hanusha | 30 | Wife | None | Iowa |
| 89 | Walter W. Wilson | 28 | Head | Merchant | South Dakota |
| 90 | Elfra C. Wilson | 25 | Wife | None | Wisconsin |
| 91 | Harry C. Kane | 40 | Head | None | Iowa |
| 92 | Hazel D. Kane | 14 | Daughter | None | Iowa |
| 93 | James G. Cooke | 42 | Head | Bridgebuilder | Iowa |
| 94 | Grace E. Cooke | 43 | Wife | None | Iowa |
| 95 | Gerald D. Cooke | 12 | Son | Schoolboy | Iowa |
| 96 | Grace Cooke | 7 | Daughter | Schoolgirl | Iowa |
| 97 | Lester H. Cashman | 37 | Head | Banker | Iowa |
| 98 | Nellie M. Cashman | 31 | Wife | None | Iowa |
| 99 | Henry L. Lex | 38 | Head | Plumber | Germany |
| 100 | Emma L. Lex | 33 | Wife | None | Iowa |
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)