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William Bell — 1900 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1900 United States Federal Census · Wilkes, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this William Bell across the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Wilkes, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1870), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 30
b. ~1870
Male
Head
Born: North Carolina
Married
1900 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1900 |
| Location | Wilkes, North Carolina |
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Birth Month | Jun |
| Birth Year | 1870 |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Brushy Mountain Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1870 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1900 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Bell | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1894 |
| William Bell | Head | — | 30 | ~1870 |
| Emery Bell | Son | — | 8 | ~1892 |
| Indie Bell | Spouse | — | 25 | ~1875 |
Census Appearances
1900
Wilkes, North …
Head, age 30
Wilkes, North Carolina · implied b. ~1870 — 4 household members
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Birth Month | Jun |
| Birth Year | 1870 |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1910
Wilkes, North …
Head, age 40
Wilkes, North Carolina · implied b. ~1870 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ball |
| Given Name | William A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Years Married | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1920
Wilkes, North …
Head, age 51
Wilkes, North Carolina · implied b. ~1869 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ball |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
Head, age 64
Wilkes, North Carolina · implied b. ~1866 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ball |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | No |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
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Our Model Tree links William Bell across 4 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930) in Wilkes, North Carolina, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Bell
Head · 1900 · age 30 · b. ~1870 · North Carolina
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1900 US Federal Census — Wilkes, North Carolina
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1900 US Federal Census — Wilkes, North Carolina
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1900:12thcensusofpopu1224unit:0062)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pernaline Maghary | 40 | Cousin | — | North Carolina |
| 2 | Josiah Shethem | 56 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 3 | Rebecca Shethem | 73 | Aunt | — | North Carolina |
| 4 | Matilda Hubbard | 67 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 5 | Appleton S. Hubbard | 33 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 6 | Lucady Hubbard | 30 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 7 | Ira J. Hubbard | 8 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 8 | Mc L. Hubbard | 5 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 9 | Olie P. Hubbard | 3 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 10 | Auther Marlow | 20 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 11 | Laura J. Marlow | 35 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 12 | James F. Marlow | 1 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 13 | Rebecca Moore | 68 | Mother | Nurse | North Carolina |
| 14 | Kisey Moore | 71 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 15 | John W. Moore | 30 | Son | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 16 | Rebecca G. Moore | 24 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 17 | Wm C. Moore | 3 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 18 | Joseph A. Moore | 23 | Grand Son | Farm Labor | North Carolina |
| 19 | James A. Moore | 9 | Grand Son | — | North Carolina |
| 20 | Julia Moore | 51 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 21 | Rebecca L. Moore | 49 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 22 | Loyd L. Moore | 19 | Son | At School | North Carolina |
| 23 | Mortie E. Moore | 17 | Son | At School | North Carolina |
| 24 | William Bell THIS PERSON | 30 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 25 | Indie R. Bell | 25 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 26 | Emery L. Bell | 7 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 27 | Mary L. Bell | 5 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 28 | George W. Parker | 36 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 29 | Aubrey L. Parker | 34 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 30 | William D. Parker | 3 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 31 | Earley E. Parker | 1 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 32 | James L. Parker | 12 | Nephew | At School | North Carolina |
| 33 | Cavin Anderson | 37 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 34 | Mary Anderson | 35 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 35 | William E. Anderson | 17 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 36 | Lidy A. Anderson | 15 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 37 | Etta L. Anderson | 11 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 38 | Lula S. Anderson | 9 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 39 | Daniel Anderson | 7 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 40 | Almedia Anderson | 6 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 41 | Fergus F. Anderson | 3 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 42 | John Anderson | 0 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 43 | Robert F. Anderson | 26 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 44 | Laura J. Anderson | 27 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 45 | Deal M. Anderson | 8 | Son | At School | North Carolina |
| 46 | Sarah Anderson | 70 | Mother | — | North Carolina |
| 47 | Robbert Lovehaugh | 21 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 48 | Sarah A. Lovehaugh | 18 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 49 | George Y. Anderson | 23 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 50 | Laura J. Anderson | 20 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
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About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1900 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)