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William Bell — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Fayette, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this William Bell across the 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Fayette, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 42
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Fayette, Kentucky |
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Minister |
| Industry | Baptist Church |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Minister |
| Township / Ward | Lexington City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bell | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1917 |
| William Bell | Head | — | 42 | ~1878 |
| William Bell | Son | — | 16 | ~1904 |
| Claddie Bell | Son | — | 19 | ~1901 |
| Arthur Bell | Son | — | 11 | ~1909 |
| Jennie Bell | Spouse | — | 37 | ~1883 |
Census Appearances
1910
Fayette, Kentucky
Head, age 32
Fayette, Kentucky · implied b. ~1878 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Years Married | 2 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Industry | Gen farm |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1920
Fayette, Kentucky
Head, age 42
Fayette, Kentucky · implied b. ~1878 — 6 household members
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Minister |
| Industry | Baptist Church |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Fayette, Kentucky
Head, age 52
Fayette, Kentucky · implied b. ~1878 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | Wm |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | waiter |
| Industry | Tea shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 16.00 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links William Bell across 3 US Census years (1910, 1920 and 1930) in Fayette, Kentucky, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Bell
Head · 1920 · age 42 · b. ~1878 · Kentucky
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1920 US Federal Census — Fayette, Kentucky
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1920 US Federal Census — Fayette, Kentucky
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu568unit:0797)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Walsh Howard | 7 | Boarder | — | Kentucky |
| 52 | Maggie Bradley | 55 | Boarder | Seamstress | Kentucky |
| 53 | Frank Bartley | 45 | Head | Porter | Kentucky |
| 54 | Mary Bartley | 38 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 55 | Margaret Bartley | 19 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 56 | Frank Jr. Bartley | 17 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 57 | Sophia Bartley | 15 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 58 | William T. Harrison | 67 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 59 | Sallie Harrison | 47 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 60 | Edna Harrison | 30 | Daughter | Saleslady | Kentucky |
| 61 | Jessie S. Harrison | 23 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 62 | William L. Harrison | 21 | Son | Clerk | Kentucky |
| 63 | Ethel May Harrison | 19 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 64 | Clarence Harnell | 24 | Head | Mechanic | Kentucky |
| 65 | Margaret Harnell | 20 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 66 | Dorothy May Harnell | 1 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 67 | Marshall Morgan | 24 | Head | Fireman | Kentucky |
| 68 | Elsie Morgan | 23 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 69 | Samant Sullen | 62 | Head | Meat Cutter | Kentucky |
| 70 | Louise Sullen | 69 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 71 | Hubert Sullen | 31 | Son | Grocer | Kentucky |
| 72 | Michael W. Barry | 48 | Head | Brewery Worker | Kentucky |
| 73 | Sarah E. Barry | 42 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 74 | Albert Barry | 24 | Son | Bartender | Kentucky |
| 75 | Katherine W. Prather | 21 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 76 | Floyd Prather | 22 | Son-in-law | Mechanic | Kentucky |
| 77 | Katherine Prather | 1 | Grand-daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 78 | Francis Barry | 15 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 79 | Joseph Barry | 11 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 80 | Clarence Hull | 23 | Boarder | Clerk | Tennessee |
| 81 | Elder Fred S. Keith | 27 | Head | Minister | South Carolina |
| 82 | Lucinda Keith | 27 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 83 | Evangelline Keith | 2 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 84 | Elias C. Dorsey | 32 | Head | Plasterer | Kentucky |
| 85 | William Bell THIS PERSON | 42 | Head | Minister | Kentucky |
| 86 | Jennie Bell | 37 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 87 | Claddie Bell | 19 | Son | Tailor | Kentucky |
| 88 | William S. Bell | 16 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 89 | Arthur Bell | 11 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 90 | Elizabeth Bell | 3 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 91 | Mary Stevenson | 21 | Head | Laundress | Kentucky |
| 92 | George Frazer | 25 | Head | Driver | Kentucky |
| 93 | Lizzie Frazer | 24 | Wife | Laundress | Kentucky |
| 94 | Nell S. Frazer | 5 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 95 | Daisy B. Frazer | 2 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 96 | Haskins Johnson | 26 | Head | Stemmer | Kentucky |
| 97 | Mayme Johnson | 20 | Wife | Servant | Kentucky |
| 98 | James Johnson | 0 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 99 | Burgess Gentry | 25 | Head | Teamster | Kentucky |
| 100 | Edna Gentry | 23 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
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)