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William Bowers — 1910 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1910 United States Federal Census · Washington, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this William Bowers across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Washington, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1864), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 46
b. ~1864
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1910 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1910 |
| Location | Washington, Indiana |
| Surname | Bowers |
| Given Name | William L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Years Married | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Jefferson Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1864 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1910 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Neely | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1888 |
| William Bowers | Head | — | 46 | ~1864 |
| Forest Neely | Other | — | 2 | ~1908 |
| Thad Neely | Other | — | 24 | ~1886 |
| Desire Bowers | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1866 |
Census Appearances
1900
Washington, Indiana
Head, age 39
Washington, Indiana · implied b. ~1861 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bowers |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Birth Month | Mar |
| Birth Year | 1861 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Farm Laborer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1910
Washington, Indiana
Head, age 46
Washington, Indiana · implied b. ~1864 — 5 household members
| Surname | Bowers |
| Given Name | William L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Years Married | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1920
Washington, Indiana
Head, age 56
Washington, Indiana · implied b. ~1864 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bowers |
| Given Name | Wm L |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | F |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links William Bowers across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Washington, Indiana, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Bowers
Head · 1910 · age 46 · b. ~1864 · Indiana
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1910 US Federal Census — Washington, Indiana
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1910 US Federal Census — Washington, Indiana
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1910:13thcensus1910po387unit:0165)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William T. Flinn | 73 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 2 | Nancy J. Flinn | 71 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 3 | Ellie M. Rayman | 34 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 4 | Clotis W. Rayman | 8 | Grandson | — | Illinois |
| 5 | Alyie M. Rayman | 6 | Granddaughter | — | Indiana |
| 6 | William L. Bowers THIS PERSON | 46 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 7 | Desire E. Bowers | 44 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 8 | Ada Neely | 22 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 9 | Thad C. Neely | 24 | Son-in-law | Farm Laborer | Indiana |
| 10 | Forest Glen Neely | 2 | Grandson | — | Indiana |
| 11 | Delos Godfrey | 42 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 12 | Louisa D. Godfrey | 42 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 13 | Ralph H. Godfrey | 14 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 14 | Franklin S. Dogge | 38 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 15 | Sarah C. Dogge | 35 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 16 | Mary L. Dogge | 7 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 17 | Myrtle E. Dogge | 5 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 18 | Ethel V. Ruth | 15 | Niece | — | Indiana |
| 19 | Mary Elliott | 62 | Mother-in-law | — | Indiana |
| 20 | Clarence Bowers | 23 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 21 | Clara Bowers | 21 | Sister | Housekeeper | Indiana |
| 22 | Albert Spaulding | 30 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 23 | Mammie Spaulding | 21 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 24 | Gladys Spaulding | 3 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 25 | Margaret Spaulding | 1 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 26 | Carlos P. Watts | 40 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 27 | Anna B. Watts | 43 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 28 | Velma M. Watts | 15 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 29 | Wilbur J. Watts | 14 | Son | Farm Laborer | Indiana |
| 30 | Tythe D. Watts | 12 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 31 | Alexander C. Watts | 10 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 32 | Leona S. Watts | 8 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 33 | Edna O. Watts | 7 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 34 | Emery M. C. Watts | 5 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 35 | William R. Watts | 3 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 36 | Orley F. Watts | 0 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 37 | Edward C. Jacobs | 71 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 38 | Elizabeth Jacobs | 71 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 39 | Glotis O. Cauble | 44 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 40 | Pearl M. Cauble | 35 | Wife | Poultry Raiser | Indiana |
| 41 | Lillian P. Haskett | 13 | Stepdaughter | — | Indiana |
| 42 | Ivis O. Bull | 23 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 43 | Enola M. Bull | 25 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 44 | William L. Bull | 1 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 45 | Norval A. Cauble | 34 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 46 | Della M. Cauble | 31 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 47 | Vera V. Cauble | 13 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 48 | Nellie B. Cauble | 11 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 49 | Samuel A. Cauble | 6 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 50 | Robert E. Cauble | 3 | Son | — | Indiana |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1910 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)