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William Davis — 1900 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this William Davis across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Marion, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Charles & Charles — first a son (b.~1893), then head of a 13-person household.
Age 7
b. ~1893
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1900 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1900 |
| Location | Marion, Indiana |
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Birth Month | Dec |
| Birth Year | 1893 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | at School |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | At School |
| Township / Ward | Center Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1893 |
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.
13 people recorded at the same address in the 1900 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Davis | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1881 |
| Bertha Davis | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1896 |
| Comyna Davis | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1894 |
| Martha Davis | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1887 |
| Isabelle Davis | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1886 |
| Ruth Davis | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1898 |
| Charles Davis | Head | — | 47 | ~1853 |
| James Davis | Son | — | 16 | ~1884 |
| William Davis | Son | — | 7 | ~1893 |
| Leroy Davis | Son | — | 1 | ~1899 |
| Freddie Davis | Son | — | 11 | ~1889 |
| Charles Davis | Son | — | 9 | ~1891 |
| Anna Davis | Spouse | — | 36 | ~1864 |
Census Appearances
1900
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 7
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1893 — 13 household members
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Birth Month | Dec |
| Birth Year | 1893 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | at School |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
Son, age 17
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1893 — 17 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Willie |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Can factory |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1920
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 26
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1894 — 9 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Wm |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Gas Plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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 William Davis across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Marion, Indiana, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Charles Davis (~0.92 confidence) and father Charles Davis (~0.92 confidence) and mother Anna Davis (~0.92 confidence) and mother Anna Davis (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Charles Davis
b. ~1853
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Charles Davis
b. ~1855
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Anna Davis
b. ~1864
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Anna Davis
b. ~1864
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
William Davis
Son · 1900 · age 7 · b. ~1893 · Indiana
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Sibling
Isabelle Davis
Sibling · 1900 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Julia Davis
Sibling · 1900 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ruth Davis
Sibling · 1900 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Freddie Davis
Sibling · 1900 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Charles Davis
Sibling · 1900 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Leroy Davis
Sibling · 1900 · age 1
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Davis
Sibling · 1900 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Martha Davis
Sibling · 1900 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Comyna Davis
Sibling · 1900 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Bertha Davis
Sibling · 1900 · age 4
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
1900 US Federal Census — Marion, Indiana
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1900 US Federal Census — Marion, Indiana
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1900:12thcensusofpopu388unit:0209)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Georgia C. Rothengatter | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Florence Prince | 24 | Servant | Servant | Indiana |
| 53 | Henry Crawford | 20 | Servant | Coachman | Kentucky |
| 54 | John W. Ballard | 45 | Head | Shoemaker | Tennessee |
| 55 | Viola Ballard | 31 | Wife | Dressmaker | Indiana |
| 56 | Pearl Ballard | 11 | Daughter | At School | Indiana |
| 57 | Mary Queen | 55 | Mother-in-law | — | Indiana |
| 58 | Riley Craven | 61 | Boarder | Harness Maker | Indiana |
| 59 | Samuel A. Elbert | 68 | Head | Physician | Maryland |
| 60 | Caroline V. Elbert | 57 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 61 | Minnie E. Elbert | 28 | Daughter | Hair Dresser | Indiana |
| 62 | Martha A. Elbert | 26 | Daughter | Servant | Indiana |
| 63 | William W. Elbert | 24 | Son | Laborer (Elevator) | Indiana |
| 64 | Samuel A. Jr. Elbert | 21 | Son | Porter (Drug Store) | Indiana |
| 65 | Stewart D. Elbert | 18 | Son | At School | Indiana |
| 66 | Harlan Elbert | 9 | Son | At School | Indiana |
| 67 | Charles H. Wicholer | 37 | Head | Butcher | Indiana |
| 68 | Dora Wicholer | 35 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 69 | George W. S. Eberhardt | 17 | Son | Solicitor | Indiana |
| 70 | Agnes Eberhardt | 12 | Daughter | At School | Indiana |
| 71 | Emory J. North | 71 | Head | Dressmaker | Maryland |
| 72 | Mary Fishback | 45 | Servant | Servant | Kentucky |
| 73 | John Pryor | 45 | Head | Day Laborer | Tennessee |
| 74 | Emma S. Pryor | 34 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 75 | Nelly O'Neil | 26 | Boarder | Servant | Kentucky |
| 76 | George Bell | 22 | Boarder | Coachman | Tennessee |
| 77 | Ada B. Wells | 44 | Head | Keeping Boarders | Indiana |
| 78 | Junie E. Long | 24 | Boarder | Milliner | Indiana |
| 79 | John Rausch | 53 | Boarder | Foreman (Sale Barn) | Indiana |
| 80 | Edward G. Proctor | 46 | Head | Stationary Engineer | Kentucky |
| 81 | Sarah A. Proctor | 45 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 82 | Edward W. Proctor | 7 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 83 | Benjamin Watson | 39 | Boarder | Day Laborer | Illinois |
| 84 | George Johnson | 41 | Lodger | Barber | Indiana |
| 85 | Charles W. Davis | 46 | Head | Laborer (Cemetery) | Kentucky |
| 86 | Anna Davis | 36 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 87 | Julia Davis | 18 | Daughter | At Home | Indiana |
| 88 | James Davis | 16 | Son | Day Laborer | Indiana |
| 89 | Isabelle Davis | 13 | Daughter | At School | Indiana |
| 90 | Martha Davis | 13 | Daughter | At School | Indiana |
| 91 | Freddie Davis | 11 | Son | At School | Indiana |
| 92 | Charles Jr. Davis | 8 | Son | At School | Indiana |
| 93 | William Davis THIS PERSON | 6 | Son | At School | Indiana |
| 94 | Comyna Davis | 6 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 95 | Bertha Davis | 3 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 96 | Ruth Davis | 2 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 97 | Leroy Davis | 0 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 98 | Willie Roberts | 53 | Head | Day Laborer | Alabama |
| 99 | Alice A. Roberts | 37 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 100 | Hazel M. Roberts | 3 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
Pedigree Summary
William + 10 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)