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William Gilbert — 1900 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1900 United States Federal Census · Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this William Gilbert across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Montgomery, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1853), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 47
b. ~1853
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1900 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1900 |
| Location | Montgomery, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Gilbert |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Month | Sept |
| Birth Year | 1853 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Saloon Keeper |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Saloon Keeper |
| Township / Ward | Pottstown Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1853 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1900 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Gilbert | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1884 |
| William Gilbert | Head | — | 47 | ~1853 |
| Lizzie Gilbert | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1851 |
Census Appearances
1900
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 47
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1853 — 3 household members
| Surname | Gilbert |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Month | Sept |
| Birth Year | 1853 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Saloon Keeper |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1910
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 56
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1854
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· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Gilbert |
| Given Name | Willoughby C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Years Married | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Own home |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 66
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1854 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gilbert |
| Given Name | Willoughby |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links William Gilbert across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Gilbert
Head · 1900 · age 47 · b. ~1853 · Pennsylvania
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1900 US Federal Census — Montgomery, Pennsylvania
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1900 US Federal Census — Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1900:12thcensusofpopu1445unit:0211)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | James Gorman | 55 | Head | At School | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Mary Gorman | 27 | Wife | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Ruth Gorman | 24 | Daughter | At School | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Earl F. Gorman | 7 | Son | At School | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Ruth Gorman | 4 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Lulu Gorman | 1 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | William Hardy | 32 | Head | Saloon Keeper | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Helen Hardy | 31 | Wife | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | John Hardy | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Mary Kane | 66 | Head | Housekeeper | Ireland |
| 61 | Thomas Kane | 28 | Son | Laborer Rolling Mill | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | George Eagle | 47 | Head | Garden Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Mary Eagle | 41 | Wife | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | James L. Eagle | 18 | Son | Bell Boy (Hotel) | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Bessie Eagle | 13 | Daughter | At School | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | George Eagle | 10 | Son | At School | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Fred Spitstine | 31 | Head | Grocer | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Minnie Spitstine | 27 | Wife | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Edwin Spitstine | 20 | Brother | Salesman (Grocer) | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Robert Spitstine | 5 | Son | At School | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Frank L. Spitstine | 3 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Laura M. Spitstine | 1 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Henry Kleink | 44 | Head | Coachman | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Lizzie Kleink | 40 | Wife | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Warren Kleink | 17 | Son | At School | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Lizzie Kleink | 13 | Daughter | At School | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Fred Styer | 37 | Head | Laborer (Ice Company) | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Mary Styer | 31 | Wife | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Charles Styer | 11 | Son | At School | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Robert Styer | 9 | Son | At School | Pennsylvania |
| 81 | Alfred Styer | 7 | Son | At School | Pennsylvania |
| 82 | Laura Styer | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 83 | William Little | 26 | Head | Butcher | Pennsylvania |
| 84 | Amanda Little | 44 | Wife | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 85 | Flora S. Little | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 86 | Dickson Little | 6 | Son | At School | Pennsylvania |
| 87 | Margaret M. Little | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 88 | George A. Little | 1 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 89 | Fred Roder | 38 | Head | Iron Maker | Pennsylvania |
| 90 | Mary Roder | 22 | Daughter | Apprentice Dressmaker | Pennsylvania |
| 91 | William Gilbert THIS PERSON | 46 | Head | Saloon Keeper | Pennsylvania |
| 92 | Lizzie Gilbert | 48 | Wife | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 93 | Lydia Gilbert | 15 | Daughter | At School | Pennsylvania |
| 94 | George Bower | 32 | Head | Laborer (Bridge Works) | Germany |
| 95 | Elizabeth Bower | 34 | Wife | Housekeeper | Germany |
| 96 | Mary Bower | 10 | Daughter | At School | Pennsylvania |
| 97 | Rosa Bower | 7 | Daughter | At School | Pennsylvania |
| 98 | Theresa Bower | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 99 | Lena Bower | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 100 | Joseph Bower | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
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)