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William Hamilton — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Sangamon, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this William Hamilton across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Sangamon, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1864), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1864
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Sangamon, Illinois |
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | William L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Dry Goods Store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | F |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Township / Ward | Pleasant Plains Village |
| 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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hamilton | Head | — | 56 | ~1864 |
| Byron Hamilton | Son | — | 25 | ~1895 |
| Mary Hamilton | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1862 |
Census Appearances
1900
Sangamon, Illinois
Head, age 37
Sangamon, Illinois · implied b. ~1863 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Birth Month | Oct |
| Birth Year | 1863 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1910
Sangamon, Illinois
Head, age 46
Sangamon, Illinois · implied b. ~1864 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | William L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Years Married | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Industry | Genl Mdse Store |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1920
Sangamon, Illinois
Head, age 56
Sangamon, Illinois · implied b. ~1864 — 3 household members
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | William L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Dry Goods Store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | F |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links William Hamilton across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Sangamon, Illinois, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Hamilton
Head · 1920 · age 56 · b. ~1864 · Illinois
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1920 US Federal Census — Sangamon, Illinois
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1920 US Federal Census — Sangamon, Illinois
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu407unit:0716)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clara Carmichael | 72 | Head | — | Rhode Island |
| 2 | Charles S. Ruckert | 58 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 3 | Jennie Ruckert | 57 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 4 | Earl C. Ruckert | 30 | Son | Farm Laborer | Illinois |
| 5 | Addie Ruckert | 28 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 6 | George Roby | 74 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 7 | Carrie Hindle | 42 | Daughter | Dressmaker | Illinois |
| 8 | Amy Rose | 61 | Sister in Law | — | Illinois |
| 9 | William L. Hamilton THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Manager | Illinois |
| 10 | Mary L. Hamilton | 58 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 11 | Byron Hamilton | 25 | Son | Salesman | Illinois |
| 12 | Joe T. Roberts | 57 | Head | Manager | Illinois |
| 13 | Lizzie M. Roberts | 47 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 14 | Bettie Huber | 56 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 15 | Hope Huber | 30 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 16 | John B. Mann | 37 | Head | Mining Engineer | Illinois |
| 17 | Ethel Mann | 32 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 18 | Florence Mann | 13 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 19 | John B. Jr. Mann | 5 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 20 | George Hinda | 29 | Head | Manager | Illinois |
| 21 | Pansie N. Hinda | 27 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 22 | Paul Hinda | 7 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 23 | Hannah Killion | 75 | Mother in Law | — | Kentucky |
| 24 | Frank C. Fink | 39 | Head | Doctor | Illinois |
| 25 | Ethel S. Fink | 30 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 26 | Mary B. Chambers | 17 | Sister in Law | — | Illinois |
| 27 | Amanda Brown | 64 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 28 | Larona Brown | 9 | Grandchild | — | Illinois |
| 29 | Harvey Brown | 5 | Grandchild | — | Illinois |
| 30 | Scott Hawkins | 33 | Son in Law | Machinist | Illinois |
| 31 | Carrie E. Fink | 52 | Head | Dressmaker | Illinois |
| 32 | Bertha Nickles | 34 | Boarder | Teacher | Illinois |
| 33 | Verna Boyd | 25 | Boarder | Teacher | Illinois |
| 34 | Homer D. Huber | 41 | Head | Doctor | Kansas |
| 35 | Alta M. Huber | 28 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 36 | Harold D. Huber | 7 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 37 | Ruth E. Huber | 3 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 38 | Melville Staples | 67 | Head | Doctor | Illinois |
| 39 | Mary Staples | 63 | Wife | Yes | Georgia |
| 40 | Althea Black | 39 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 41 | Eloise Black | 11 | Granddaughter | — | Illinois |
| 42 | Samuel P. Erwin | 74 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 43 | Almira Erwin | 76 | Wife | — | New York |
| 44 | Sophia Erwin | 36 | Head | Dressmaker | Illinois |
| 45 | Lloyd Erwin | 17 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 46 | John Erwin | 2 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 47 | Thomas R. Berry | 31 | Head | Yes | Illinois |
| 48 | Hallie Berry | 29 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 49 | Marguerite Berry | 7 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 50 | Esther Berry | 5 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
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)