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William May — 1900 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1900 United States Federal Census · Marion, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this William May across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Marion, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1846), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 54
b. ~1846
Male
Head
Born: Ohio
Married
1900 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1900 |
| Location | Marion, Indiana |
| Surname | May |
| Given Name | William W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Birth Month | Feb |
| Birth Year | 1846 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Township / Ward | Center Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1846 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1900 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel May | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1884 |
| Eva May | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1877 |
| Jessie May | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1879 |
| William May | Head | — | 54 | ~1846 |
| Henrietta Copeland | Other | — | 59 | ~1841 |
| Richard Whitacker | Other | — | 19 | ~1881 |
| Adaline May | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1855 |
Census Appearances
1900
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 54
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1846 — 7 household members
| Surname | May |
| Given Name | William W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Birth Month | Feb |
| Birth Year | 1846 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1910
Marion, Indiana
Other, age 64
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1846 — 17 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | May |
| Given Name | William W |
| Relationship to Head | Roomer |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Labor |
| Industry | Shop |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1920
Marion, Indiana
Other, age 74
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1846 — 44 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | May |
| Given Name | Wm |
| Relationship to Head | Lodger |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 74 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Penna |
| Mother's Birthplace | Penn |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links William May across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Marion, Indiana, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William May
Head · 1900 · age 54 · b. ~1846 · Indiana
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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:1900:12thcensusofpopu389unit:0667)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Irene Gregg | 3 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 52 | William Crowe | 47 | Head | Mang. Paper Box Fact. | New York |
| 53 | Sadie F. P. Crowe | 41 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 54 | Stella J. Crowe | 18 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 55 | Robert F. Crowe | 14 | Son | At School | S Dakota |
| 56 | Howard R. Crowe | 10 | Son | At School | S Dakota |
| 57 | Josephine E. Newton | 54 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 58 | Henry D. Newton | 20 | Son | Teacher (Music) | Ohio |
| 59 | Ethel Newton | 19 | Daughter in law | — | Indiana |
| 60 | Sara Fortz | 42 | Sister | Solicitor (Books) | Ohio |
| 61 | Charles W. Friesinger | 33 | Head | Carpenter | Ohio |
| 62 | Lucille Friesinger | 32 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 63 | Hazel L. Friesinger | 8 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 64 | John Friesinger | 63 | Father | Carpenter | Ohio |
| 65 | Sarah M. Friesinger | 65 | Mother | — | Ohio |
| 66 | Albert Koehler | 48 | Head | Restaurant Keeper | Germany |
| 67 | Eliza Koehler | 40 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 68 | Lena Koehler | 17 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 69 | John Koehler | 15 | Son | Salesman (Drugs) | Indiana |
| 70 | John J. Horan | 35 | Head | Telegraph Operator | Indiana |
| 71 | Elizabeth M. Horan | 25 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 72 | Rosa M. Horan | 0 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 73 | Peter Franzman | 58 | Head | — | Germany |
| 74 | Kate Franzman | 55 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 75 | Jacob W. Phillips | 37 | Head | Paper Hanger | Iowa |
| 76 | Mattie Phillips | 34 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 77 | Lois Phillips | 10 | Daughter | At School | Indiana |
| 78 | Howard Phillips | 8 | Son | At School | Indiana |
| 79 | Edgar Huckaba | 16 | Nephew | At School | Indiana |
| 80 | Joshua Allison | 40 | Brother in law | House Painter | Indiana |
| 81 | William W. May THIS PERSON | 54 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 82 | Adaline D. May | 44 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 83 | Eva P. May | 22 | Daughter | Booker (Chem. Lab.) | Indiana |
| 84 | Jessie I. May | 21 | Daughter | Stenographer | Indiana |
| 85 | Ethel J. May | 15 | Daughter | At School | Indiana |
| 86 | Richard Whitacker | 18 | Boarder | — | Ohio |
| 87 | Henrietta R. Copeland | 58 | Sister | — | Ohio |
| 88 | Mary J. Potts | 62 | Head | Tailoress | Virginia |
| 89 | Sarah E. Heck | 59 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 90 | Moses Heck | 20 | Son | Laborer (R.R. Shops) | Indiana |
| 91 | Clayton V. Wagner | 37 | Head | Book Keeper | Indiana |
| 92 | Ida M. Wagner | 35 | Wife | — | England |
| 93 | Edwin E. Bailey | 33 | Head | Stationary Engineer | Iowa |
| 94 | Marie B. Bailey | 27 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 95 | Hazel M. Bailey | 3 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 96 | John Florence | 22 | Head | Plumber | Scotland |
| 97 | Elsie E. Florence | 25 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 98 | Elizabeth G. Florence | 1 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 99 | Isabella R. Florence | 0 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 100 | William Stotz | 33 | Head | Furniture Finisher | Canada (Eng) |
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)