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William Nichols — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Latah, Idaho
Our Model Tree links this William Nichols across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Latah, Idaho (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1834), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 86
b. ~1834
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Widowed
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Latah, Idaho |
| Surname | Nichols |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 86 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Township / Ward | Four Mile Precinct |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1834 |
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.
2 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Carew | Daughter | — | 63 | ~1857 |
| William Nichols | Head | — | 86 | ~1834 |
Census Appearances
1900
Latah, Idaho
Head, age 66
Latah, Idaho · implied b. ~1834 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nichols |
| Given Name | Wm |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Birth Month | July |
| Birth Year | 1834 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | W. P. Merchant |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1910
Latah, Idaho
Head, age 76
Latah, Idaho · implied b. ~1834 — 2 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nichols |
| Given Name | W. M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 76 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Years Married | 56 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1920
Latah, Idaho
Head, age 86
Latah, Idaho · implied b. ~1834 — 2 household members
| Surname | Nichols |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 86 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links William Nichols across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Latah, Idaho, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Nichols
Head · 1920 · age 86 · b. ~1834 · Idaho
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1920 US Federal Census — Latah, Idaho
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1920 US Federal Census — Latah, Idaho
Page Contents
46 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu292unit:0318)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel W. Rothwell | 17 | Son | None | Idaho |
| 2 | Oliver Rutz | 34 | Head | Laborer | Washington |
| 3 | Agnes Rutz | 28 | Wife | None | Idaho |
| 4 | Evelyn M. Rutz | 7 | Niece | None | Washington |
| 5 | Marvin C. Rutz | 5 | Nephew | None | Washington |
| 6 | Oscar Rutz | 32 | Brother | Laborer | Washington |
| 7 | William Nichols THIS PERSON | 86 | Head | None | Indiana |
| 8 | Sarah Carew | 63 | Daughter | None | Nebraska |
| 9 | Arthur L. Putney | 51 | Head | Barber | Minnesota |
| 10 | Minnie Putney | 35 | Wife | Music Teacher | Oregon |
| 11 | George A. Rothwell | 33 | Head | Laborer | Kansas |
| 12 | Minnie Rothwell | 33 | Wife | Post Mistress | Nebraska |
| 13 | Clarence E. Rothwell | 12 | Son | None | Washington |
| 14 | Cleo G. Rothwell | 7 | Daughter | None | Washington |
| 15 | Milton H. Sims | 48 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 16 | Caroline G. Sims | 63 | Wife | None | Iowa |
| 17 | Harold H. Foster | 17 | Step Son | Laborer | Idaho |
| 18 | Oliver Warren | 36 | Head | Farmer | England |
| 19 | Alice G. B. Warren | 37 | Wife | Laborer | Idaho |
| 20 | Hazel H. Warren | 14 | Daughter | None | Idaho |
| 21 | Stella M. Warren | 10 | Daughter | None | Idaho |
| 22 | Marvin Warren | 12 | Son | None | Idaho |
| 23 | Roy W. Warren | 7 | Son | None | Idaho |
| 24 | Archie M. Bowles | 36 | Head | Merchant | Ohio |
| 25 | Harold W. Pruet | 8 | Step Son | None | Washington |
| 26 | Frances M. Nichols | 50 | Head | Teamster | Iowa |
| 27 | Addie D. Nichols | 52 | Wife | None | California |
| 28 | Otis N. Nichols | 25 | Son | Laborer | Idaho |
| 29 | Alta G. Nichols | 10 | Daughter | None | Idaho |
| 30 | Howard H. Lansberry | 5 | Boarder | None | Idaho |
| 31 | Samuel C. Bowley | 38 | Head | Laborer | Oregon |
| 32 | Ida M. Bowley | 33 | Wife | None | Washington |
| 33 | Marion G. Bowley | 12 | Son | None | Idaho |
| 34 | Alvin J. Bowley | 8 | Son | None | Idaho |
| 35 | William Brown | 56 | Head | Blacksmith | New York |
| 36 | Daniel C. Crockett | 58 | Boarder | Blacksmith | Missouri |
| 37 | Alfred C. Murray | 59 | Head | Farmer | Iowa |
| 38 | Dora B. Murray | 57 | Wife | None | Iowa |
| 39 | Goby J. Murray | 28 | Son | Laborer | Missouri |
| 40 | Fred B. Murray | 26 | Son | Laborer | Missouri |
| 41 | Irie J. N. Murray | 13 | Daughter | None | Oklahoma |
| 42 | Cyrus V. Berry | 39 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 43 | Rose Berry | 27 | Wife | None | Kansas |
| 44 | Harry C. Berry | 13 | Son | None | Idaho |
| 45 | Ruby G. Berry | 11 | Daughter | None | Idaho |
| 46 | Mattie M. Berry | 9 | Daughter | None | Idaho |
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)