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William Pearson — 1900 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1900 United States Federal Census · Henrico, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this William Pearson across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Henrico, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1871), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 29
b. ~1871
Male
Head
Born: Virginia
Married
1900 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1900 |
| Location | Henrico, Virginia |
| Surname | Pearson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Birth Month | May |
| Birth Year | 1871 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Waiton Hotel |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Occupation | Waiton Hotel |
| Township / Ward | 3Rd Precinct Richmond City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1871 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattie Pearson | Spouse | — | 28 | ~1872 |
| James Andrews | Other | — | 27 | ~1873 |
| David Pearson | Other | — | 25 | ~1875 |
| William Pearson | Head | — | 29 | ~1871 |
| Henry Pearson | Son | — | 6 | ~1894 |
| Robert Andrews | Other | — | 23 | ~1877 |
| Charles Tremble | Other | — | 30 | ~1870 |
Census Appearances
1900
Henrico, Virginia
Head, age 29
Henrico, Virginia · implied b. ~1871 — 7 household members
| Surname | Pearson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Birth Month | May |
| Birth Year | 1871 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Waiton Hotel |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1910
Henrico, Virginia
Head, age 39
Henrico, Virginia · implied b. ~1871 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Pierson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Years Married | 15 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Waiter |
| Industry | Hotel |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1920
Henrico, Virginia
Head, age 48
Henrico, Virginia · implied b. ~1872 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Person |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Steam R.R. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
Model Tree
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Our Model Tree links William Pearson across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Henrico, Virginia, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Pearson
Head · 1900 · age 29 · b. ~1871 · Virginia
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1900 US Federal Census — Henrico, Virginia
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1900 US Federal Census — Henrico, Virginia
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1900:12thcensusofpopu1739unit:0433)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | William Abbott | 30 | Head | Grocer | Virginia |
| 52 | Nora Abbott | 25 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 53 | Louis Abbott | 1 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 54 | William Pearson THIS PERSON | 29 | Head | Waiton Hotel | Virginia |
| 55 | Hattie Pearson | 28 | Wife | Grocer | Virginia |
| 56 | Henry Pearson | 6 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 57 | David Pearson | 25 | Brother | Restaurant Cook | Virginia |
| 58 | James W Andrews | 27 | Lodger | Driver | Virginia |
| 59 | Robert M Andrews | 23 | Lodger | Porter | Virginia |
| 60 | Charles Tremble | 30 | Lodger | Driver | Virginia |
| 61 | Joseph Owens | 40 | Head | Clergyman | Kentucky |
| 62 | John H Booker | 45 | Head | Carpenter | Virginia |
| 63 | Martha Booker | 39 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 64 | John Booker | 24 | Son | Porter In Store | Virginia |
| 65 | Minnie Booker | 13 | Daughter | At School | Virginia |
| 66 | Allie Booker | 9 | Daughter | At School | Virginia |
| 67 | William Booker | 4 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 68 | Martha Vanhorn | 40 | Head | Laundress | Virginia |
| 69 | Eliza Vanhorn | 25 | Daughter | Laundress | Virginia |
| 70 | Barry Vanhorn | 21 | Son | Driver | Virginia |
| 71 | Robert Vanhorn | 16 | Son | At School | Virginia |
| 72 | Edwin Hill | 14 | Lodger | At School | Virginia |
| 73 | Eliza Jones | 52 | Head | Midwife | Virginia |
| 74 | Henry Jones | 23 | Son | Bartender | Virginia |
| 75 | Louise Jones | 17 | Daughter | Nurse | Virginia |
| 76 | William Wickins | 6 | Grand Son | — | Virginia |
| 77 | Samuel Wickins | 4 | Grand Son | — | New York |
| 78 | Frederick Wickins | 3 | Grand Son | — | New York |
| 79 | Charles Wickins | 1 | Grand Son | — | New York |
| 80 | Christopher Boyland | 2 | Grand Son | — | Virginia |
| 81 | Maggie Epps | 0 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 82 | Robert T Ross | 50 | Boarder | Driver | Virginia |
| 83 | Mary J Roe | 40 | Head | Fruit Store | Virginia |
| 84 | Walter Roe | 20 | Son | Blacksmith | Virginia |
| 85 | Susie Roe | 15 | Daughter | At School | Virginia |
| 86 | Rosa Barlow | 68 | Lodger | Cook | Virginia |
| 87 | Charles Barlow | 5 | Lodger | — | Virginia |
| 88 | Henry Barnwell | 38 | Head | Insurance Collector | Virginia |
| 89 | Indiana Barnwell | 25 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 90 | James P Eanes | 40 | Cousin | Waiter Restaurant | Virginia |
| 91 | Sarah Coles | 43 | Head | Dressmaker | Virginia |
| 92 | Lucy E Coles | 23 | Daughter | Seamstress | Virginia |
| 93 | William H Coles | 21 | Son | R. R. Laborer | Virginia |
| 94 | Mary E Coles | 18 | Daughter | Laundress | Virginia |
| 95 | Rosa B Coles | 14 | Daughter | At School | Virginia |
| 96 | Carrie Coles | 10 | Daughter | At School | Virginia |
| 97 | James A Coles | 8 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 98 | Robert Coles | 4 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 99 | Lizzie Coles | 2 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 100 | Rebecca Coles | None | Mother | Cook | Virginia |
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)