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William Riley — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Essex, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this William Riley across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Essex, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1849), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 71
b. ~1849
Male
Head
Born: Maine
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Essex, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Church |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Township / Ward | Haverhill City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1849 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Riley | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1898 |
| William Riley | Head | — | 71 | ~1849 |
| Clara Riley | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1876 |
Census Appearances
1900
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 49
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1851 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | William C |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Birth Month | Mar |
| Birth Year | 1851 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1910
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 60
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1850 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | William C |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Years Married | 14 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Odd jobs |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 71
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1849 — 3 household members
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Church |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
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Our Model Tree links William Riley across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Essex, Massachusetts, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Riley
Head · 1920 · age 71 · b. ~1849 · Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Essex, Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Essex, Massachusetts
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu690unit:0608)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George R. Mckinnon | 29 | Head | Carpenter | Canada |
| 2 | Mabel E. Mckinnon | 30 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 3 | Helen A. Mckinnon | 4 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Adeline Mcdonald | 24 | Lodger | Shoe Stitcher | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Edith M. Mcauley | 28 | Lodger | Wood Heel Work | Canada |
| 6 | Albert Caswell | 24 | Lodger | Steam Fitter | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Alma Steele | 21 | Lodger | Shoe Stitcher | Maine |
| 8 | Hampanzian Basmajian | 26 | Lodger | Confectionery | Armenia |
| 9 | John Lamythides | 23 | Lodger | Tailor | Greece |
| 10 | Frank Mcgregor | 31 | Head | Box Maker | Maine |
| 11 | Stella Mcgregor | 28 | Wife | Box Maker | Maine |
| 12 | Guy Mcgregor | 12 | Son | — | Maine |
| 13 | Fred A. Jr. Corbett | 40 | Head | Plumbing & Steamfitting | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Rose A. Corbett | 17 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 15 | Carrie L. Sears | 40 | Lodger | Shoe Worker | Canada |
| 16 | John J. Flanagan | 29 | Head | Shoe Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Evelyn M. Flanagan | 27 | Wife | Skiver | Massachusetts |
| 18 | John L. Flanagan | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Samuel W. Hanley | 35 | Head | Decorator | Connecticut |
| 20 | Eva M. Hanley | 36 | Wife | — | Connecticut |
| 21 | Arsene Clement | 22 | Lodger | Lining Shoe | Massachusetts |
| 22 | William Emerson | 52 | Head | Shoe Cutter | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Gladys E. Emerson | 22 | Wife | Shoe Stitcher | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Russell Langley | 54 | Head | Shoe Stitcher | New Hampshire |
| 25 | Ida M. Langley | 55 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 26 | E. Lester | 25 | Board | Wood Heel Worker | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Elliane Lester | 19 | Wife | Cook | Massachusetts |
| 28 | William C. Riley THIS PERSON | 71 | Head | Janitor | Maine |
| 29 | Clara B. Riley | 44 | Wife | Lodging House | New Hampshire |
| 30 | Mabel B. Riley | 22 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Maine |
| 31 | Edward J. Young | 39 | Head | Wood Heel Worker | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Angie Young | 38 | Wife | Wood Heel Worker | Rhode Island |
| 33 | Mary E. Nolan | 38 | Lodger | Forewoman | Ireland |
| 34 | Vidia Lamoze | 39 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Yvonne Lamoze | 19 | Daughter | Lining Shoe | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Leo Lamoze | 18 | Son | Shoe Sorter | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Harriet Cooper | 27 | Lodger | Shoe Stitcher | New York |
| 38 | Florence Cooper | 16 | Lodger | — | New York |
| 39 | Mary J. Clayton | 51 | Lodger | Shoe Worker | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Lyman J. Avery | 26 | Head | Chauffeur | Massachusetts |
| 41 | Ruby G. Avery | 22 | Wife | Wood Heel Worker | Massachusetts |
| 42 | John Bishop | 22 | Head | Larned Shoe | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Irene Bishop | 25 | Wife | Telephoner | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Frank Leach | 52 | Head | Stock Fitter | New Hampshire |
| 45 | Ethel Leach | 42 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Marie Leach | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Mildred Leach | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Edward Vautour | 30 | Lodger | Shoe Cutter | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Lyman B. Cummings | 25 | Head | Fireman | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Marjorie Cummings | 17 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
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)