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William Stephens — 1900 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1900 United States Federal Census · Morris, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this William Stephens across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Morris, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1851), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1851
Male
Head
Born: New Jersey
Married
1900 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1900 |
| Location | Morris, New Jersey |
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Birth Month | Mar |
| Birth Year | 1851 |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Rockaway Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1851 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ida Stephens | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1888 |
| Amanda Stephens | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1885 |
| William Stephens | Head | — | 49 | ~1851 |
| Ford Stephens | Son | — | 13 | ~1887 |
| Will Stephens | Son | — | 18 | ~1882 |
| Harry Stephens | Son | — | 9 | ~1891 |
| Valera Stephens | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1858 |
Census Appearances
1900
Morris, New …
Head, age 49
Morris, New Jersey · implied b. ~1851 — 7 household members
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Birth Month | Mar |
| Birth Year | 1851 |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1910
Morris, New …
Head, age 60
Morris, New Jersey · implied b. ~1850
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· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Stevens |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Farm Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1920
Morris, New …
Head, age 69
Morris, New Jersey · implied b. ~1851
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Stevens |
| Given Name | Wilson A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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Our Model Tree links William Stephens across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Morris, New Jersey, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Stephens
Head · 1900 · age 49 · b. ~1851 · New Jersey
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1900 US Federal Census — Morris, New Jersey
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1900 US Federal Census — Morris, New Jersey
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50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1900:12thcensusofpopu988unit:0450)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Effie Miller | 13 | Boarder | — | Maryland |
| 52 | Helen Miller | 4 | Boarder | — | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Frank S Davis | 53 | Head | R R Conductor | Vermont |
| 54 | Alvina Davis | 51 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 55 | Fannie A Davis | 27 | Daughter | School Teacher | New Jersey |
| 56 | John H Rogan | 33 | Head | R R Brakeman | New Jersey |
| 57 | Mary E Rogan | 46 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 58 | Fannie Rogan | 11 | Step Daughter | At School | New Jersey |
| 59 | Sarah Rogan | 9 | Step Daughter | At School | New Jersey |
| 60 | Olive Rogan | 7 | Step Daughter | At School | New Jersey |
| 61 | David Rogan | 4 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 62 | Annie Rogan | 2 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 63 | Mamie Mcdade | 18 | Step Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 64 | Ida Mcdade | 2 | Grand Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 65 | Bessie Sargent | 16 | Step Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 66 | Charles Sargent | 8 | Step Son | At School | New Jersey |
| 67 | Daniel Mcconnel | 67 | Head | Teamster | New Jersey |
| 68 | Hannah Mcconnel | 65 | Wife | — | New York |
| 69 | Charles Shimer | 30 | Son in law | R R Fireman | New York |
| 70 | Sarah Shimer | 27 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 71 | Walter Shimer | 4 | Grandson | — | New Jersey |
| 72 | Alexander Mcconnel | 42 | Son | Brakeman Steam R R | New Jersey |
| 73 | Woodhull Mcconnel | 11 | Grandson | At School | New Jersey |
| 74 | David Rogan | 23 | Head | R R Brakeman | New Jersey |
| 75 | Alice Rogan | 21 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 76 | Jessie Rogan | 1 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 77 | William Stephens THIS PERSON | 49 | Head | Laborer | New Jersey |
| 78 | Valera Stephens | 41 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Will Stephens | 18 | Son | Laborer | New Jersey |
| 80 | Amanda Stephens | 14 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 81 | Ford Stephens | 13 | Son | At School | New Jersey |
| 82 | Ida Stephens | 11 | Daughter | At School | New Jersey |
| 83 | Harry Stephens | 9 | Son | At School | New Jersey |
| 84 | Hannah Brosley | 59 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 85 | Silas Miller | 22 | Head | R R Laborer | New Jersey |
| 86 | Alice Miller | 19 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 87 | Isaac Miller | 34 | Head | R R Fireman | New Jersey |
| 88 | Rachel A Miller | 38 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 89 | Lizzie A Miller | 13 | Daughter | At School | New Jersey |
| 90 | Henry M Miller | 12 | Son | At School | New Jersey |
| 91 | Walter R Miller | 6 | Son | At School | New Jersey |
| 92 | William Messenger | 77 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 93 | Anna Messenger | 68 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 94 | Annie Fuller | 15 | Grand Daughter | At School | New Jersey |
| 95 | Abram Miller | 40 | Son in law | R R Fireman | New Jersey |
| 96 | Benjamin Longstreet | 41 | Boarder | R R Engineer | New Jersey |
| 97 | Agnes Miller | 29 | Boarder | R R Brakeman | New Jersey |
| 98 | Mary Miller | 27 | Boarder | — | New Jersey |
| 99 | Lillie Miller | 9 | Boarder | At School | New Jersey |
| 100 | Florence Miller | 7 | Boarder | At School | New Jersey |
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)