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William Stephens — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Shelby, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this William Stephens across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Shelby, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 35
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: Nebraska
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Shelby, Illinois |
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Lakewood Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1885 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Stephens | Head | — | 35 | ~1885 |
| Peter Logston | Other | — | 48 | ~1872 |
| John Stephens | Son | — | 3 | ~1917 |
| Eldon Stephens | Son | — | 1 | ~1919 |
| Leonard Stephens | Son | — | 8 | ~1912 |
| Grace Stephens | Spouse | — | 30 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1910
Shelby, Illinois
Head, age 26
Shelby, Illinois · implied b. ~1884 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | Will |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| Years Married | 1 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Gen Farm |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
1920
Shelby, Illinois
Head, age 35
Shelby, Illinois · implied b. ~1885 — 6 household members
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
1930
Shelby, Illinois
Head, age 46
Shelby, Illinois · implied b. ~1884 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | W. M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
1940
Christian-County, Illinois
Head, age 56
Christian-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1884 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | Wm. D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pana Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Christian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farming |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
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William Stephens
Head · 1920 · age 35 · b. ~1885 · Illinois
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1920 US Federal Census — Shelby, Illinois
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1920 US Federal Census — Shelby, Illinois
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu408unit:0683)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Grace | 11 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 52 | William Stephens THIS PERSON | 35 | Head | Farmer | Nebraska |
| 53 | Grace Stephens | 30 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Leonard Stephens | 8 | son | — | Illinois |
| 55 | John Stephens | 3 | son | — | Illinois |
| 56 | Eldon Stephens | 1 | son | — | Illinois |
| 57 | Peter Logston | 48 | Uncle | Laborer | Illinois |
| 58 | Charles Franks | 54 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 59 | Rebecca Franks | 60 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 60 | Mamie Franks | 32 | daughter | Servant | Illinois |
| 61 | Floy Franks | 26 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 62 | Arnold Harmon | 38 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 63 | Grace Harmon | 26 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 64 | Margery Harmon | 1 | son | — | Illinois |
| 65 | Fred Vaughan | 49 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 66 | Mary A. Vaughan | 43 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 67 | Stell Seely | 37 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 68 | Lena Seely | 33 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 69 | Freda Walter | 6 | niece | — | Illinois |
| 70 | Robert Walter | 4 | nephew | — | Illinois |
| 71 | Harry Mcdonald | 26 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 72 | Norma Mcdonald | 20 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 73 | Henry Doney | 30 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 74 | Laura Doney | 25 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 75 | Dorland Doney | 3 | son | — | Illinois |
| 76 | Helen Doney | 2 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 77 | Clarence Sherwood | 32 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 78 | Ollie F. Sherwood | 27 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 79 | Wilma Sherwood | 3 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 80 | Mason Sherwood | 1 | son | — | Illinois |
| 81 | Morris Luckey | 23 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 82 | Alta Luckey | 22 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 83 | Ralph Luckey | 0 | son | — | Illinois |
| 84 | Everet Duncan | 38 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 85 | Allie Duncan | 39 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 86 | Thelma Duncan | 15 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 87 | Thurfa Duncan | 10 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 88 | Ben Sherwood | 26 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 89 | Gladys Sherwood | 21 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 90 | Arval Sherwood | 3 | son | — | Illinois |
| 91 | Ruby Sherwood | 0 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 92 | Charles Benson | 34 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 93 | Mary Benson | 30 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 94 | Nolin Benson | 3 | son | — | Illinois |
| 95 | Adeline Fanning | 62 | Head | Yes | Ohio |
| 96 | Benj. P. Fanning | 36 | son | Farmer | Illinois |
| 97 | John Evans | 79 | Head | Yes | Ohio |
| 98 | Margaret A. Evans | 68 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 99 | William Evans | 45 | son | Farmer | Illinois |
| 100 | Leon Robert | 68 | Head | Farmer | Ohio |
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)