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William Walters — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Northampton, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this William Walters across the 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Northampton, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1855), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 65
b. ~1855
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Northampton, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Walters |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Gardner |
| Industry | Town |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Gardner |
| Township / Ward | Pen Argyl Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1855 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Walters | Head | — | 65 | ~1855 |
| Mildred Walters | Other | — | 8 | ~1912 |
| Charlie Walters | Son | — | 21 | ~1899 |
| Mary Walters | Spouse | — | 63 | ~1857 |
Census Appearances
1910
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Head, age 56
Northampton, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1854 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walters |
| Given Name | William A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Years Married | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Gardener |
| Industry | General Work |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Head, age 65
Northampton, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1855 — 4 household members
| Surname | Walters |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Gardner |
| Industry | Town |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Other, age 74
Northampton, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1856 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walters |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Father |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 74 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 16 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links William Walters across 3 US Census years (1910, 1920 and 1930) in Northampton, Pennsylvania, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Walters
Head · 1920 · age 65 · b. ~1855 · Pennsylvania
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1920 US Federal Census — Northampton, Pennsylvania
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1920 US Federal Census — Northampton, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1609unit:0113)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wesley T. Rolland | 11 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Pearl V. Rolland | 6 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | William A. Walters THIS PERSON | 65 | head | Gardner | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Mary Walters | 63 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Charlie C. Walters | 21 | son | Spinner | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Mildred V. Walters | 8 | granddaughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Harry Trumbore | 36 | head | Foreman | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Clara Trumbore | 27 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Randall Trumbore | 14 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Harlan H. Godshalk | 38 | head | Tap In Hanger | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Carrie B. Godshalk | 37 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Bernice U. Godshalk | 12 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Roy E. Godshalk | 10 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Merrell H. Godshalk | 5 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Luigi Caparoso | 33 | head | Tailor | Italy |
| 16 | Caroline Caparoso | 32 | wife | None | Italy |
| 17 | Fanny H. Caparoso | 11 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Italia C. Caparoso | 9 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Annie Caparoso | 7 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | James C. Caparoso | 5 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Samuel A. Caparoso | 3 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | William J. Stephens | 37 | head | Butcher | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Lollie Stephens | 34 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Garfield Stephens | 13 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Marion B. Stephens | 11 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | John M. Grone | 36 | head | Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Emma V. Grone | 29 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Hazel E. Grone | 11 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Elizabeth M. Grone | 9 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Dorothy G. Grone | 7 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Velma G. Grone | 4 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Horace G. Wolf | 51 | head | Estimator | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Mandy J. Wolf | 50 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | James Lobb | 44 | head | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Hattie F. Lobb | 41 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Kenneth B. Lobb | 15 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Miriam M. Lobb | 12 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Marguerite Lobb | 5 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Ida M. Parker | 52 | head | Seamstress | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Ruth E. Parker | 27 | daughter | Seamstress | Pennsylvania |
| 41 | George W. Parker | 25 | son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Mildred M. Parker | 19 | daughter | Cutter | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Ed A. Sullivan | 49 | head | Paper Hanger | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Margaret Sullivan | 36 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Mildred A. Sullivan | 3 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Samuel Paraono | 45 | head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Celesta Paraono | 45 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Emma G. Parsons | 72 | head | None | England |
| 49 | Gordon H. Edwards | 31 | son in law | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Lulu G. Edwards | 28 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
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)