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William Watson — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this William Watson across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Montgomery, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1867), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1867
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Montgomery, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Fabric |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Borough Of Norristown |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1867 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Watson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1905 |
| William Watson | Head | — | 53 | ~1867 |
| Noel Watson | Son | — | 19 | ~1901 |
| Della Watson | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1881 |
Census Appearances
1900
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 37
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1863 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Month | May |
| Birth Year | 1863 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1910
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 45
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1865 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Years Married | 3 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | laborer |
| Industry | general work |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 53
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1867 — 4 household members
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Fabric |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links William Watson across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Watson
Head · 1920 · age 53 · b. ~1867 · Pennsylvania
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1920 US Federal Census — Montgomery, Pennsylvania
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1920 US Federal Census — Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1604unit:1104)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | George Fisher | 49 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Mary E Fisher | 52 | Wife | Servant | Maryland |
| 53 | John Porter | 65 | Head | Plumber | Maryland |
| 54 | Mary W Porter | 55 | Wife | Laundress | Maryland |
| 55 | Harry Fisher | 52 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Margaret Fisher | 50 | Wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Wm V Harris | 30 | Brother-in-law | None | Delaware |
| 58 | William Barry | 43 | Boarder | Barber | Maryland |
| 59 | Annie Smith | 48 | Head | None | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Wesley A Smith | 22 | Son | Mechanic | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Alfred Fisher | 44 | Head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Mattie Fisher | 42 | Wife | Hairdresser | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Alfred Fisher | 15 | Son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Catherine Fisher | 11 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | William Watson THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Della Watson | 39 | Wife | Laundress | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Noel Watson | 19 | Son | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Paula Watson | 15 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Harry Jones | 28 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Ingret V Jones | 28 | Wife | None | Maryland |
| 71 | Lewis Pannell | 24 | Boarder | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Mary Pannell | 20 | Boarder | None | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Benjamin Smith | 25 | Head | None | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Rachel Smith | 22 | Wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Hannah Griffith | 66 | Head | None | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Bessie I Griffith | 25 | Daughter | Linetype | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Mary Barnes | 60 | Head | Yes | Ireland |
| 78 | Howard Taylor | 42 | Head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Mary Taylor | 39 | Wife | None | Delaware |
| 80 | Robert Taylor | 12 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 81 | Ruth Taylor | 8 | Daughter | None | New Jersey |
| 82 | Jean Taylor | 7 | Daughter | None | New Jersey |
| 83 | Paul Taylor | 5 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 84 | James Jewell | 29 | Head | Yes | Pennsylvania |
| 85 | Emma Jewell | 22 | Wife | None | New Jersey |
| 86 | James Jewell | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 87 | George Rees | 45 | Head | Box Maker | Pennsylvania |
| 88 | Jennie Rees | 43 | Wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 89 | William Sitel | 61 | Head | Flagman | Pennsylvania |
| 90 | Albertine Sitel | 59 | Wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 91 | Frank Sitel | 26 | Son | Motorman | Pennsylvania |
| 92 | Gertrude Sitel | 18 | Son | Creaser | Pennsylvania |
| 93 | William Garman | 22 | Head | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 94 | Lola Garman | 21 | Wife | Yes | New York |
| 95 | Helen Garman | 1 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 96 | William Garman | 0 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 97 | George Speight | 25 | Head | Upholsterer | Pennsylvania |
| 98 | Isabella Speight | 25 | Wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 99 | Ruth Speight | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 100 | Mary Speight | 7 | Daughter | — | 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)