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William Wood — 1900 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1900 United States Federal Census · Providence, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this William Wood across the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Providence, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1857), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 43
b. ~1857
Male
Head
Born: Rhode Island
Married
1900 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1900 |
| Location | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Wood |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Birth Month | Feb |
| Birth Year | 1857 |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Minister |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
| Occupation | Minister |
| Township / Ward | Pawtucket City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1857 |
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 1900 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Wood | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1893 |
| William Wood | Head | — | 43 | ~1857 |
| Laura Wood | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1858 |
Census Appearances
1900
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 43
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1857 — 3 household members
| Surname | Wood |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Birth Month | Feb |
| Birth Year | 1857 |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Minister |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1910
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 53
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1857 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wood |
| Given Name | Whitman L |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Years Married | 34 |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1920
Kent, Rhode …
Head, age 63
Kent, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1857 — 2 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wood |
| Given Name | Whitman L |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | clergyman |
| Industry | church |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1930
Kent, Rhode …
Head, age 73
Kent, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1857 — 2 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wood |
| Given Name | Whitman L |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 73 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Age at First Marriage | 18 |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 8500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
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An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links William Wood across 4 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Wood
Head · 1900 · age 43 · b. ~1857 · Rhode Island
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1900 US Federal Census — Providence, Rhode Island
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1900 US Federal Census — Providence, Rhode Island
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1900:12thcensusofpopu1511unit:0766)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert A Broughton | 32 | Head | Painter | Rhode Island |
| 2 | Maybeth Broughton | 25 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 3 | Albert S Broughton | 3 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 4 | Maude Broughton | 2 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 5 | Alonzo Rogers | 50 | Head | Harness Maker | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Sarah J Inman | 45 | Cousin | Housekeeper | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Arthur G Smith | 33 | Head | Electrician | Rhode Island |
| 8 | Lena Smith | 31 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 9 | Earle E Smith | 5 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 10 | Dora L Edgar | 53 | Mother in law | — | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Elizabeth Robbins | 76 | Boarder | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | William H Wood THIS PERSON | 43 | Head | Minister | Rhode Island |
| 13 | Laura A Wood | 41 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 14 | Mildred A Wood | 7 | Daughter | At School | Massachusetts |
| 15 | John H Howland | 60 | Head | Supt. Mason | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Julia A Howland | 38 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 17 | Ezra Stephens | 18 | Step son | At School | Maine |
| 18 | Elizabeth West | 63 | Head | — | Rhode Island |
| 19 | Sarah J Bourn | 56 | Maid | — | Rhode Island |
| 20 | Wm H Wood | 35 | Head | Supt. Cotton | Rhode Island |
| 21 | J. Minerva Wood | 36 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Catherine G Pakefield | 22 | Niece | — | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Chas E French | 45 | Head | Overseer Cotton | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Florence B French | 42 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Louisa French | 79 | Mother | — | Massachusetts |
| 26 | James Benton | 33 | Head | Machinist | England |
| 27 | Alice Benton | 28 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 28 | Percy Benton | 7 | Son | At School | Rhode Island |
| 29 | Wm H Brown | 28 | Head | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Grace E Brown | 22 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 31 | Philip C Brown | 0 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 32 | Esther Chace | 21 | Boarder | Enameller | Rhode Island |
| 33 | Abraham Riley | 49 | Head | Liquor Dealer | England |
| 34 | Hannah Riley | 43 | Wife | — | England |
| 35 | Florence N Riley | 3 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 36 | Wm H Bowe | 47 | Head | Carpenter | Rhode Island |
| 37 | Margaret Bowe | 40 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 38 | Wm H Bowe | 18 | Son | Day Laborer | Rhode Island |
| 39 | Mary F Bowe | 17 | Daughter | Speeder Tender | Rhode Island |
| 40 | James F Bowe | 16 | Son | Packer | Rhode Island |
| 41 | Ann L Bowe | 13 | Son | At School | Rhode Island |
| 42 | Annie M Bowe | 10 | Daughter | At School | Rhode Island |
| 43 | Elizabeth Taylor | 38 | Head | — | England |
| 44 | Mary J Taylor | 17 | Daughter | Weaver | England |
| 45 | Ellis Taylor | 16 | Son | Doffer | England |
| 46 | Harriet Taylor | 15 | Daughter | Doffer | England |
| 47 | Sarah A Taylor | 11 | Daughter | At School | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Joseph Taylor | 24 | Son | Roofer | England |
| 49 | Elizabeth Taylor | 21 | Sister in law | Mender | Massachusetts |
| 50 | John Duckworth | 36 | Head | Loomfixer | Massachusetts |
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)