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Willie Evans — 1900 US Census Record
Model Tree available1900 United States Federal Census · Jefferson, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this Willie Evans across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Will & Ella — first a son (b.~1899), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 1
b. ~1899
Male
Son
Born: Alabama
Single
1900 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1900 |
| Location | Jefferson, Alabama |
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | Willie |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Birth Month | Oct |
| Birth Year | 1899 |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | No |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Township / Ward | Precinct 33 Bessemer |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1899 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1900 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Willie | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick King | Other | — | 23 | ~1877 |
| Alfred Evans | Son | — | 3 | ~1897 |
| Fannie Evans | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1891 |
| Columbus Richman | Other | — | 22 | ~1878 |
| Will Evans | Head | — | 40 | ~1860 |
| Willie Evans | Son | — | 1 | ~1899 |
| Mary Evans | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1893 |
| Patience Evans | Spouse | — | 29 | ~1871 |
Census Appearances
1900
Jefferson, Alabama
Son, age 1
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1899 — 8 household members
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | Willie |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Birth Month | Oct |
| Birth Year | 1899 |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | No |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
Son, age 12
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1898 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Furnace |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1920
Jefferson, Alabama
Other, age 21
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1899 — 7 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | Will |
| Relationship to Head | Step Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Pipe Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1930
Jefferson, Alabama
Other, age 28
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1902 — 8 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | Will |
| Relationship to Head | Lodger |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Industry | I J Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Jefferson-County, Alabama
Head, age 41
Jefferson-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1899 — 2 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | Willis |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Birmingham |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Industry | Ore Mines |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 700 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
Model Tree
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 Willie Evans across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Will Evans (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ella Edam (~0.92 confidence) and mother Patience Evans (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Will Evans
b. ~1860
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ella Edam
b. ~1871
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Patience Evans
b. ~1871
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Willie Evans
Son · 1900 · age 1 · b. ~1899 · Alabama
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Sibling
Mary Evans
Sibling · 1900 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Alfred Evans
Sibling · 1900 · age 3
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Fannie Evans
Sibling · 1900 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1900 US Federal Census — Jefferson, Alabama
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1900 US Federal Census — Jefferson, Alabama
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1900:12thcensusofpopu0022unit:0028)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. E. Donahoo | 34 | Head | Conductor | South Carolina |
| 2 | Maggie Donahoo | 31 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 3 | Oscar Donahoo | 9 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 4 | Clarence Donahoo | 7 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 5 | Mary Donahoo | 5 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 6 | Abbie Donahoo | 2 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 7 | Donahoo | 0 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 8 | J. L. Donahoo | 16 | Brother | Helper On Farm | South Carolina |
| 9 | Mary Abbott | 46 | Lodger | — | Alabama |
| 10 | John Abbott | 17 | Lodger | Carpenter | Alabama |
| 11 | Frank Gossett | 30 | Head | Moulder | Georgia |
| 12 | Eula Gossett | 17 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 13 | J. R. Pennington | 56 | Head | Pump Repair Station | Tennessee |
| 14 | B. A. Pennington | 67 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 15 | J. J. Egeton | 30 | Head | Conductor | Kentucky |
| 16 | M. E. Egeton | 19 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 17 | Nolie Jesson | 14 | Sister in law | — | Alabama |
| 18 | Henry Fillmer | 44 | Head | Machinist | Germany |
| 19 | Amelia Fillmer | 34 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 20 | Louisa Fillmer | 14 | Daughter | At School | Ohio |
| 21 | Harry Fillmer | 8 | Son | At School | Ohio |
| 22 | Willie Fillmer | 5 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 23 | Will Gage | 30 | Head | Day Labor | Alabama |
| 24 | Ida Gage | 29 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 25 | John Jackson | 10 | Brother | — | Alabama |
| 26 | Andrew Gage | 4 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 27 | Dan Jackson | 25 | Brother | Day L | Alabama |
| 28 | Sam Julious | 32 | Head | Coke Puller | Alabama |
| 29 | Daphne Julious | 20 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 30 | Rosie Julious | 3 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 31 | Lizzie Julious | 1 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 32 | Wm Julious | 16 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 33 | Sarah River | 17 | Servant | — | Alabama |
| 34 | Mack Simms | 30 | Head | Day Labor | Alabama |
| 35 | Katie Simms | 20 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 36 | Hattie Simms | 4 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 37 | Henry Mackey | 48 | Head | Coke Puller | Florida |
| 38 | Josie Mackey | 30 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 39 | Will Evans | 39 | Head | Day Labor | Alabama |
| 40 | Patience Evans | 29 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 41 | Fannie Evans | 8 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 42 | Mary Evans | 7 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 43 | Alfred Evans | 3 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 44 | Willie Evans THIS PERSON | 0 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 45 | Rick King | 23 | Boarder | Day Labor | Alabama |
| 46 | Columbus Richman | 22 | Boarder | Day Labor | Alabama |
| 47 | Alfred Broadnax | 39 | Head | Fire Tender | Georgia |
| 48 | Mary Broadnax | 19 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 49 | Rosa Broadnax | 4 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 50 | John Broadnax | 2 | Son | — | Alabama |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Willie + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)