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Willie Wilson — 1920 US Census Record
Model Tree available1920 United States Federal Census · Camden, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this Willie Wilson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Camden, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents John & William — first a son (b.~1913), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 7
b. ~1913
Male
Son
Born: North Carolina
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Camden, North Carolina |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Willie |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
| Township / Ward | Court House |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1913 |
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 Willie | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Wilson | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1914 |
| Fannie Wilson | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1908 |
| John Wilson | Head | — | 74 | ~1846 |
| Willie Wilson | Son | — | 7 | ~1913 |
| John Wilson | Son | — | 16 | ~1904 |
| Mattie Wilson | Spouse | — | 24 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1920
Camden, North …
Son, age 7
Camden, North Carolina · implied b. ~1913 — 6 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Willie |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1930
Perquimans, North …
Son, age 17
Perquimans, North Carolina · implied b. ~1913 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | William E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Cotton Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1940
Perquimans-County, North …
Head, age 26
Perquimans-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1914 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | William E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New Hope Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Perquimans |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 40 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
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 Wilson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father John Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and father William Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mattie Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Victoria Wilson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
John Wilson
b. ~1846
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
William Wilson
b. ~1893
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mattie Wilson
b. ~1896
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Victoria Wilson
b. ~1897
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Willie Wilson
Son · 1920 · age 7 · b. ~1913 · North Carolina
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Sibling
Fannie Wilson
Sibling · 1920 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Julia Wilson
Sibling · 1920 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Wilson
Sibling · 1920 · age 16
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
1920 US Federal Census — Camden, North Carolina
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1920 US Federal Census — Camden, North Carolina
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1284unit:0483)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marie Morris | 13 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 2 | Benjamin Morris | 10 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 3 | Marjorie Morris | 8 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 4 | Henry Morris | 5 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 5 | Joseph White | 75 | Father law | — | North Carolina |
| 6 | H. W. Upton | 39 | Head | Bridge Keeper | North Carolina |
| 7 | Daisy Upton | 34 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 8 | Maurice Upton | 13 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 9 | Dorothy Upton | 10 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 10 | William T. Upton | 5 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 11 | Joseph Upton | 30 | Brother | — | North Carolina |
| 12 | Spencer Stevens | 52 | Head | Bridge Keeper | England |
| 13 | Lillie Stevens | 49 | Wife | Laborer | Virginia |
| 14 | John Wilson | 74 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 15 | Mattie Wilson | 24 | Wife | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 16 | John Wilson | 16 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 17 | Fannie Wilson | 12 | Daughter | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 18 | Willie Wilson THIS PERSON | 7 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 19 | Julia Wilson | 6 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 20 | C. G. Etheridge | 52 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 21 | Medora Etheridge | 53 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 22 | Winifred Etheridge | 24 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 23 | Mae Etheridge | 24 | Daughter in law | — | Virginia |
| 24 | Gladys Etheridge | 1 | Granddaughter | — | Virginia |
| 25 | Clyde Etheridge | 17 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 26 | Thomas Williams | 64 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 27 | Annie Williams | 51 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 28 | Willie Williams | 11 | Grandson | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 29 | Alfred Turner | 44 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 30 | Jennie Turner | 34 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 31 | Lillie May Turner | 15 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 32 | Alfred T. Turner | 7 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 33 | Ethel Turner | 5 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 34 | A. H. Waller | 61 | Head | Farmer | Ohio |
| 35 | Margaret Waller | 44 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 36 | Marie Waller | 19 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 37 | Margaret Waller | 7 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 38 | Merle Waller | 3 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 39 | C. L. Tarkington | 32 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 40 | Lollie Tarkington | 36 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 41 | Clarke Tarkington | 7 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 42 | Elizabeth Tarkington | 1 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 43 | W. E. Bray | 32 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 44 | Vivian Bray | 25 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 45 | Helen Bray | 7 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 46 | Vernon Bray | 5 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 47 | Alberta Bray | 2 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 48 | W. T. Forbes | 36 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 49 | Margaret Forbes | 34 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 50 | Irving Forbes | 16 | Son | Laborer | North Carolina |
Pedigree Summary
Willie + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)