In the 1920 US Census for District 31, Elmira Ward 7, Chemung County, New York the family of Ralph M. Newell was enumerated as follows:
Dwelling #44; Family #52 (961 Lincoln Street)
Newell, Ralph M.; Head;Owns home free of mortgage; M; W; 49; Married; Can read and write; b. Pennsylvania; Both parents b. Pennsylvania; Speaks English; Clerk telegrapher; State reformatory; Wage earner
Newell, Laura B.; Wife; F; W; 52; Married; Can read and write; b. New York; Both parents b. New york; Speaks English; No occupation
Newell, Herold B.; Son; M; W; 21; Single; Can read and write; b. Pennsylvania; Father b. Pennsylvania; Mother b. New York; Speaks English; Bookkeeper; Cigar store; Wage earner
Newell, Laura R.; Daughter; F; W; 14; Single; Attended school within the census year; b. New York; Father b. Pennsylvania; Mother b. New York; Speaks English; No occupation