About

H. L. Van Degrift, who built the house and lived here in 1940, was an LFIA Director from 1946 until 1949.

1940 Census:
2301 Chislehurst Drive (Value $45,000): 1) Hardwick Van Degrift, head of household; white married male 49 years of age; born in Alabama; owner of a building contractor company. 2) Anne Van Degrift, wife; white married female 39 years of age; born in Texas; not working. 3) Barbara A. Van Degrift, daughter; white single female 15 years of age; born in California; in school. 4) Kionya L. Van Degrift, son; white male 12 years of age; born in California; in school. 5) Linora Jackson, servant; Negro female widow 37 years of age; born in Oklahoma; maid in a private home; earns $200.