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The City Directories list the following residents: William O. Gordon, Letty, and Loretta Gordon, Oliver Gordon, Jr., auto mechanic (1922-1941).

1930 Census:
3818 W. Fernwood Avenue (Value $6,000): 1) William O. Gordon, owner and head of household; white married male 48 years of age; married at age 21; born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; garage manager. 2) Anna L. Gordon, wife; white married female 45 years of age; married at age 18; born in Illinois; father born in Kentucky, mother in Irish Free State; not working. 3) Loretta F. Gordon, daughter; white single female 25 years of age; born in Illinois; real estate stenographer. 4) William O. Gordon, Jr., son; white single male 23 years of age; born in Illinois; Detail World Office, Bureau of Power and Light.

1940 Census:
3818 W. Fernwood Avenue (Value $4,000): 1) William O. Gordon, owner and head of household; white married male 59 years of age; born in Indiana; owner, gas station and repair garage. 2) Anna L. Gordon, wife; white married female 56 years of age; born in Illinois; not working. 3) Loretta Gordon, daughter; white single female 36 years of age; born in Illinois; stenographer, retail department store; earns $1,040. 4) Oliver W. Gordon, son; white divorced male 34 years of age; born in Illinois; Clerk, Bureau of Power and Light; earns $1,500.