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The City Directories list the following residents: William Mack, carpenter (1922), Ambrose Brookes, barber (1925-1942).

1930 Census: 3918 W. Fernwood Avenue (Value $4,000): 1) Ambrose Brookes, owner and head of household; white married male 44 years of age; married at age 24; born in England; parents born in England; barber in a barber shop. 2) Eliza N. Brookes, wife; white married female 45 years of age; married at age 24; born in England; parents born in England; not working. 3) Edwin N. Brookes, son; white single male 17 years of age; born in England; in school. 4) Cyril Brookes, son; white male 14 years of age; born in English Canada; in school. 5) Norma Brookes, daughter; white female 12 years of age; born in English Canada; in school. 6) Anna M. Brookes, daughter; white female 5 years of age; born in California; in school.

1940 Census: 3918 W. Fernwood Avenue (Value $4,000): 1) Ambrose Brookes, owner and head of household; white married male 54 years of age; born in England; owner, barber shop. 2) Eliza Brookes, wife; white married female 55 years of age; born in England; not working. 3) Edwin H. Brookes, son; white single male 27 years of age; born in England; concessions, air lines; earns $1,000. 4) Cyril Brookes, son; white married male 24 years of age; born in English Canada; lineman helper, Bureau of Power and Lights; earns $850. 5) Adelle M. Brookes, daughter-in-law; white married female 24 years of age; born in Minnesota; stenographer, insurance; earns $800. 6) Anna Mary Brookes, daughter; white single female 15 years of age; born in California; in school.