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History:
The City Directories list the following residents: Ernest J. and Elizabeth Coombs, painter (1929- 1942), Lorraine Harris (1939).

1930 Census:
3947 W. Clayton Avenue (Value: $8,000): 1) Ernest J. Coombs, owner and head of household; white married male 45 years of age; married at age 23; born in England; parents born in England; House painter. 2) Elizabeth Coombs, wife; white married female 46 years of age; married at age 23; born in England; parents born in North Ireland; 3) Michael Wolsey, brother-in-law; white single male 48 years of age; born in North Ireland; parents born in North Ireland; Laborer at odd jobs.

1940 Census:
3947 W. Clayton Avenue (Value $4,000): 1) Ernest J. Coombs, owner and head of household; white married male 56 years of age; born in England; Painter and Decorator. 2) Elizabeth M. Coombs, wife; white married female 56 years of age; born in England; not working.

3947 ½ W. Clayton Avenue (Rents for $20/month): Lurena Harris, renter and head of household; white single female 59 years of age; born in Kansas; Hospital Nurse; earns $900.