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1930 Census: 4450 Avocado Street (Value: $10,000): 1) William S. Willis, owner and head of household; 33 year old white married male; married at age 21; born in Maryland; father born in Virginia, mother in Washington D.C.; salesman for an electrical supply company. 2) Myrtle J. Willis, wife; 33 year old white married female; married at age 21; born in Ohio; father born in England, mother in Ohio; not working. 3) William E. Willis, son; 8 year old white male; in school; born in California. 4) Nancy L. Willis, daughter; 5 year old white female; born in California. 5) Mabel E. Bairston, sister-in-law; 19 year old white single female; born in Washington D.C.; a clerk in a chain store. (18th ED, page 9A, lines 31-35).

1940 Census:
4448 Avocado Street (Rents for $10): 1) Frank Grosse, head of household; white married male 38 years of age; born in Missouri; painter, own business; earns $2,120. 2) Cora Grosse, wife; white married female 42 years of age; born in Nebraska; not working. (ED 60-83; Page 5B; Lines 64-65).

4450 Avocado Street (Rents for $50): 1) Eugene E. Pafford, head of household; white married male 56 years of age; born in Texas; carpenter, building construction; earns $1,990. 2) Bessie G. Pafford, wife; white married female 54 years of age; born in Texas; not working. 3) Frank W. Pafford, adopted son; white single male 20 years of age; born in Texas; apprentice surveyor, surveyor’s office; earns $780. 4) Eugene Pafford, Jr., son; white single male 18 years of age; born in California; in school. (ED 60-83; Page 5B; Lines 64-67). Full address: 4448-4450 W. Avocado Street 90027