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History:

1930 Census:
4526 W. Melbourne Avenue (value $6,000): 1) Ward? W. Thompson, owner and head of household; white male widower 54 years of age; married at age 25; born in Illinois; parents born in England; not working. 2) Joye D. Battles, lodger; white married male 56 years of age; married at age 28; born in Maine; parents born in Maine; not working. 3) Jennie D. Battles, wife; white married female 56 years of age; married at age 28; born in Iowa; parents born in Iowa; not working.

1940 Census:
4526 Melbourne Avenue (Rents for $40): 1) Agnes Humphreys, head of household; white widow 62 years of age; born in Pennsylvania; dressmaker, own home; earns $1,200. 2) Frank W. Thompson, lodger; white widower 64 years of age; born in Illinois; not working.