About

History:
Peter Gawthorne an Irish actor born in 1883, lived here in 1930. He immigrated to the United States with his wife, Ethel, in 1920, and began working in the movie industry in 1929. He appeared in 13 films between 1929 and 1942. He passed away in 1962. (source: www.probertencyclopaedia.com; www.afi.com)
Berger Morlan, architect.

1930 Census:
4815 Ambrose Avenue (Rents for $150 per month): 1) Peter A. Gawthorne, renter and head of household; 45 year old white married male; married at age 28; born in England; parents born in England; to US in 1920, a resident alien; an actor on the legitimate stage. 2) Ethel M. Gawthorne, wife; 44 year old white married female; married at age 27; born in England; parents born in England; to US in 1920, a resident alien; not working. 3) Desiree Gawthorne, daughter; 16 year old white single female; in school; born in England; parents born in England; to US in 1920, a resident alien. 4) Suzanne Gawthorne, daughter; 15 year old white single female; in school; born in England; parents born in England; to US in 1920, a resident alien. 5) Faith Gawthorne, daughter; 13 year old single white female; in school; born in England; parents born in England; to US in 1920, a resident alien. 6) Peter P. Gawthorne, son; 10 year old single white male; in school; born in England; parents born in England; to US in 1920, a resident alien. (19th ED, page 9A, lines 7-12).

1940 Census:
4815 Ambrose Avenue (Rents for $70): 1) Peter Wolan, head of household; white married male 84 years of age; born in New York; not working. 2) Margaret Wolan, wife; white married female 85 years of age; born in New York; not working. 3) Mary A. Brewer, sister; white widow 65 years of age; born in New York; not working. 4) Thomas C. Brewer, Jr., nephew; white married male 39 years of age; born in New York; lawyer, partner in a law firm. 5) George Vanchwich, servant; white single Japanese male 20 years of age; born in Japan; houseboy in a private home; earns $300. (ED 60-82; Page 1B; Lines 74-78).