Louis Wilson Killed in Auto

Louis J. Wilson, 66 of 3147 W. Olive Street, Fresno, died April 6th in Reno, Nv. following an automobile accident.
A retired L.A. County fireman, he was born Nov. 11, 1903 in Ben Lomand, Ark. He was a brother of the deceased Herv and Charles Willson of Mojave, and a veteran of W.W. II. He was also a member of B.P.O.E. Lodge.
Surviving are his mother, Mary J. Carlson of Mojave, and two nieces and nephews.
Services were held Friday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. in Stickel Mortuary with Henry L. Wiser, minister, Church of Christ in Mojave officiating.
Interment was in Mojave Cemetery with arrangements by Stickel Mortuary.
Mojave Desert News 4/16/1970 page 1

1910 United States Federal Census
Name Lewis Wilson
Age in 1910 6
Birth Year abt 1904
Birthplace Arkansas
Home in 1910 Ben Lomond, Sevier, Arkansas
Street Ben Lomond & Menesol Springs Road
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Son
Marital Status Single
Father's Name John Wilson
Father's Birthplace Arkansas
Mother's Name M J Wilson
Mother's Birthplace Arkansas
Attended School Yes
Household Members
Name Age
John Wilson 43
M Wilson 69
M J Wilson 32
Charley Wilson 12
May Wilson 10
Lewis Wilson 6
Hurvy Wilson 0

1930 US Census
Name Luis J Wilson
[Louis J Wilson]
Birth Year abt 1906
Gender Male
Race White
Age in 1930 24
Birthplace Arkansas
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Home in 1930 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Map of Home Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Street Address N. Main St
Ward of City 13
Block 27
House Number 3329
Dwelling Number 28
Family Number 50
Home Owned or Rented Rented
Home Value 20.00
Radio Set Yes
Age at First Marriage 21
Attended School No
Able to Read and Write Yes
Father's Birthplace Arkansas
Mother's Birthplace Arkansas
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation Fireman
Industry Fire Department
Class of Worker Wage or salary worker
Employment Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Luis J Wilson 24 Head
Thelma E Wilson 19 Wife
Jay Wilson 2 Son

1940 US Census
Name Louis Wilson
Age 36
Estimated Birth Year abt 1904
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Arkansas
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Home in 1940 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Map of Home in 1940 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Street Roscoe Blvd
House Number 21707
Farm No
Inferred Residence in 1935 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Residence in 1935 Los Angeles
Resident on farm in 1935 No
Sheet Number 23B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation 557
Occupation Fireman
House Owned or Rented Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented 5,000
Attended School or College No
Highest Grade Completed High School, 1st year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 72
Class of Worker Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939 52
Income 2400
Income Other Sources No
Neighbors View others on page
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Louis Wilson 36 Head
Thelma Wilson 29 Wife

WWII Draft
Name Louis John Wilson
Gender Male
Race White
Age 40
Relationship to Draftee Self (Head)
Birth Date 11 Nov 1901
Birth Place Ben Lomond, Arkansas, USA
Residence Place Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
Registration Date 14 Feb 1942
Registration Place Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
Employer City of Los Angeles Fire Dept
Height 5 7
Weight 170
Complexion Dark
Hair Color Brown
Eye Color Brown
Next of Kin Thelma E Wilson
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Louis John Wilson 41 Self (Head)