(Anything in this particular type of [ ] is my opinion.)
(An asterick after a name in a census denotes a person in the direct line.)
World War Draft Registration - September 12, 1918
William Raymond Barrett was born January 8, 1886. He lives at 1142 South Humphrey Avenue, Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois with his wife, Bessie Marion Barrett. He is a manager at ? Shop No. 2 at 450 ?, Chicago, Illinois.
1920 Federal Census
1142 Humphrey Avenue, Oak Park Village, Cook County, Illinois, 20th Preceinct, S.D. 2, E.D. 170, 1142-26-30, January 2, 1920
33 year old married white male born in Illinois and is head of family
His father and mother were born in Illinois.
He is a wage worker who works as a plumber for a plumbing supplier.
He owns his home which is mortgaged.
He can read and write, and he speaks English.
Bessie Barrett
28 year old married white female born in Illinois and is Williams' wife
Her father and mother were born in Illinois.
She can read and write, and she speaks English.
Occupation - None
Marrian Barrett
5 year old single white female born in Illinois and is William's daughter
Her father and mother were born in Illinois.
She did not attend school at any time since September 1, 1919.
Occupation - None
Lois Barrett
2 year, 8 month old single white female born in Illinois and is William's daughter
Her father and mother were born in Illinois.
Occupation - None
1930 Federal Census
1142 Humphrey Avenue, Oak Park Village, Cook County, Illinois, Oak Park Township, S.D. 4, E.D. 16-?, 1142-32-83, April 4, 1930
44 year old married white male born in Illinois
His father and mother were born in Illinois.
He married for the first time at the age of 27 and is head of family.
He owns his house which is worth $8000.
He has a radio.
He is a wage earner, a pattern maker in metal, who worked the last regular working day.
He can read and write, and he speaks English.
He did not attend school at any time since September 1, 1929.
He is not a veteran.
Bessie Barrett
38 year old married white female born in Illinois
Her father and mother were born in Illinois.
She married for the first time at the age of 21 and is William's Wife-H[ouse].
She can read and write, and she speaks English.
She did not attend school at any time since September 1, 1929.
Occupation - none
Marion Barrett
15 year old single white female born in Illinois and is William's daughter
Her father and mother were born in Illinois.
She can read and write, and she speaks English.
She attended school at some time since September 1, 1929.
Occupation - none
Lois Barrett
12 year old single white female born in Illinois and is William's daughter
Her father and mother were born in Illinois.
She can read and write, and she speaks English.
She attended school at some time since September 1, 1929.
Occupation - none
William Barrett
2 year, 11 month old single white male born Illinois and is William's son
His father and mother were born in Illinois.
Occupation - none
World War II Registration Card - April 27, 1942
William Raymond Barrett was born January 8, 1886 in Chicago, Illinois. He lives at 1142 South Humphrey Avenue, Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois and works at Central Pattern and Fdy. Company at 3737 South Sacramento Avnue, Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. William R Barrett of 1142 South Humphrey Avenue, Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois is listed as the one who would always know his address.
Bessie M. Barrett nee Bonnell dies November 30, 1944 and is buried in Oakridge Cemetery.
Other Sources:
Bessie M. Barrett - 'Death Notices', Chicago Tribune, December 1, 1944, p. 29, col. 5
Bessie M. Barrett - 'Death Notices', Chicago Tribune, December 2, 1944, p. 12, col. 5

