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The 1910 census data, lists Paul R. Williams living with Emily P. Clarkson at 784 E. 15th Street in Los Angeles. Clarkson was later variously described as Williams’ foster mother, godmother or guardian.

In a 1970 interview with Maggie Savoy, LA Times’ Women’s Editor, Williams’ described Charles Clarkson as his foster father. The First AME Church dedication stone (Williams was a life-long member of the church) lists “C. I. Clarkson” as a trustee in 1903. It is possible that this church elder was the same Clarkson who fosters the orphaned, 4-year-old Paul R. Williams.

In 1963, Williams contributed design plans for a new building for the church on 25th and LaSalle.[/timeline_event]