205 Lansdowne Road
6 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms
Built before 1927
Inhabitants
| Names | Years |
|---|---|
| Roger Kirkpatrick Nevius & Ethel R. Runge Nevius | at least 1927–1949 |
| Kirk Nevius & Jeanna Nevius | 1928–1955 |
| David Stipp-Bethune & Desiree Stipp Bethune | c. 2011–2017 |
History
The home was built at least by 1927 by the Nevius family. The building is likely older but I can't find a resident prior to the Nevius family.
1930 census: CPA Roger is living with his family.
| Name | Age | Relation to Head of Household |
|---|---|---|
| Roger K. Nevius | 38 | Head |
| Ethel R. Nevius | 36 | Wife |
| Ruth E. Nevius | 13 | Daughter |
| Kirk D. Nevius | 9 | Son |
1940 census: Nevius family
| Name | Age | Relation to Head of Household |
|---|---|---|
| Roger K. Nevius | 48 | Head |
| Ethel R. Nevius | 46 | Wife |
| Ruth E. Nevius | 23 | Daughter |
| Kirk D. Nevius | 19 | Son |
The Nevius family sold to their son Kirk in 1949 for $15,000.
1950 census: Kirk is living with his wife.
| Name | Age | Relation to Head of Household |
|---|---|---|
| Kirk P. Nevius | 29 | Head |
| Jeanna N. Nevius | 25 | Wife |
The Llanerch Presbyterian Church purchased the home in 1955, and the Reverend for the church has resided in it ever since, including that of David Stipp-Bethune, from approximately 2011 to 2017.