History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

A (fairly) comprehensive history of the historic homes of Llanerch in Haverford Township

11 Llandaff Road: History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

11 Llandaff Road

11 Llandaff Road

3 Bedrooms, 1.5? Bathrooms

Built between 1913 and 1920


Inhabitants

Names Years
William Charles Gratz & Margaret Elizabeth Wilt Gratz c. 1920
John Marcellin Hoeveler & Marie ZĂ©lie Brigitte Yvonne Pelatan Hoeveler fl. 1930–1935
Wesley Francis Carroll & Mildred Louise King Carroll at least 1940–1948
Thomas Bell, Jr. & Alice L. Bell 1948–1994

History

This home isn't present on the 1913 map of Haverford, and the first mention of its first owners is in 1920.

1920 census: Boiler repairman William is living with his family.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
William C. Gratz52Head
Maggie Gratz48Wife
Miriam Gratz25Daughter
Lester Gratz24Son
Emily Gratz22Daughter
Emma Beadle74Mother-in-law

The Gratz family moved before the 1930 census. William died on Larchmont Avenue in Haverford in 1932.

1930 census: Tile salesman John is living with his French wife & family.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
John M. Hoeveler 33Head
Yvonne Hoeveler 35Wife
John H. Hoeveler 9Son
William W. Hoeveler 7Son
Yvonne Hoeveler 1Daughter
Nellie M. Hoeveler 36Sister

The family at one point lived in Paris. Yvonne was born in New Caledonia, a Pacific overseas region of France. The home is listed as for sale in 1935.

1940 census: New Englander salesman Wesley is living with his family.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Wesley F. Carroll 35Head
Mildred L. Carroll 40Wife
Wesley F. Carroll 8Son
Richard Carroll 6Son
Robert Carroll 5Son

The home is not present on the 1950 census. They sold the home to the Bells in 1948, and the bells sold the home in 1994 for $85,000.