History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

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

4 Llandaff Road: History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

4 Llandaff Road

4 Llandaff Road

5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

Built around 1922


Inhabitants

Names Years
Francis West Sadler & Mabel Montgomery Sadler fl. 1924–1930
Carlos Eugene Wolfrom & Maybelle E. Clark Wolfrom at least 1938–1991
Edward Farley 1991–1992
Charles A. Lillard & Deborah A. Lillard 1992–2005
Keith Meckley & Cindy Meckley 2005–2017

History

The home was definitely built after 1913, as it isn't present on the 1913 map of Haverford Township. The home is listed as "modern" and for sale in 1922, implying it was somewhat new as of then. Its first known inhabitant, Francis Sadler, is listed as a resident of Llanerch as far back as 1924.

1930 census: Bond salesman Francis is living with his family.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Francis W. Sadler50Head
Mabel M. Sadler50Wife
Robert L. Sadler16Son
Sarah E. Sadler11Daughter

The Wolfrom family moved into the home at least by 1938, succeeding the Sadlers.

1940 census: Wolfrom family is living with maid of African-American descent.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Carlos E. Wolfrom39Head
Maybelle C. Wolfrom39Wife
Sarah Stoker24Maid

1950 census: Wolfroms

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Carlos E. Wolfrom49Head
Maybelle C. Wolfrom49Wife

Carl died in 1960, still living in the home. The home went on sale in 1991, and was sold to the Farley family for $92,000. Maybelle died the following year. They sold to the Lillards in 1992 for $181,000, although the initial ask was $199,500. In 2005, they sold to the Meckley family for $315,0000, and they sold the home in 2017 for $400,000.