History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

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

22 Llandillo Road: History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

22 Llandillo Road

22 Llandillo Road

5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Built between 1897 and 1908


Inhabitants

Names Years
Elizabeth Lord Redman Corson at least 1910–1914
A.C. Maucher 1914–?
Elmer Otis Jones & Elizabeth Virginia Myers Jones fl. 1930–1961
Frank W. Guilford, Jr. 1975–1996

History

This home isn't present on the 1897 atlas of Haverford, but shows up by the 1908 map, although is listed without an owner. The 1913 map lists its owner as "Eliz. Corson".

1910 census: Widower Elizabeth is living with her family and New Yorker maid.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Elizabeth A. Corson 56 Head
Mary L. Corson 24 Daughter
Elizabeth E. Hunter 32 Daughter
H. Clifford Hunter 11 Grandson
Helen Hunter 10 Granddaughter
Sarah Lowry 18 Servant

The Corsons sold the home to A.C. Maucher in 1914. The home seems to be missing from the 1920 census.

1930 census: Maryland-origin insurance agent Elmer is living with his family.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Elmer O. Jones 48 Head
Elizabeth V. Jones 40 Wife
Elizabeth V. Jones 10 Daughter
Margaret J. Jones 10 Daughter
Elmer R. Jones 8 Son

1940 census: District manager Elmer is living with family.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Elmer O. Jones 58 Head
Elizabeth V. Jones 50 Wife
Elizabeth V. Jones 20 Daughter
Margaret J. Jones 20 Daughter
Elmer R. Jones 18 Son

1950 census: Joneses

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Elmer O. Jones 68 Head
Elizabeth B. Jones 60 Wife
Walter M. Leach 34 Son-in-law
Margaret Leach 30 Daughter
Walter Leach Jr. 2 Grandson

In 1961, Elizabeth died. Her son went to inform his brother-in-law, only to find him deceased, having committed suicide by hanging from an extension cord.

Elizabeth Jones dies
Philadelphia Inquirer, September 11th, 1961, page 20

The Guilfords moved in to the home in 1975. They sold the home to its current owners in 1996 for $91,000.