History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

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

1 Moewyn Road: History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

1 Moewyn Road

1 Moewyn Road

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Built between 1913 and 1929


Inhabitants

Names Years
James Lowry Stranaghan & Martha Watson Stranaghan fl. 1930–1950
Domenico F. Odorico 1972–2015

History

The home was not present on the 1913 atlas, but it's present by the 1929 map of Haverford.

1930 census: Northern Irish-descent court officer James is living with his family.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
James L. Stranaghan 44 Head
Martha E. Stranaghan 37 Wife
Mary C. Stranaghan 42 Sister
J. Bayard Watson 75 Father-in-law
Mary E. Watson 69 Mother-in-law

Jay died in 1933. His wife and son's family continued living in the home.

1940 census: Stranaghans

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
J. Lowry Straughan 54 Head
Martha W. Straughan 47 Wife
Mary E. Watson 80 Mother-in-law

Mary died in 1944.

1950 census: Stranaghan couple

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
James L. Stranaghan 64 Head
Martha W. Stranaghan 57 Wife

The Stranaghans weren't living in the home by 1956, and in 1972, the home was purchased by the Odoricos. They sold the home to realtors in 2015 for $150,000, who sold the home within the month for $159,500.