3 Moewyn Road

4 Bedrooms, 1.5? Bathrooms
Built between 1913 and 1929
Inhabitants
Names | Years |
---|---|
John Henry Hoffman & Elizabeth J. Hood Hoffman | fl. 1930–1942 |
Glenwood Alvin Groff & Jessie Margaret Carpenter Moore Groff | at least 1950–1976 |
Edwin J. Mann, Jr. & Frances G. Mann | 1976–? |
History
The home was not present on the 1913 atlas, but it's present by the 1929 map of Haverford.
1930 census: Maryland-origin paper salesman John is living with his family.
Name | Age | Relation to Head of Household |
---|---|---|
John H. Hoffman | 64 | Head |
Elizabeth J. Hoffman | 67 | Wife |
William D. Hoffman | 38 | Son |
Ethel B. Hoffman | 39 | Daughter-in-law |
John died in 1932, and his son became the head of household.
1940 census: Cylinder pressman William is living with his family
Name | Age | Relation to Head of Household |
---|---|---|
William D. Hoffman | 48 | Head |
Ethel B. Hoffman | 48 | Wife |
Elizabeth J. Hoffman | 75 | Mother |
Elizabeth died in 1942.
1950 census: Truck machinist Glenwood is living with his family.
Name | Age | Relation to Head of Household |
---|---|---|
Glenwood A. Groff | 34 | Head |
Margaret C. Groff | 29 | Wife |
Gwen L. Groff | 3 | Daughter |
Gaye L. Groff | 1 | Daughter |
Greta L. Groff | Mar | Daughter |
Henrietta B. Moore | 57 | Mother-in-law |
In 1976, Margaret sold the home to the Mann family for $41,000. In 1990, the Manns enclosed the home's porch, enlarged its shed, and added vinyl siding.