History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

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

3 Moewyn Road: History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

3 Moewyn Road

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.