History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

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

115 East Park Road: History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

115 East Park Road

115 East Park Road

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms?

Built around 1910 in Colonial revivalist style


Inhabitants

Names Years
William R. Cooke & Cora Lynn Shaffner Cooke fl. 1913–1946
Miles Wellington Haws & Margaret S. Kochel Haws 1946–1993?

History

The home was built sometime before 1913, as it is included in the 1913 Atlas of Haverford Township It is listed as belonging to "W.R. Cooke".

1920 census: Inspecting manager William is living with his family.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
William R. Cooke51Head
Cora S. Cooke46Wife
Sarah S. Cooke19Daughter
J. Francis Cooke17Son
Stewart J. Cooke15Son
Mary J. Cooke8Daughter

1930 census: Manufacturing agent William is still living with his family.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
William R. Cooke61Head
Cora S. Cooke56Wife
Sarah H. Cooke29Daughter
Stewart T. Cooke25Son
Mary T. Cooke18Daughter

The family lived in the home at least as late as 1931. Stewart/Stuart Cooke had his address listed as 115 Park when a divorce was granted to his wife, Leila, on grounds of desertion.

1940 census: Widowed Cora is living alone.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Cora S. Cooke66Head

The Haws purchased the home in 1946 from Cora, who died in 1968 at the Devon Manor for Convalescents.

1950 census: Mechanical engineer Miles is living with his wife.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Miles W. Haws45Head
Margaret Haws46Wife

The Haws sold the home in 1993 to its current owners.