History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

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

24 Tenby Road: History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

24 Tenby Road

24 Tenby Road

4 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms

Built between 1913 and 1920


Inhabitants

Names Years
Baxter Reynolds & Sarah Elizabeth Simpson Reynolds fl. 1920–1950
Joseph Allen Potts & Anna Nice Potts c. 1950
Gilbert J. Black & Florence L. Black 1956–1989

History

The home is not present on the 1913 atlas of Haverford, but is present by the 1920 census.

1920 census: Electrical engineer Baxter and family from New York

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Baxter Reynolds 28 Head
Sarah E. Reynolds 36 Wife
Richard Reynolds 10 Son
Arthur Reynolds 8 Son
Martha Reynolds 2 Daughter

1930 census: Reynolds

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Baxter Reynolds 49 Head
Elizabeth S. Reynolds 46 Wife
Richard Reynolds 21 Son
Arthur Reynolds 19 Son
Martha Reynolds 12 Daughter

Baxter died around 1950, when his will was probated.

1950 census: Realtor Joseph is living with his family.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Joseph A Potts 71 Head
Anna N. Potts 69 Wife
Virginia E. Potts 33 Wife
Arthur S. Potts 6 Son
Nancy E. Potts 4 Daughter
Shirley F. Potts 20 Daughter

The home was listed for rent in 1952, and was sold to the Black family in 1952. They sold the home in 1989 for $50,000.