20—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 26,1977 61 Chester Co. homesteads earn (Continued from Page 1) Along with this property, the 60 other Century Farms which were honored on Monday evening included the following list. A brief description of each farm is included: Bailey, Eusebius-farm in Pocopson Township along Lenape-Unionville Hoad with Pocopson Creek passing through the property; the 131-acre farm has been in the family since 1873. Barnard, Richard W. and Samuel M. • - 74-acre farm in Newlin Township near Northbrook has been in continuous ownership in the same family since the early 1700’s Beaver, J. Lynford-100 acre farm on Seven Stars Road, Kimberton, has been in the Beaver family. since 1846. Bitler, Robert F. and Mary A. - a 41-acre farm south of Pottstown has been in the Kimes-Bitler family since 1844. The original owner, David Kimes was a bishop in the Church of the Brethren. His an cestors were in strumental in establishing the church in America. Brosius, Charles C. and Jane S. - 148- acre farm has been in the Pusey-Brosiiis Butler sv° v \. YOU’LL SEE THE X. BIG DIFFERENCE WITH BUTLER ALL STEEL BUILDINGS LOCAL AGRI-BUILDER FOR MORE DET Box 337. Oxford, PA 19363 ~’ I - Dealer Inquiries invited in any of the following Counties: Cumberland, Adams, York, Lancaster, Jefferson, Indiana, Armstrong, Clarion, Butler, Mercer, Lawrence, Beaver, Venango. Name Address County Phone family since 1853; at first was a general farming and dairy farm, but in 1910 mushrooms were introduced and mushrooms are now the main crop. Cochran, Robert F. - 115- acre farm has been in the same family since James, Stpehen, and David Cochran acquired the farm through a Penn grant of 1744. The youngest Cochran (13 years old) on the farm is the eighth generation to live on the farm. Located in Cochranville. Cowan, Mr. and Mrs. Everett--this 100-acre farm is also a land grant from William Penn and has been in the Cowan family near Parkesburg since that time. Dallett, Alfred Jr.-Known as the Squire Tom - Cheyney farm, this 128- acre farm at 1255 Cheyney Road has been in the Dallett family since 1875. Darlington, William E. and David W. - 90-acre farm in PocopsonJias been in the Darlington family since 1851. Elliott, Ronald F. and Shirley L. -- Ten generations of Elliotts have lived on this farm in AGRI-BUILDER State. East Coventry Township since 1769; 101 acres. Fisher, Elwood R. and Thelma E. - 92-acre farm outside Phoenixville was purchased by the Fisher family in 1876. Garvine, Walter and Sara - 100-acre Uwchlan Township farm was purchased by the Smedley-Garvine family in 1866 The house on the property was built in 1854. Guest, Vernon R. and Laßue P. - the Guest family came to America from Wales in 1681 and settled a land grant from William Penn. The present 143-acres was purchased by Follest Guest in 1852. The present farm is only a half-mile from the Penn grant. Located just south of Pottstown. Hallman, Harold M. - 60 acre farm in Chester Springs has been in the Hallman family since about 1840. The barn on the property was once used as a stop on the underground railway for slaves. ; Handy, William P. and Ruth Hope Handy - known as Hopedell Farm, this 105- acre farm is located near Coatesville; farm was a Penn Grant of Dec. 22, 1743, to Thomas Hope whose family came from Yorkshire, England. Buildings C&MSALES INC. R.D. #1 Honesdale, Pa. 18431 Phone 717-253-1612 | A. E. ENGEL, INC. | P.0.80x 216 | Marlton, N.J. 08053 | Phone 609-983-4404 Eight generations have lived on the farm; the second owner, Robert Hope was killed' at the Battle of Brandywine. Harvey Estate: owners ' , Martha Turtle, Enos H. Harvey and Elizabeth Patterson - known as Spring Grove Farm; 141- acres located in Atglen. In the Harvey family since 1816. Hoffman, John R. and Ruth K. - 73 acres in Uwchlan Township; in family since 1864; an old fertilizer mill was operated there at one time,. Hutchinson, Mrs. Mabel Lubkens Hutchison and J. Lukens Hutchinson property is divided into two farms; property has .been in family since 1755; 85 acres and 136 acres; near West Grove Jones, Harry F. and Julia A. - 109 acres on North Birdell Road near Honeybrook; seven generations of Jones have lived on this farm. Kelleher, Mary and John - 24 acres on Sharp Road, Avondale. Kimble, John W. and Dorothy C. -175 purchase in 1823; located near Nottingham. Kirk, Harry S, - 62 acres in West Nottingham Township; has been in the Kirk family since 1855. KAFFERLIN SALES & SERVICE R.D. #2 Union City, Pa. 16438 Phone 814-438-3180 KNOXVILLE CONSTRUCTION Knoxville, Pa. 16928 Phone 814-326-4188 honors Kolle, Miriam, John ' and Barbara - 111.5 acres on Star Route, Pottstown, , has been in the Keim (Miriam Kolee’s maiden name) family since 1781; was originally a part of Richard Penn’s land holdings; farm currently produces beef and crops. Krueger, Jane Morris Krueger, Rebecca Jane, Phoebe E. Krueger McElhenny - 39 acres near Honeybrook; farm developed by Jane Morris Krueger’s great-grandf ather John Piersol who swas a carpenter and farmer. Kulp, Joseph I. and Irvin H. - - 60 acres on Route 23 near Phoenixville; baa been in the family since 1844. ~ Landefield, Mr. and Mrs. William Robert - 136 acres known as Oakdale Farm near Kennett SquarefMrs. LandefekTs family (The Clouds) have owned the farm in East Marlborough Township since Colonial times. Latshaw, Russell - 55 acre dairy farm which has been in the Latshaw family since about 1850; i known as Sunny Slope' Dairies; Located in Spring City. Light, David and Annabelle - . - 115 acre farm in Cochranville has been In FREE ORVILLE MACK P.O. Box 47 Nazareth, Pa. 18064 Phone 215-759-1331 AL MAUER W.R. MOODY. P.O. Box 78 CONTRACTOR Cambra, Pa. 18611 113 Walnut Lane Phone 717-864-3135 West Newton, Pa. 15089 Phone 412-872-6804 Marshall, Warren H. - farm has been in the Harrison- Marshall family since 1842; located in Lyndell. Martin, T. Edwin - 58 acres known as Misty Pines near West Grove; farm composed of pastures, cropland and woods; deeds for this property date bade to William Penn; has been in Martin family since 1793. McAffee, Mrs. Sylvia and son, Thomas E. - 196 acres near Glenmoore has been In family since 17M. Barn on the property dates bade to 1797. McDowell, Mrs. Dorothy B. - • SI acres near West Grove; has been in the family since 1790. McFarlau, Charles W. - 3000 acres near Downingtown; farm founded by William McFarlan who came to America from Edin burgh, Scotland; he is buried behind the farm bouse. . Millard, Jonathan - 89 acres in West Nantmeal Township; the present owner, Jonathan Millard is 80 years old and is the fourth generation of Millards to own property. LEROY E. MYERS, INC. O.A. NEWTON Route #l. Box 163 & SON CO. Clear Spring, Md. 21722 Bridgeville, Delaware 1! Phone 301-582-1552 Phone 302-337-821 the Light family since 1859; known as Lightacre Farm; Leroy light and son David were active members of the i n . terstate Milk Producers and shipped Golden Guernsey Milk to Abbotts Dairy for more than 5s 1 years. DOUBLE FARMS! ONEOOUBI PER EACH ★ (MUST Bl Miller, Heistand - IE at Sanatoga a Schuylkill Parkerford; ] farm house built by Charles Charles was < during the War and was held pri Halifax, Nova So after the war an< Yellow Fever i buried in Baltim EDOO MY II BUILD! DOOR FREE PURCHASED TO QUALIFY) ILS&PR D.E. SMITH, Mifflintown, Pa. 133 Phone 717-436 ROYER’S FARM SERVICE R.D. #1 Pa. 17889 -'Phone /17-837-3201
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