Mention of “New Stone Brew-House” in 1765
Owen Aston advertised the White Horse Tavern for sale. He described the property comprised of “150 acres of choice land, 20 acres of which is extraordinary meadow, and well watered; also a […]
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Owners (or Managers) of the White Horse
October 21, 1747–Tavern Sold at Auction
The Pennsylvania Gazette, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 16 Oct 1746, Sun • Page 4 Sold out of James Trego’s estate. Mentions tavern has been a good business for 30 years on a 94 acre […]
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May 12th, 1764 — Tavern and Land Sold at Public Auction
Ms. Joanne Parandjuk was kind enough to send me a little tidbit on our Tavern. The little tidbit is a big deal and sheds light on ownership of the tavern in the […]
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Freemason Lodge No. 50, A.V.M.
The history of Freemasons in Chester County starts with Philadelphia Lodge 2, to Valley Force Lodge 8, to the “first Lodge to meet in” Chester Lodge No. 50. Lodge 50 met at […]
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Breaking News–Stone House and Barn was built before 1721
Okay, so maybe not breaking news, but definitely news. The stone house (eastern half) and the stone barn existed in 1721 and probably built earlier. Most of the historians that have looked […]
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Once Owned by the Richest Man in Philadelphia
Referenced in Wayside Inns on Lancaster Turnpike, written in 1915, calls William Weightman “one of Philadelphia’s well-known capitalists, by whom it was remodeled and repaired.” He bought the White Horse sometime after […]
Read moreJames Thomas First Owner
The history of the White Horse Tavern starts with James Thomas. He was originally from Marion, Pa: James Thomas of Merion. From Llandboyden, Caermarthenshire. Will proved in Philadelphia, August 10, 1699. He […]
Read moreLong Line of Ownership
The ownership dates back to the early 18th century: James Thomas (<1711 – 1722) A Welshman, Thomas, built a log cabin on this location before 1711, and according to tradition, kept an […]
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