Thomas 's son , also named Richard , claimed the land in two stages , 1704 and 1717 .
The land in the area of the house was first sold by William Penn to Welch Quaker Richard Thomas in 1683 as part of the Welsh Tract .
Richard Thomas 's son , also named Richard , claimed the land in two stages , 1704 and 1717 .
The land in the area of the house was first sold by William Penn to Welch Quaker Richard Thomas in 1683 as part of the Welsh Tract .