Upper Lane (Colbys Lane), circa 1761
House exists in 1813
1830 Census: Daniel Hall and Eliza own, Simeon could be living there because he doesn’t own a house elsewhere. Then Simeon buys in 1834.
1851 Map lists S. Chase
1855 Census
Simeon Chase (66) Shoemaker
Betsy C. Chase (62)
Mary C. Chase (17) (marries William Bohanan in 1857)
1860 Census
Simeon A. Chase (32) no occupation listed
Ellen M. Chase (29) Nova Scotia
George G. Chase (8)
1865 Census:
Simeon Chase (74) Widower – Cordwainer
Augustus S. Chase (38) Clerk
Maria Chase (37) Shoe Stitcher (born in Nova Scotia)
1870 Census
Maria J. Chase (39) keeps house
George S. Chase (18) works in shoe factory
Thomas Quested (20) works in Shoe factory
1881 Atlas lists Chase.
1892 map lists Mrs. A. Chase (could this be Mrs. Augustus Chase?)
1940’s Census:
Clarron Tuck (27yr)
Mary Tuck (24yr)
Robert Tuck (2yr)
Charles Tuck (24yr)
Mary Tuck(3yr)
Ronald Tuck (5yr)
(Mary Louise Tuck is Fred Smith’s (from Tollkeeper’s house) step Aunt??) His family owned John Rollins house (Ida and Frank Smith – I think she was Ida’s sister??)
In 1970’s it combines with lot 8 to become 14 Colby’s Lane
House torn down by the Tucks.
The Story of the Witch
For many years the house was the property of a connection of the family whose wide, an eccentric woman, was known as Witch Morse. When her husband died, she was obliged to sell the property and its was purchased by Simeon Chase, son of Simeon Sr.
Family tradition told by Mrs. Elizabeth Evelyn Baily Cole’s aunt, that the house was formerly occupied by Witch “Norse” or “Morse” or “Mose”. When the house was sold to Simeon Chase, she was obliged to move, and she cursed Simeon, his children, and his children’s children and prophesied that his children should never prosper. (Rebecca Ingersoll Davis’ Gleaning from Merrimac Valley, Sheaf 2, p 44).
Simeon was Mrs. Charles Cole’s grandfather.
At Simeon Jr.’s Death (1870/75), his son Augustus S. Chase, a civil war veteran (19th Regiment of Massachusetts Infantry) (60) who lost his arm in the service, had the place and lived there with his family. At his death, his widow (Maria) continued to occupy the place for several years but when it was sold, she moved to the city where she died (1849). (7)
Deeds
1813, May 13: Elizabeth Moody (widow of Moses Moody, son of Benjamin, brother of Humphrey) to Joseph Moody (brother of Cutting, Edward S. and Moses B. Moody, son of Joseph and Anna Tenney) (207/67). Starting on south easterly corner of E. Moody property, south 7R 10L, west 6R 15L, North 2R, 10L, East by private way 8R 18L.
1813, May 13: Joseph Moody Cordswainer from Newbury sells to Elizabeth Moody (Widow) land with a house bounded by her own and private way (203/186). Starting on south easterly corner of E. Moody property, south 7R 10L, west 6R 15L, North 2R, 10L, East by private way 8R 18L. (mortgage?)
1815, June 26: Joseph (Cordswainer of Haverhill) and Betsy (Woodman) Moody to David Elliott (207/66) House and land bounded on south by Elizabeth Moody 7R 10 L, on west Moody 6R 15L, north 2R 10L Moody, easterly passageway 8R 18L.
1815, Sept 18: David Elliott and Abigail Elliott to Moses Chase of Kingston, NH (211/299) bounded by Moody on three sides and Passage. Being same that David bought from Joseph Moody. 34 rods about 1/4 acre.
1824: Feb 6: 1/2 acre of land Moses Chase and Mary (Smith) Chase of Ridgefield Me in Kennebeck county (Tanner and Currier) to Ben Chase (238/210). Starting at South easterly corner of land of E. Foot and B. Chase. Running North westerly (10R) to land of Moses S. Moody, easterly by MSM to land of E. Foot( 12R) then south westerly 8R by land of E. Foot to bound first mentioned. Reserving pass for E. Foot. This appears to be a portion of 211/299 or land attached to west of it.
Daniel H., marries Eliza L. Chase, int. Aug. 15, 1829
1830: Ben Chase Probate gives Eliza three pieces of land:
1. Dwelling house bounded easterly on highway, N. on land of Enoch Foot, w. on the Moses Chase lot, and s. on land of Joseph Poyen valued at 680.00 (probably 15 Wharf lane on the lane)
2. The Chase House bounded easterly on land of Enoch Foot and others, n. on land of David Elliott, westerly by land of Samuel Noyes, and Merrimack River valued at 326.00.
3. Ladd lot, so called, bounded easterly on highway, n. on land of Joseph Poyen, w. on Chase Lot, south on land on Enoch and Samuel Foot valued at 90.00. Probably part of what is now 19/29 Wharf Lane.
1834, Oct 31: Daniel Hall, Eliza L. Hall (daughter of Benjamin) and Betsy Chase (wife of Benjamin?) to Simeon Chase for $100.00 (279/65) Starting at corner of B. Chase and E. Foot and running south west on land of Hall 10 rods, then south 2 rods, then south east 6R5f then north along drift way 9R. (Lot 11)
1869, Jan 9: Simeon Chase (cordwainer) to Augustus Chase for $300.00 (764/264) Starting at corner of B. Chase and E. Foot and running south west on land of Hall 10 rods, then south 2 rods, then south east 6R5f then north along drift way 9R.(same as 279/65). Mortgage to Andrew Dunn (790/89) discharged 1872 (855/1655)
1871: Augustus Chase Probate: 34957 States that Simeon was the grocer. He died April 13, 1870. Value of House and land was 700.00. Andrew Dunn, Rufus K. Chase (son of Simeon Jr. brother of Augustus and living with T. W. Bailey and his sister Eliza J. in 1850 census, and Thomas W. Bailey (son in law) are administrators of will. Maria J. T. Chase (Widow) petitioned court that Andrew Dunn be the administrator. Maria was given $243.00. George S. was under the age of 21.
1875, July 3: George Chase and M. J. Chase (widow of Augustus Chase) to George S. Prescott (931/241 mortgage)(2072/296 – discharge)
1881, July 6: Eliza L. Hall widow of Daniel H. Hall to Maria Chase widow of Augustus Chase for $7.50(1062/138) 2R on south, 3R10L on west, 2r on north, 2R10L on passage way. Grantee already was given permission to build stable upon. Lot closest to River on 1881 map (listed as Daniel Hall on map) bordering Augustus S. Chase Land and private way.
1893: widow of Augustus (Maria J.) and George and Hannah Jean (heir) Chase to Mary Getchell 1368/553. Land and buildings on lane bounded by Mrs. Riley and Widow Morse. 7R19L along Colby’s Lane. Combining house and stable land (279/65 and 1062/138). Reserving the right of way through said lane on the easterly side 1892 map lists Mrs. A. Chase
1899, Mar 8: Mary L. Getchell and Charles J. Getchell to Eliza J. Chase (1573/437). Same as above. Also includes 22 Wharf Lane
From Eliza J. Chase to Maurice F. Parker and Minnieowa Parker through will
1904, Oct 4: Maurice F. Parker and Minnieowa Parker to Winston Brothers (1757/468 mortgage) (discharge 2072/296)
1911, Feb 16: Charles and Mary Getchell to Fendall G. Winston for $1.00 (2072/297) bounded by Riley and Widow Morse (Amos Frank Morse).
1911, Mar 1: Fendall Winston to Almira M. West for $1.00 (2072/298)
Mortgage (2072/300) discharge: (2802/153)
Almira marries Lorenzo B. Hines
1929, Apr 12: Almira M. Hines (West) and Lorenzo B. Hines to Florence L Hayden (2802/153) Lot 11
1930, Jan 22: Florence L. Hayden to Henry D. Gannon (Gammon) (2835/401) mortgage (2835/402)
1942, Aug 18: Lot 11 – Henry D. Gannon to City of Haverhill for unpaid taxes (3315/397)(3412/66)(3446/522)Land with buildings situated on the southerly side of main street (27) containing about 11,000 sq. feet being lot 11 block 7 plat 430.
1945, Nov 23: City of Haverhill to H. Peaslee Torrey (3434/448) Lot 11. Hiram Peasley Torrey (1881-xxx) is son to Lillie G. Torrey (1853-xxx) and George H. Torrey, brother to Rosa A. Smith (1881 – xx) and uncle to Marjorie F. Smith (1911 – xxx). Living together in Haverhill in 1920 and 1930.
Provost inherits from Torrey (Probate: 251166) Lot 11
1959, Aug 6: Marjorie T. Provost to Michael Walakenis (5217/184) Lot 11 from will of late H. Peaslee Torrey (probate # 251166)
1963, Jul 18: Taking for taxes from Marjorie T. Provost (5064/188)
1965, June 1: John Walakenis, Helen Mc Shera, Anita Smith, Rose Shera and Mary Mc Gowen(Hazelum) to Clarron and Mary Louis Tuck (5275/744) Lot 11. Estate of Michael Walakenis probate # 281311
1971, Nov 29: City of Haverhill to Marjorie T. Provost (5825/318 – Lot 11)
1979, March 30: Lot 11: Marjorie T. Provost to Clarron W. Tuck and Mary Louis E. (lot 11, (6578/570) Deed clarifies that it is really Lot 11 although on view previous deeds it says Lot 7.
See 14 Colby’s lane for remainder of deeds
