1778 – J Swett dies, he wills his house,barn, 16A land, ferry to grandson James White who then operates the ferry
1781, Nov 25: James and Eunice White (grandson of John Swett) to Joshua Wingate (141/3). Beginning on Highway and running 2R to open way, south on open way 9R, west on land of White 9R, north by white 9R13′, east by Elliot 5R, north by Elliott 2R to beginning bound
1795, Dec 23: Wingate to Abbott (159/298) Running east along landing 2r, then south along 2 Rod way for 10.5R, then west by swan 4R and by Foster 8R, then north by Moody 4.5R, east by Moody 4R, North by Moody 2 Rods, east by Cutler 5R than north 2R by Cutler to beginning.
1795, Dec 23: Joshua and Hannah Wingate to William L. Abbott (159/297). A lot with buildings bounded as follows: Beginning at the landing upon land of William Cutler, running easterly on landing 2 rods, southerly on a two and a half road way to land of Daniel Swan. Then running westerly on land partially by Daniel Swan and partially by land of Stephen Foster then northerly by land of Moses Moody about 4 rods then northerly on Moody to land of W. Cutler. Easterly on Cutler, Northerly on Cutler to bound first mentioned.
Elias Weld acquires through marriage to Abigail Abbott.
1800, Sept 17: Elias and Abby Weld to Moses Sargent (187/287). 83R of land with building. Starting at northeasterly corner and running west 7R21L partially by the land of Zeb Ingersoll (Brick Store) and partially by land of James Walker (49 East Main), then southerly by 3R to s &s then westerly 4R7L, then southerly 4R19L all by the land of Moses Moody. Then 12R14L easterly by the land of Samuel Bradley then 3R then 8R15L north along highway.
1802, Dec 13: Moses and Lydia Sargent to John Johnson Jr. (176/259). North: 7R 21L partially by Zebulon Ingersoll, partially by James Walker, Running southerly 3R, westerly 4R, southerly 4R by Moses Moody, southerly by Samuel Bradley 12R 14L, then northerly 8R 16 L by highway to bound first mentioned.
1803, Jun 11: John Johnson Jr. and Ruth Johnson to Enoch Foot (171/287) same as above.
From Noyes: It sat high on the bank, close to the lane, a two story house whose general appearance indicated that it was probably built about 1830 or 1840. The walls of the front hall and some of the chambers were painted with scenes similar to those in the countess house and done, presumably, by the same artist. (7)
Enoch Foot’s probate is dated 1850.
George foot 1/3
Abigail Tompkins 1/3
Caroline Ordway 1/3
1850 Census (living but E. Foot owns)
876-1103 Christopher TOMPKINS, 46, none, $900
Abigail (Foot)", 43
Enoch ", 20, shoecutter.
Charles C. ", 13
George H. ", 9
Mary C. ", 2
Hannah MURPHY, 20, IRL
Abigail is the daughter of Enoch and Sally George (his first wife of 3)
1854: Abby F. Tompkins
1855 Census
876-1103 Christopher TOMPKINS, 56, Farmer
Abigail (Foot)", 47
Enoch ", 20, shoecutter.
George H/T. ", 12
Mary C. ", 7
1856 Map: lists C. Tompkins
1857-1880: Eben Colby lived there.
1857, May 26: George Foot and Warren Ordway (husband of Caroline Greenleaf Foot) to Eben Colby as trustees of property of Abigail Foot by will of late Enoch Foot. $885.00 beginning on street and land of Hall. Running northerly by street to John W. Ladd westerly by way of Eustis Chase to Frederick Parker (561/98)
1857, May 26: Wallace T. George to Caroline E. Colby (wife of Eben Colby) (642/7) Being same property given to Warren Ordway, George Foot, and Eben Colby as trustees as the heirs of E. Foot.
Eben R. COLBY was born on 17 NOV 1835 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living with brother John L. Colby.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 24 NOV 1909 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He was buried on 27 NOV 1909 in the Highland Cemetery at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents: John L. COLBY and Caroline M. RICHARDSON.
Spouse: Caroline E. GARLAND. Eben R. COLBY and Caroline E. GARLAND were married about 1862. Children were: Hortense C. COLBY, Herbert Warren COLBY.
1865 Census:
Caroline Colby (51)
Daniel Colby (23) Cordwainer
George M. Colby (21) Cordwainer
Mary A. Colby (19) Shoe Binder
In 1870 Eben Colby is listed as shoemaker living on Wharf Lane.
1870 Census
John L. Colby (31) shoe contractor
Anna ?. (26) keeps house
Eban (36) shoe contractor
Caroline Colby (36) keeps house (widow of Eben)
Hortense Colby (6) attends school
Herbert W. Colby (4) at home
George Garland (86) no employment
Louisa Garland (75) no employment
1871, Sept 8: Elizabeth Garland to Eben Colby (834/ 250) 142 feet on Wharf Lane, Bounded on north by land of John W. Ladd (store) and Eustis Chase (47 E), heirs of Parker on West 52.5 feet, then running westerly on land of Parker heirs and John W. Ladd (117). Then southerly by Daniel Hall 94 feet, then easterly by hall 211 to beginning Being the former land of Enoch Foot Esq with rights to spring and aqueduct $500.00
1872 map lists Mrs. Garland
1877, Dec 19: Eben Colby and Caroline E. Colby to Elizabeth Garland (widow of George F. Garland)(989/84) $800.00
1882, Mar 17: Garland to Elizabeth Taylor for $800 (1078/42) Same land.
1882, Mar 17: W. G. Taylor to Eben Colby for $300. (1078/43) mortgage discharge (1100/165)
1885, Jan 9, Elizabeth A. Taylor mortgage with Merrimack Saving Bank both properties (1143/216)
1890, Apr 15, Elizabeth A. Taylor and William N. Taylor to W. B. Lamprey for $1.00 (1274/459) land reserving privileged of cattle going to brook for drinking on land formerly of Daniel and Eliza Hall. bounded by Riley, Morse and Ebenezer Colby (same land)
1900 Census
James W. Colby (52) shoe maker (married 29 years)
Laura A. Colby (44)
Sara J. Colby (15) at school
Harry W. Colby (13) at school
John C. Nelson (64) retired, boarder
1892 map shows Lamprey (two pieces of land joined) (9 and 15 Wharf Lane)
1896, May 25: William B. Lamprey to Merrimack Savings Bank (1481/411) along with 15 Wharf Lane. (same land as 1078/42 and 1143/216)
1908, Feb 26: Merrimack Savings Bank to George J. Frisbee (1976/457)
1909, Jul 27: Frances H. Cox to Eliza E. Frisbee (1976/457) except 2 feet on southerly side sold to Merrimack Savings Bank and contingent on lease expiring 1908, April 1 to J. W. Colby. $500.00
1912, Jan 5: George J. Frisbee and Eliza E. Frisbee to John E. Currier (2123/163) bounded by J. H. Welch (south), Lane, John W. Ladd (north) (Eustis Chase and Frederick Parker and Daniel H. Hall
1915, Feb 23: John E. Currier and Mary W. Currier to John H. Hunt (2288/529)
1916, Oct 14: John H. Hunt and Lucy D. Hunt to Wilner J. Shattuck (2399/498)
1918, Oct 22: Wilmer J. Shattuck and Susan A. Shattuck to Charles Tuckwell (2423/65) for $1.00 and maybe two mortgages. 140 feet on Wharf lane, 52 1/2 ft along Parker and Chase land, westerly along D. H. Hall land 117 feet, then southerly by Hall land 92′, then easterly along J. H. Welch land 212 feet.
Circa 1927: “Gish” Tuckwell was a loner living in 9 Wharf Lane keeping a cow, horse and a few chickens in the barn (Outcasts by Donald Sutherland)
1932: Wilner J. Shattuck to City of Haverhill for taxes (2939/401)(2942/97)(2942/100) (3040/141)(3181/333) Wilner J. Shattuck and Charles H. Tuckwell Tax lien
1940, Oct 1: City of Haverhill to Sweeney (lot 4, block 6, Plat 430) (3234/13)
1941: owned by Dr. Frank Sweeney (had house torn down) Considered Parcel #2, area: 26,400
April 21, 1972: (5860/118) Sweeney to Ray
Feb, 1973: John B. Ray and Brenda J. Ray to Sweeney (5952/470)
1973: Frank Sweeney and Myrtle D’A Sweeney to Phillip J. Lawrence and Audrey J. Lawrence (5987/745)
1984: Phillip J. Lawrence and Audrey J. Lawrence to Berco, Inc. (7437/058)
1984: new house built
1986: Berco, Inc. to Robert Cataldo (8443/335)
1998: Robert Cataldo to Judith A. Cataldo (15347/410)
2006: Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. to Daniel Cena (25323/11)
2016, May 20: Cena to Steve Miller and Sharon Greenwood (34935/200) .606 acres
