Wolcott Avenue was laid out in March 1902 by engineer John E. Smith Map #96. It is said to have been named for Governor Roger Wolcott former Lt. Governor 1893-1897 and then Gov. from 1897-1900. The street had 29 house lots and was a portion of the 25 acre Samuel B. Locke estate at 70 Elm St. The farm extended down to Maple Ave and was bounded by Walnut and Elm Streets. Anne H. Locke, wife of Samuel B., held the deed on Apr. 12, 1876. Anne sold off some of the first lots on the Ave before naming her daughter Florence M. Locke her Trustee on June 2, 1909. Florence then had charge of selling the remaining house lots. Annie and Florence had life tenancy in the Locke homestead at 70 Elm St.

All the deeds came with restrictions, only one home per lot, either single or a two family. The home had to cost at least $3000 above the foundation. The cost was later raised to $3500. A set back of 30’ from the street and all garages in the rear of the property. By the 1920’s they restricted one story bungalows.
Wolcott Ave has a diverse mix of styles including modified Queen Anne, Shingle style Craftsman, Bungalow Craftsman, Four Square, Colonial Revival and Dutch Colonial homes.

This parcel "lot #20 was sold by Florence M. Locke to Jean R. Donald on June 21, 1912. Jean was the wife of William G. Donald born 1875 in MA a Salesman for a leather factory. Jean b. 1877 in Scotland immigrated in 1888. Donald & Jean are listed in the 1920 Census with two daughters Helen age 17 and Jean age 13. The 1920 Andover Valuation Schedule list Mrs. Jean R. Donald 24 Wolcott Ave, House $3000, 8800 sq. ft. land $800 = $3800.

Jean R. Donald estate, legatee William G. Donald – Probate #232,760
Wm. G. Donald estate, Helen G. Coupe Extrx, - Nov. 21, 1956 – probate #250,862
Edward H. & Helen G. Coupe purchased on Dec. 14, 1956 and sold to Karl L. & Ruth G. Rohde Jr. on June 8, 1958