Architectural Description:
1 1/2 stories, center doorway, high façade
Historical Narrative:
Original owner: John Tuck
Owner: Michael & Joan Patrakis (1980)
Theme: community development
John Tuck, the original owner of this property, was born in Beverly, MA in 1792. He was adopted by his great-aunt Hannah (Dodge) Trow and her husband John Trow, who moved to Andover in the late 18th century. Tuck married Elizabeth Ames in 1811 and was the father of 11 children. John Tuck was a farmer and cordwainer. The original 6-acre farm included a house and shop. Tuck was also one of the original shareholders of the West Parish Church, founded in 1826.
John Tuck sold the property to Henry Poor, a Trader, on Aug. 10, 1818. Henry Poor then sold to John Poor and Timothy Poor several parcels of land including this 6 acre parcel. Theodore Poor then purchased the property on Dec. 27, 1827 which included the Poor Homestead farm, several parcels and this 6 acre lot. The six acre Tuck lot was sold by Theodore, wife Sally to James Merrill with house and shop standing on June 19, 1832, recorded on Sept. 25, 1833. Merrill paid $150 for the property.
Harmon Barnard, wife Elizabeth, then purchased the property for $220 on July 26, 1836, but was recorded on Aug. 25, 1849. The Andover Valuation schedule of 1850 lists Barnard's property as Hermon Barnard, 6 acres House & Barn $300. Hermon sold his property for $700 to Abraham S. Barnard on April 17, 1850, rec. on Jan. 22, 1851. Abraham held the property for 12 years then selling for $500 to Charles Cocaneck on Sept. 15, 1863. Cocaneck also added a second 6 acre 130 rod parcel of adjoining land from Abraham Barnard on Nov. 8, 1864. Cocaneck owned the 12 acre farm for 21 years.
Charles T. Smith purchased the home for $1300 on May 23, 1884 and three years later transferred the property to his wife Ellen J. Smith, through their daughter Mary A. Smith.
Several owners have held the property since the John Tuck family, but the current owners, Michael & Joan C. Patrakis, who purchased the home on Mar. 11, 1975 can lay claim as to the longest residents now 41 years in 2016.
Bibliography/References:
Essex County Registry of Deeds, Salem, MA. Book, 222, page 103
Essex Northern Registry Deed, Lawrence, MA
Essex Institute, Historical Collections, Vol. 52, p. 93. "Andover, Mass. In the Year 1863," Alfred Poor.
Historical Manual of the West Parish Church, 1826-1926.
"Settlers and Old Homesites in West Parish," C.H. Abbot.
Andover, MA. Vital Statistics
Plan map #2598 - Nov. 1952 - Alvin C. Pariseau
Owners;
John Tuck, wife Elizabeth - 6 acres with dwelling house
Henry Poor - Aug. 10, 1818 - b. 222 leaf 103
John Poor & Timothy Poor - Feb. 21, 1820 - b. 222 leaf 105 - 3rd parcel
Theodore Poor - Dec. 22, 1827 - b. 246 leaf 248-249
James Merrill - Sept. 25, 1833 - b. 274 leaf 5
Harmon Barnard, wife Elizabeth - Aug. 25, 1849 - b. 416 leaf 39
Abraham S. Barnard - Jan. 22, 1851 - b. 439 leaf 253
Charles Cocaneck - Sept. 15, 1863 - b. 656 leaf 46
Charles T. Smith - May 23, 1884 - b. 76 p. 298
Mary A. Smith - Oct. 27, 1887 - b. 93 p. 423 - deed transfer
Ellen J. Smith, wife of Charles T. - Oct. 27, 1887 - b. 93 p. 424
Henry Zschegner - Apr. 7, 1888 - b. 95 p. 96
Thomas Whyte - Jan. 23, 1892 - b. 117 p. 102
John & Margaret "Mary" Whyte - Nov. 3, 1893 - b. 129 p. 368
Edward F. & Maria Maham - May 8, 1895 - b. 139 p. 531
Onesine Fontaine - Mar. 19, 1898 - b. 161 p. 60
Frank Laramie, wife Emilie - June 25, 1898 - b. 163 p. 343 ?
Garabed Margosian - June 21, 1902 - b. 195 p. 102
Alice M. Andrew - Apr. 8, 1911 - b. 302 p. 535
Mary Margosian - Apr. 8, 1911 - b. 302 p. 536
Wilfred & Antonia Crouteau - Sept. 26, 1919 - b. 408 p. 35
Giuseppe & Providenzie Furnari & Luigi Furnari - Sept. 27, 1922 - b. 465 p. 216
Giuseppe & Providenzie Furnari - Oct. 10, 1927 - b. 535 p. 294
Adolphe T. Bertha L. Monti - Mar. 23, 1943 - b. 656 p. 474
John H. Harding Jr., Donald Harding, James E. Williams - Apr. 29, 1950 - b. 734 p. 578
John H. Harding Jr. - Mar. 5, 1951 - b. 748 p. 260 from D. Harding
John H. Harding Jr. - Aug. 20, 1951 - b. 753 p. 469 from J. Williams
Alvin C. & Dorothy P. Pariseau - Oct. 8, 1951 - b. 755 p. 484
Francis J. & Evelyn M. Lynch, II - Nov. 25, 1952 - b. 769 p. 494
Timothy A. & Anne M. McCarthy - June 8, 1954 - b. 792 p. 420
Anne M. McCarthy estate, Timothy A. McCarthy heir - Probate - b. 1235 p. 687
Michael & Joan C. Patrakis - Mar. 11, 1975 - b. 1256 p. 526
Inventory Data:
| Street | Chandler Rd |
| Place | West Parish - West Andover |
| Historic District | Not Applicable |
| Historic Name | Tuck, John House |
| Present Use | residence |
| Original Use | residence |
| Construction Date | c. 1818 |
| Source | ECRDS, ENRDL, style-njs |
| Architectural Style | Federal |
| Foundation | stone |
| Wall/Trim | Wood shingles |
| Roof | asphalt - gable |
| Outbuildings / Secondary Structures | Attached garage |
| Condition | excellent |
| Acreage | 0.271 acre; approx. frontage 100'; approx. 50' from street |
| Setting | residential |
| Map and parcel | 106-31 |
| Recorded by | J. Patrakis/W. Frontiero, James Batchelder |
| Organization | Andover Preservation Commission |
| Date entered | 30 April 1980, 1/27/2016 |
