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                    <text>10 Bristol Street
Built c.1894
David A Roche,
Carpenter,
and his wife,
Mary Jane Garland
Researched and written by Mollie Meeks
September2022

Historic Salem, Inc.
The Bowditch House
9 North Street, Salem, MA., 019 70

(978)745-0799
HistoricSalem.org |2022

�10 Bristol Street, Salem, Ma., c. 2022

Aerial of Forest River Park, c. 2016

�10 Bristol Street, Salem, Massachusetts, and was built around 1894. It is made of a
wood frame and a mixture of stone and brick foundation, , with wood shingle
exterior cover and currently has asphalt shingles for a roof. It is 0.107 acres of land,
although it used to be a part of a larger tract that took up a few acres in the
neighborhood prior to the house being built. It had been a single family home, but
Jane Dalton fought to make it zoned for multifamily to allow her sister-in-law to
move into a converted apartment.

��Salem is a town full of rich history that had a defining influence on America, and
each of its districts play a part in that. Bristol Street is located in the South Salem
district. This district was a split between residential and educational during the
time that 10 Bristol has been built. Forest River Park a short walk to the east from
the home on the cape of Pickering Point. America’s first living history museum is
at the north end of Forest River Park, the Pioneer Village. In 1930 three acres of
land were set aside to make recreations of various examples of colonial
architecture, such as dugouts, wigwams, thatched roof cottages, and the Governor's
Faire House. Reenactors give lively performances on how the people of Salem lived
in 1630.

The Pioneer Village

�Forest River Park, c. 2021

Concrete Slide, Forest River Park, c. 1920s

�Just south of Bristol Street is Salem State University. Established in 1854
as the Salem Normal School, it is the oldest and largest institute of
higher education on the North Shore and is part of the state university
system in Massachusetts. Salem Normal School was established under
the guidance of Horace Mann, who’s personal mission was to create
accessible teaching education. Originally a women’s only institution, it
began accepting men in 1898. It was also not originally in the South
Salem district, but moved there in 1896 as the Sullivan building was
opened.

Salem State University, c. Unknown

Horace Mann Training School,
pre-1932

�Salem was under a drought on the hot, windy day of June 25, 1914. Early in the afternoon the
fire started at the Korn Leather Co. in Blubber Hollow, the leather manufacturing district. The
conflagration cut a swath a half-mile wide and a mile-and-a-half long through the city. 1,376
buildings were destroyed, leaving18,000 people homeless, nearly half of Salem’s population. The
fire destroyed so many businesses that 10,000 people lost their jobs. Forest River Park was
established as a relief camp and housed approximately 1,500 people in 400 tents. The Great
Salem Fire of 1914 changed the face of much of the city. There aren’t any found records that the
fire effected 10 Bristol, but it would have still caused worry. From all accounts of the family that
lived in the home, we can be confident that they were there to provide aid for their neighbor’s
who had suffered loss.

Aftermath of the Great Salem Fire, c. 1914

Refugee Camp at Forest River Park, c. 1917

�It is always deeply regrettable of the information that is lost to time, and a struggle
to find those pieces to string together to present a pale comparison to the rich
lives that once lived. Each person that touched this home laughed, cried,
struggled, and celebrated vibrantly just as any of us currently do. It is something
to keep in mind that these individuals are far more than could ever be bound up
in two-dimensional print.

In 1891 Ebenezer H Morse went to an auction and bought lots 8, 9, 10, and 11 for
the highest bid of 4050.00$. At that time there were buildings listed on the deed, but
it doesn’t specific where exactly those buildings were, or even the type of buildings
(such as home, barn, shed, etc.) The property was up for auction as the previous
owner, William Andrews, passed on and the estate had failed to pay the property
taxes. Mr. Morse built his home in 1892 and it was given the address of 6 Bristol
Street.

Ebenezer Morse, c. unknown

Mr. Morse was a carpenter by trade and it was towards the end of his life when
his home was finished. He had been married to Sarah F. Gower, but she passed
away on January 8, 1892, before the home was finished. This might be the reason
he only lived in the home for a handful of years before staying with his daughter
and her family then passed on in 1903. He began to sell off the lots in parcels, and
in 1894 Ebenezer sold 10 Bristol Street to David Roche.

�David Aloysious Roche was born in Salem June 8, 1855, to John Roche and
Anastatia O’Neil. He attended Saint James Boys School growing up. David
worked processing textiles in a jute factory, then later became a carpenter.
He enjoyed music and played the clarinet throughout his life. He would join
the Naumkeag Band, the Salem Brass Band, and perform at various
ceremonies independently. Sometime between 1880 and 1890 David began
to be the principal for Curwen Industrial School, and remained in education
for the rest of his working career. He married Mary Jane Francis Garland in
July of 1877.
Mary Jane was born sometime in 1855 to Bernard Garland and Ann McNeil in
Ireland. Her family came to the Unites States between 1859-1860. In the 1870's
she moved from Vermont to work as a servant in the Pierce Nichols Mansion.
She did not continue to remain employed after she began having children, as
taking card of nine children is an incredible amount of work on its own.

Mary and David Roche, c. unknown

David Roche, c. unknown

�10 Bristol passed on to Elizabeth Constance Roche in 1927, David and
Mary Jane’s daughter. She attended the Salem Normal School and
graduated from the education course in 1911. Elizabeth then went on
to work as an assistant teacher at the Derby School in Castle Hill. She
was musically inclined, and had performed vocal solos at her school,
including during her graduation ceremony. Once she married, she
was no longer able to pursue her career, as it wasn’t done for married
women to work and take jobs away from men at the time.

Elizabeth married Patrick Francis Dalton, Jr., in 1924. Patrick was born
in 1891, a few months after Elizabeth. (Elizabeth was born January 17
and Patrick was born October 5.) As they were both born in Salem it is
very likely they knew each other as children and grew up together.
Patrick was the captain of the Salem High School baseball team and a
good all-around player, having played semi-pro in the area. He worked
as a machinist after high school until he was drafted into the marines
after high school to serve during World War 1. After his service was
completed, he settled back down in Salem, first working as a substitute
clerk at the post office, then working his way up to regular mail carrier.
It appears he worked at the post office up until he passed away in 1949.
Elizabeth lived a number of years longer and passed away on March 8,
1962.

���In 1952 Elizabeth passed the home on to her daughter, Jane Elizabeth
Dalton, and her husband, Joseph Edward Lundergan. Jane was Elizabeth
and Patrick's only child, born on November 9, 1927. Jane was a bright child,
excelling in her studies and in music. She attended the Salem High School,
graduating in 1944 as Salutatorian. During her time there she worked on the
school newspaper, was on the orchestra, and wrote the official school song
"To Salem High," which is still sung as of this writing. After high school, she
attended the College of Saint Elizabeth, located in New Jersey, and
graduated in 1948. She then attended in Boston University for graduate
classes in education before moving back to Salem to teach.

Jane Elizabeth Dalton Lundergan

Elizabeth married Joseph Edward Lundergan in 1951. Upon her
marriage the School Committee released her from her contract and
refused to rehire her, because at the time, married women still weren't
allowed to take any jobs that a man would be interested in doing.
Elizabeth fought the decision and managed to return as a long term
substitute, but paused her career to have four children. She returned to
teaching in the 1960's once society became more accepting to women's
roles outside of the home, and she remained thus until semi-retiring in
1988. Due to her excellent ability as a music teacher, in 2011, the Tri-M
Music Honor Society of the National Association for Music Education
awarded her an honorary life membership “for inspiring young
musicians to achieve and for serving music education.” Elizabeth
continued to perform music as the organist and pianist for the Sainte
Anne's Choir. She would perform with them at Masses, funerals, and
weddings, until it became difficult to manage the loft stairs. She passed
away in 2021 and left a long legacy behind.

���Joseph Edward Lundergan was born November 15, 1920, to Elizabeth
Murphy and Edward Lundergan. He also grew up in Salem, and graduated from
Salem High School in 1939. He was drafted into the Navy to serve as a merchant
mariner during World War II. He first served escorting supplies to Stalingrad
aboard the SS Mormacrio. The ship saw action, but was successful in its mission.
Afterwards, Joseph was retrained as an aviation mechanic, and served out his
term as such.

Naval Team, c. 1942

After leaving the military, Joseph continue to protect his
community by serving as a firefighter for 33 years for the City
of Salem. He was known to be a loyal and steadfast person,
and passed on December 26, 1999.
Joseph Lundergan, c. 1950

In 2013, 10 Bristol Street was passed on to living relatives,
and can not be further commented on due to privacy.

��Jane and Joseph Lundergan

�Ownership Table for 10 Bristol Street

Homeowner/Grantor

Date
Purchased

Years of
Ownership

Purchase
Price

Documents
Referenced
End of Book
324
Book 1322
Page 141

Hiram Andrews for William
Andrews’ Estate
Ebenezer H Morse

08/27/1891 3 Years

$4050.00

David A Roche

09/13/1894 28 Years

“- dollars”

Book 1423
Page 222

Elizabeth C. Roche

11/25/1922 5 Years

$1.00

Book 2537
Page 405

Patrick F. Dalton, Jr.
Elizabeth C. Dalton (Formerly
Elizabeth C. Roche)

6/24/1927

25 Years

QUITCLAIM
COVENANT

Book 2726
Page 243

Jane E. Lundergan/
Joseph E. Lundergan
Daniel Lundergan/
Jane Lundergan Irrevocable
Income Only Trust
Daniel Lundergan/
David Lundergan/
Timothy Lundergan/
Edward Lundergan
Daniel Lundergan/
David Lundergan
Edward Lundergan/
Timothy Lundergan
Edward Lundergan/
Carol Lundergan

9/17/1952

61 Years

“”

3/26/2013

9 Years

$100.00

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Notes

A certain parcel of
lands with buildings
thereon
A certain parcel of land
with all buildings
thereon
A certain parcel of land
with all buildings
thereon situated in
SALEM
The land, in said
SALEM, with buildings
thereon, bounded as
follows:

the land in said Salem,
on Bristol Street, with
buildings thereon

�Resident's Table According to City Directories
Directory Years

Residents

Occupation or Notes

1895, 1897, 1899, 1903-1914

David A. Roche

Carpenter , Principal

1897, 1899, 1901, 1903-1907,
1912, 1914-1916, 1918, 19201921
1901

Mary G Roche

Clerk, Student, Stenographer,
Teacher

Charles E Roche

Clerk

1901, 1903-1904, 1907

John H Roche

Clerk

1906 - 1908, 1916

Isabelle P Roche

Stenographer

1907-1913

David A Roche Jr

Clerk, Laborer, Apprentice

1908-1912, 1915-1918, 1920

Anna T Roche

1909-1915, 1918, 1920-1921

Elizabeth C Roche

Bookkeeper, Student,
Supervisor
Teacher

1912-1916, 1922

Eleanor B Roche

Nurse

1913-1916, 1918, 1920-1921

Francis R Roche

Shoe Wkr

1913-1916, 1918, 1920-1921

Marion T Roche

Teacher

1924, 1929-1930, 1942-1955,
1957-1958
1929-1930, 1942-1955
1957-1958

Patrick Francis Dalton Jr

Letter Carrier

Elizabeth C Dalton

1926

May M Maceachern

Teacher
Elizabeth C Roche Married
Patrick Francis Dalton Jr
Student

1926

Flora Mayer

Student

1926

Eleanor E Mulcahy

Student

1948-1951

Jane Dalton

Student, Teacher

1952-1955, 1957-1958, 1985,
1994-2001
1947-1955, 1953-1955, 19571958, 1985, 1994-2002

Joseph E Lundergan

Firefighter

Jane Lundergan

Teacher
Jane Dalton Married Joseph E
Lundergan

1993

Edward J Lundergan

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Historic Building Detail: SAL.1937
Morse, Ebenezer H. House
MHC ID

SAL.1937
 MACRIS Maps for SAL.1937 
| Inventory:

Historic Name

Morse, Ebenezer H. House

Common Name

-

Street Address

6 Bristol St

 

-

City/Town

Salem

Village/Neighborhood

South Salem;

Local Number

32-245;

Year Constructed

C 1892

Architects

-

Architectural Styles

Italianate;

Uses

Multiple Family Dwelling House;

Significance

Architecture;

Areas
Designations

-

Building Materials Roof

Asphalt Shingle;

Building Materials Wall

Wood Clapboard; Wood Shingle;

Building Materials
Foundation

Brick; Stone, Uncut;

Demolished

No

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Elizabeth M Dalton

in the 1920 United States Federal Census

Detail 

Name:
Age:

Source 


Elizabeth M Dalton
29

Birth Year:

abt 1891

Birthplace:

Massachusetts

Home in 1920:
Street:
Residence Date:
Race:
Gender:
Relation to Head of House:
Marital Status:
Father's Name:

Salem Ward 4, Essex, Massachusetts
Bow Street
1920
White
Female
Daughter
Single
Patrick F Dalton

Father's Birthplace:

Ireland

Mother's Birthplace:

Ireland

Able to Speak English:
Occupation:
Industry:
Employment Field:

Yes
Sales Lady
Grocery Store
Wage or Salary

Able to read:

Yes

Able to Write:

Yes

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Household Members

Age

Relationship

Patrick F Dalton

53

Head

Katherine A Dalton

38

Daughter

Annie P Dalton

35

Daughter

P Francis Dalton

27

Son

Harold J Dalton

22

Son

Elizabeth M Dalton

29

Daughter

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