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13 Chandler Street
Charles B. Balcomb, Carpenter
and his wife
Catherine Durgin
Built circa 1894
Researched and written by Leslie Fontaine
October 2023
Historic Salem Inc.
9 North Street, Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-0799 | info@historicsalem.org
© 2023
�MACRIS SAL.574 - 1989
The house at 13 Chandler Street has two stories and a steep gambrel roof, with a false gable at
the facade (south end). The entry is on the north side of the facade adjacent to a single window
and an angled rectangular bay (southeast corner). The second story of the house is shingled
and features a modified Palladian window with a carved blind arch set in the false gable. A
shed-roofed bracketed wall dormer exists over the entry. Window sash varies between 6/2 and
vertically divided lights. The gambrel ends possess paired windows and cornice returns. The
north elevation contains a circular window.
Chandler Street was developed during the 19th century, as was much of northwestern Salem;
the area remained farmland until the mid to late 19th century. The street was laid out between
1851 and 1874, under the name Symonds Street and renamed c. 1890. This address first
appeared in the 1895-6 street directory as the home of Fred Saunders, a veterinary surgeon.
The house was depicted on the 1897 atlas, belonging to Charles Balcomb along with 9-11
Chandler Street. It is likely that the house was built and owned by Balcomb as an income
property1.
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�The house at 13 Chandler Street first appears in the 1895-1896 Salem city directory.
Examination of city documents shows that a permit to build was granted to C. B. Balcomb on
July 26, 1894. The Salem directory from 1886 lists Charles B. Balcomb as a carpenter living at
20 Symonds Street, right across the street from Chandler where he would build this house.
Balcomb Family (1889-1901)
Charles B. Balcomb was born to John G. and Phebe A. Balcomb. Charles’s naturalization
document records his birth on February 15th, 18512. Catherine was born to John G. and Susan
Durgin. Charles and Catherine were married on December 20th, 1870. Together they had one
child named Susie Maude Balcomb, born in 1876. According to 1880 census records Charles,
born in Nova Scotia, Canada, was living in Salem with his wife Catherine “Kate” I. (Durgin)
Balcomb who was born in Maine, and their 4-year-old daughter, Susie3. It does not appear that
the family ever lived in this house and probably rented it out for income since the 1900 census
shows him still living on Symonds Street with his wife and a niece named Carrie M. Hutchins4.
Sherman Family (1901-1907)
Roger Sherman was born on June 23, 1855, in Brimfield, Massachusetts to John and Sophia
(Prince) Sherman. When he purchased this property, he was married to Hannah Maria (Pratt)
Sherman who was born to Josiah Merritt and Mary Pratt around 1849. Hannah and Roger were
married on November 24, 1886. During his time in Salem, it's evident from the city directory that
Roger resided there for approximately two years. At the Advent Christian Church in Salem,
Roger assumed the role of pastor. This is where his path crossed with Hannah Maria Pratt, a
fellow mission worker, who later became his wife. Around the year 1903, Roger departed from
Salem. According to city directories, it seems that his residence was being leased at this time.
By 1907, Roger Sherman had sold the house, and records indicate he had relocated to
Pasadena, California, accompanied by his newly wedded wife. Subsequent censuses from 1910
and 1920 affirm their presence in Pasadena, as Roger and his wife, Julia, were documented as
residents. Following the passing of his first spouse, Roger entered into a second marriage with
Julia Miranda Sherman. Julia was born on January 14, 1862, in Calais, Maine to Luke
Stephenson and Elizabeth (Hammond) Stephenson. Regrettably, Julia's life was cut short due to
a tragic automobile accident. In October of 1932, Roger married for a third time to Emma Maria
(Willey) Hunt5. Maria was born in 1855 to Silas Willey and Maria (Dwyer) Willey. Roger's life
journey ended on July 19, 1934, at the Arcadia Sanitarium in California6.
Somes Family (1907-1917)
William F. Somes, born approximately in 1867 to Franklin and Mary (Daland) Somes, married
Sarah E. Somes, who was born around 1869 to Moses and Mary E. (Pye) Webber, in Malden on
October 1, 1891. Together the couple had 6 children: Arthur Frank in 1892, Florence J. in 1893,
Mildred Webber in 1895, Mary Elizabeth in 1897, Mabel in 1899, and Robert C. in 1908. During
the 1910 census, William and Sarah are listed as residing at their 13 Chandler Street address
2
United States, New England Petitions for Naturalization Index, 1791-1906
United States 1880 Census.
4
Year: 1900; Census Place: Salem Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 648; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0459
5
California, County Marriages, 1850-195
6
Find a Grave, Memorial ID 66273372
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�with their children Arthur, Mildred, Mary, Mabel, and Robert. As time progressed, so did their
living arrangements. By the 1920 census, the family had relocated to 420 Essex Street in Ward
4. This new abode not only housed William and Sarah, but also extended to include Mary E.
(Somes) Rees and her husband Russell, alongside two other family members, Mabel and
Robert.
Klingenberger Family (1917-1924)
William Klingenberger was born in Germany on July 17, 1857, in Hellstein, Brachttal,
Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hesse, Germany to Christoph and Magdalena (Wilhelm) Klingenberger. William
was married to Maria Delphine Schoel in July of 1880 while they were still living in Germany.
Maria was born in Bernstein, Germany around 1857 to Marguerite and Carl Philip Schoel.
William and Maria immigrated to the United States through Baltimore, Maryland on a ship called
Hohenstaufen on June 3, 18837. Sadly, Maria passed of laryngeal consumption at only 30 years
of age. Together they had 4 children: Jacob, born in 1880, Christian, born in 1883, Susanna,
born in 1884, and Charles, born in 1887. According to Massachusetts State Vital Records
William married Rosa Blanka Thomann in February of 1888, approximately one year after Maria
had passed. Rosa was born in Germany to French parents: Peter Ludwig and Rosalie Catherine
(Bernard) Thomann around 18668. William and Rosa do not appear to have had any children
together. During the 1920 census, William is listed as living with his wife, Rosalia at 13 Chandler
Street9. By 1924 William’s wife had passed and the property was conveyed to William
Klingenberger and his new wife Sophie10. The couple resided here together until William died at
the age of 69 in 1927; the next year Sophie sold the residence to the Burkinshaw family.
William Klingenberger
(Ancestry)
7
Maryland, Baltimore Passenger Lists, 1820-1948
Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925
9
United States 1920 Census
10
Southern Essex County Registry of Deeds, Deed 2616:437, October 24, 1924
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�Rosa & William Klingenberger
(Ancestry)
Charles H. Burkinshaw & Susan F. Burkinshaw (1928-1932)
Charles H. Burkinshaw was born in Salem on October 8, 1992, to Charles J. H. and Elizabeth
(Cunningham) Burkinshaw11. Susan F. (Dolan) Burkinshaw was born to Cormack and Susan
(Brady) Dolan on October 19, 1889, and baptized in Salem the following day12.
Charles and Susan were married in Salem on June 21, 191413. Together they had 10 children:
Mary Louise (born 1915), Elizabeth Marie (born 1916), Charles Henry Jr. (born 1918), William T.
(born 1920), John J. (born 1922), Frances J. (born 1924), Richard and Robert (born 1925),
Susan Frances (born 1927) and Edward J. (born 1933). The 1930 census shows Charles H.
and Susan F. Burkinshaw at 35 Liberty Hill Avenue with seven of their children, Charles was
listed as a firefighter for the city of Salem at the time14. According to city directories, it doesn’t
appear that the Burkinshaw family ever lived in the house and likely used it for rental income.
Susan died on November 21, 1953, at 64 years of age15. Charles died less than a year after his
wife on October 31, 1954, aged 62 years.
11
Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925
Massachusetts: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston Records, 1789-1920
13
Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1911-1915
14
United States 1930 Federal Census
15
Find a Grave. Find a Grave®. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235007926/susan-f-burkinshaw
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�Ernest C. Diebner & Pearl M. Diebner (1936-1947)
Ernest Cleveland Diebner was born October 5, 1898, to Louis and Sarah E. (Welch) Diebner
and died May 30, 195116. He served as a Private in the U.S. Army during the First World War.
Pearl May (Martin) Diebner was born April 5, 1900, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine to George and
Elizabeth B. (McCallum) Martin17 and died September 28, 199418.
Ernest and Pearl were married in Gloucester in 1921 and together they had two children: Marion
Frances, born February 26, 1922, and Ernest Jr., born January 16, 1924. The 1940 census
shows Ernest and Pearl living at 13 Chandler with their two children19.
George W. Thomas Jr. & Edna L. Thomas (1947-1956)
George Wadsworth Thomas was born on December 11, 1902, to George W. and Annie M.
(Vent) Thomas in Salem, MA20. Edna L. (Ross) Thomas was born on August 24, 1908, in Nova
Scotia, to Thomas and Catherine Ross21. George and Edna were married in Salem in 193222.
Together they had three children: Robert Fairfield, born in 1933, Joann Elizabeth, born in 1936,
and David R., born in 1940. According to the 1950 census, George and Edna were living at 13
Chandler Street with their three children23. George passed away on September 4, 1952, and
Edna lived until February 198224.
Kenneth L. & Alice M. Cook & Joyce A. Cook (1956-1998)
Kenneth L. Cook was born on May 31, 1911, to Loring Nelson and Barbara Ellerton (Smith)
Cook in Salem and died on September 5, 1986. Alice M. Cook was born around 1913 in
Massachusetts and died on June 29, 197825. Together they had one child, named Joyce A., who
was born on February 21, 1935, and died on January 3, 1997. The 1950 census shows Kenneth
and Alice living on Northend Avenue with their daughter and their nine-year-old nephew, Robert
M. Hennebury. Kenneth was a timekeeper for General Electric and Alice was a telephone
operator26. According to records Joyce inherited the property upon the death of her father.
16
Find a Grave. Find a Grave®. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235009494/ernest-c-diebner
United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007
18
Find a Grave. Find a Grave®. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235009495/pearl-m-diebner
19
Year: 1940; Census Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01589; Page: 2A; Enumeration District:
5-369
20
Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
21
Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.
22
Department of Public Health, Registry of Vital Records and Statistics. Massachusetts Vital Records Index to
Marriages [1916–1970]. Volumes 76–166, 192– 207. Facsimile edition. Boston, MA: New England Historic
Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
23
"United States 1950 Census", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6F34-1XVL :
Fri Oct 06 04:14:55 UTC 2023), Entry for David R Thomas and George W Thomas, Jr, April 15, 1950.
24
Department of Public Health, Registry of Vital Records and Statistics. Massachusetts Vital Records Index to Deaths
[1916–1970]. Volumes 66–145. Facsimile edition. Boston, MA: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston,
Massachusetts.
25
Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003
26
United States 1950 Census
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�SOURCES
6
�Salem Atlas 1897, Plate 8
Salem Atlas 1906-1938, Plate 66
7
�Salem Atlas 1911, Plate 11
Charles B. Balcomb Naturalization Record
8
�(Ernest Diebner Veteran Gravestone Application)
(Marion Diebner Certificate of Birth)
9
�Homeowner
Evan L. Mulligan & Cynthia J.
Barrett
John Rockwell & Rebecca
Wuenschel-Rockwell
Date
Purchased
Years of
Ownership
Number
Documents
of Years Purchase Price Referenced Description
10/31/2002 2002-Current
21
$339,000.00 19530:440
Northeasterly by Chandler Street 50 feet, Southeasterly by land now or late of Balcomb 50
feet, Southwesterly by land now or late of Oleson 50 feet, Northwesterly by land now or late
of Gove 50 feet.
7/31/1998 1998-2002
4
$110,000.00 15000:207
Northeasterly by Chandler Street 50 feet, Southeasterly by land now or late of Balcomb 50
feet, Southwesterly by land now or late of Oleson 50 feet, Northwesterly by land now or late
of Gove 50 feet. Conveyed via probate by Patricia Lucas.
Joyce A. Cook, Kenneth L. & Alice
M. Cook
09/12/1956 1956-1998
Consideration
42 paid
4305:522
Northeasterly by Chandler Street 50 feet, Southeasterly by land now or late of Balcomb 50
feet, Southwesterly by land now or late of Oleson 50 feet, Northwesterly by land now or late
of Gove 50 feet.
George W. Thomas Jr. & Edna L.
Thomas
09/29/1947 1947-1956
Consideration
9 paid
3533:453
Northeasterly by Chandler Street 50 feet, Southeasterly by land now or late of Balcomb 50
feet, Southwesterly by land now or late of Oleson 50 feet, Northwesterly by land now or late
of Gove 50 feet.
Ernest C. Diebner & Pearl M.
Diebner
07/01/1936 1936-1947
Consideration
11 paid
3077:517
Northeasterly by Chandler Street 50 feet, Southeasterly by land now or late of Balcomb 50
feet, Southwesterly by land now or late of Oleson 50 feet, Northwesterly by land now or late
of Gove 50 feet.
Warren Five Cents Savings Bank
11/21/1932 1932-1936
4 Foreclosure
2938:146
Northeasterly by Chandler Street 50 feet, Southeasterly by land now or late of Balcomb 50
feet, Southwesterly by land now or late of Oleson 50 feet, Northwesterly by land now or late
of Gove 50 feet.
Charles H. Burkinshaw & Susan F.
Burkinshaw
08/10/1928 1928-1932
Consideration
4 paid
2775:325
Northeasterly by Chandler Street 50 feet, Southeasterly by land now or late of Balcomb 50
feet, Southwesterly by land now or late of Oleson 50 feet, Northwesterly by land now or late
of Gove 50 feet.
Sophie M. W. Klingenberger &
William Klingenberger
10/24/1924 1924-1928
Consideration
4 paid
2616:437
Northeasterly by Chandler Street 50 feet, Southeasterly by land now or late of Balcomb 50
feet, Southwesterly by land now or late of Oleson 50 feet, Northwesterly by land now or late
of Gove 50 feet. Being the premises that was conveyed to my late wife Rose B.
Klingenberger by Sarah E. Somes.
Rose B. Klingenberger, wife of
William Klingenberger
4/22/1917 1917-1924
Consideration
7 paid
2360:250
Northeasterly by Chandler Street 50 feet, Southeasterly by land now or late of Balcomb 50
feet, Southwesterly by land now or late of Oleson 50 feet, Northwesterly by land now or late
of Gove 50 feet.
9/14/1907 1907-1917
$1 and other
valuable
10 consideration
1883:278
Northeasterly by Chandler Street 50 feet, Southeasterly by land now or late of Balcomb 50
feet, Southwesterly by land now or late of Oleson 50 feet, Northwesterly by land now or late
of Gove 50 feet.
03/11/1901 1901-1907
$1 and other
valuable
7 consideration
1635:230
Northeasterly by Chandler Street 50 feet, Southeasterly by land now or late of McGrane 50
feet, Southwesterly by land conveyed by me to George A. Longley 50 feet, Northwesterly by
other land of mine 50 feet.
12/16/1889 1889-1901
$1 and other
sufficient
12 consideration
1268:18
Beginning at the Northwest corner running Easterly by Symonds Street 143 feet to Chandler
Street, Southerly by Chandler Street 110 feet, Westerly 143 feet by land of grantor, then
turning and running Northerly 100 feet to the point begun at.
Sarah E. Somes & William F.
Somes
Roger Sherman & Julia M.
Sherman
Charles B. Balcomb & Catherine I.
Balcomb
Notes
Roger Sherman of Pasadena,
CA
No house mentioned - Permit to
build was granted on July 26th
1894 to C.B. Balcomb - Salem
City Council Records for 18941895 - Page 181
�Residents Table
Name
Details
1895-1900 Fred Saunders
Veterinary Surgeon, 6 Barr & R 11 Church
1901-1902 Roger Sherman
Pastor, Advent Christian Church
1906 James Mulcahy
Horse shoer
Miss Jane O'Keefe
Variety Store - 11 Chandler
James A. Mulcahy
Shoe worker - b. 13 Chandler
Sarah A. Mulcahy
Shoe worker - b. 13 Chandler
1910-1915 William F. Somes
Machinist
Arthur F. Somes
Electrician at Salem Electric Light - b. 13 Chandler
Mary Somes
Widow J. Chandler
Mildred W. Somes
b. 13 Chandler
1917 Vacant
1921-1924 William Klingenberger
(Rosa B) mgr (B)
1931-1935 Lester G. Smith (Minnie) Watchman
1936-1946 Ernest C. Diebner
Aubrey A. Pembroke
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13 Chandler Street, Salem, MA, 01970
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Charles B. Balcomb,
Carpenter
and his wife
Catherine Durgin
Built circa 1894
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Built circa 1894
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13 Chandler Street
1894
2023
Balcomb
Carpenter
Durgin
Massachusetts
Salem
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Kosciusko Street
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11 Kosciusko Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970
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House history
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Moved to this site in 1856, by John Durgin, peddler
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1856, 1984
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Joyce King
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11
1856
1984
Durgin
John
Joyce
King
Kosciusko
Massachusetts
Moved
Peddler
Salem
Street