The Kieran Family lived at 21 Briggs St. in Salem.This building was originally part of the Elias Hasket Derby estate, located on Derby St. in Salem, built by Samuel McIntire from 1795-1799. The original mansion was divided, and this part of the building was relocated to Briggs St. On July 1, 1909, the building was sold to Peter Kieran, who passed the house on to Peter J. and Alice Kieran, James' parents. The property stayed in the family until August 15, 1936. All information was derived from Historic Salem Inc.'s House History for the property.
