Connecticut Hauntings
These are just a few of the places around Connecticut that are said to be haunted.
New London Ledge Light New London, CT.
LOcated on the Thames River at the mouth of New London Harbor.
The lighthouse is said to be haunted by a former lighthouse keeper by the name of Ernie.
There are many versions of the story but all versions end with Ernie either falling to his death or killing himself after his wife leaves with the captain of a ship.
Before the lighthouse became automated, the Coast Gaurd manned the lighthouse. Reports from the men staying there were doors opening and closing. They also reported that someone was swabbing the decks.
If you would like to visit the lighthouse, Project Oceanology (www.projectoceanology.com) runs tours out to the lighthouse during the Summer.
Union Cemetery Easton, CT.
Located on Sports Hill Road, this cemetery is considered, by some, to be the most haunted cemetery in country.
The most famous spirit linked to this cemetery is the White Lady. She is seen inside and outside the cemetery on the road leading to Our Lady of the Rosary where she is also seen.
Because of the noteriety of the place, the police patrol the area at night. If you are caught around the cemetery, you may either get a ticket or be arrested.
Trinity Church and Burying Grounds Brooklyn, CT.
Trinity Church is a quaint two story building, surrounded by a cemetery dating back to the 1700's.
Some believe the hauntings are the victims of a serial killer who left the body of a girl in the cemetery.
It is said that you can see people moving in the abandoned church.
The Daniel Benton Homestead Tolland, CT.
A 1720 home built by Daniel Benton, this lovely home stayed in the family until 1932. It is considered to be the oldest home in Tolland. Today it is a museum.
There are several spirits said to haunt the home. It is said that a Hessian soldier is seen. Also, a man wearing colonial clothing is seen in the house.
The most known of the hauntings is that of Jemima Barrows. During the Revolutionary War, Jemima's love, Elisha Benton, was captured and imprisoned on a ship in New York harbor. While on board he became ill with smallpox.
He was returned to his grandfather, but because of his illness no one would take care of him.
Because of her love for him, Jemima volunteered to take care of Elisha.
Unfortunately, Elisha died from the desease. It wasn't long before Jemima became ill herself. Unlike Elisha, there was no one to care for her. Her dying wish was to be buried next to Elisha, but due to the fact that they were not married, it was not allowed. They are now buried on the property, seperated by a wall.
They say that because of this Jemima is seen and heard in the home. She is seen wandering the home in her wedding dress, crying. It is thought by some that she is crying because she cannot find Elisha.
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