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Ghost Stories- The Dancing Ghost of Coffee County, AL

The tale of the dancing #ghost of William Henry “Grancer” Harrison Jr. grew in popularity with the writing of the book, “13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey.” This book was written by the famous Alabama author, Kathryn Windham-Tucker in 1969. In the closing of her book, she talks about the Harrison cemetery. You may ask, ‘where did he get the name of Grancer?’ The name “Grancer” actually means “Grand-Sir” or “Grand Sire” and it is a term of affection. It is an old Scottish term for grandfather.  The tale of William Henry Harrison Jr and his dancing ghost begins in the late 1800’s on a dirt road in Coffee County, Alabama. It was a Saturday evening, a horse-drawn carriage was clip-clopping along a dirt trail. Inside a family was enjoying the ride together at the end of a long day.  Suddenly, a chill consumes everyone inside the buggy as they cross another dirt road. The horses drawing the buggy become very anxious and agitated. The soft sounds of a fiddle playing can be heard. In addition, there are noises, which sound much like dancing coming from the area up ahead.  Grancer Harrison’s favorite night for his parties was Saturday. Which is probably why most odd happenings around his tomb occur on a Saturday night.  To learn more, check out this ghostly tale in the YouTube video link below:

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Tales from the Prisoners Of Pauly Jail

This ghostly tale is based on true stories from the Wiregrass area haunts. It is but a few of the stories from inside the infamous Pauly Jail in Union Springs, Alabama. This video of the ghostly tales from the Prisoners Of #Pauly Jail will focus on the stories of the three most infamous Pauly #Jail inmates. These inmates are Aberdeen Johnson, J.W. Mann, and Willie Upshaw’s Killer. If you like stories of mayhem, mystery, murder, and intrigue; then you won’t want to miss these. We will let YOU decide what really happened within the walls of this old #Gothic Jail. Watch the following video to learn more about the Tales from the Prisoners Of Pauly Jail:

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The Haunting of the White House

#Ghosts have been a part of myth and #history for an inordinate amount of time. Nobody can pinpoint when the first #ghost was spotted or felt. They are here to stay as far as people are concerned. Many people describe ghost as entities or the spirits of those who have died but have remained on earth whether by choice or force. Unbeknown to many citizens of the USA, especially those who reside on the West Coast. Most don’t pay much attention to the ongoings of the East Coast, the greatest house in the country is also known for being a #haunted house. That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, we are talking about #the White House in Washington D. C. There have been countless accounts spanning the course of history of ghost sightings that have been tied to the White House. Not just sightings either, but the eerie presence of not being alone in that big house and someone from the past looking over your shoulder. From presidents to wives and servants, there is a lot of history in that house and some of it has stayed through the passage of time. At Your Service, Mr. President Seven score and fourteen years ago, a tragedy befell the great nation of the #United States when John Wilkes Booth snuck up behind the 16th President and ended his life as well as any further good he could have done the country with a single bullet. Although #Abraham Lincoln may be gone physically there have been rumors and sightings of Honest Abe wandering the White House. Abraham Lincoln died in 1865 and if rumors of his ghost remaining in the White House are true, he has #haunted the place for over 150 years. People have reported seeing Lincoln standing by windows overlooking the White House grounds and if he was watching or waiting for something, while others have been awoken to a knock on their door from the esteemed President himself. #Eleanor Roosevelt never saw Abraham Lincoln herself, but she told stories about how she was able to feel a presence in the room with her and she believed it to be Lincoln due to the melancholic air that the President was rumored to be constantly surrounded by since the life he lived was a tragic one. At Ease, Mr. President One of the #theories behind the presence of ghosts is that they have unfinished business to attend to and only after that is complete can they move on and rest in peace. So what would be the unfinished business President Lincoln has hanging over his head making it impossible for him to find peace in the afterlife? One of the reasons people believe Lincoln is not ready to move on is that he is still watching over the country that he loved so much. The timing of Lincoln making himself known to the guest of the White House is when the United States seems to be nearing a disaster of some sort. It brings a little comfort knowing that he is still watching over us even in death. Another possibility for the continuing presence of #Abe Lincoln in the White House is the death of his son Willie. Lincoln’s son died when he was 11, inside in the White House, Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln never recovered from losing him. His parents have recorded sightings of him when they lived there. Abe Lincoln may not want to lose his son again and chose to remain there with him

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Historian Dale Cox Featured on Wiregrass Haunts

Stan and Teresa Fikes, the husband and wife duo of #Wiregrass Haunts, a local Internet radio show that covers reports of paranormal activity all over the USA, recently welcomed historian #Dale Cox to their program. Cox was invited to share his historical expertise on the program, as well as share a few stories of paranormal encounters he had experienced.  Cox’s Story of the Bellamy Bridge After being asked about where he grew up and what kind of paranormal activity he heard about as a kid, Cox said that the most popular story in the #Florida suburb where he grew up was the one about Bellamy Bridge. Cox told the story about how a young woman was said to have died in the 1830s and was buried near the bridge, and Cox said how he managed to find reports from the 1890s of people alleging to have seen her ghost. Stump Jumper Another popular story Cox shared was of a “stump jumper” who is said to be a nocturnal creature often seen in swampy terrain. While he has never encountered it, Cox recalled how the creature would knock loudly on people’s doors at night and disappear when they opened the door. This happened once when Cox’s son was visiting, and Cox remembered how his son woke him, telling him that he had spotted something on two legs that then slithered through the mud and into the surrounding pond. This was Cox’s closest encounter with the being, but his friends and family have also seen it. Cox told Wiregrass Haunts how #Jackson County is one of the oldest counties, which means there’s plenty of time for stories to build. Speaking on his fondness for conducting research on paranormal topics, Cox stated:  “What I like to do is dig into them and see what the real facts about them are.”   Sources:

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Memorial Day Celebrations on the USS Battleship North Carolina

#Memorial Day is the day set aside once a year in which we celebrate and give thanks to the United States Military. We remember those who gave their lives so that we could live a better one. Memorial Day is this Monday, May 27, 2019, and the USS Battleship North Carolina will be celebrating the holiday. Aboard the #Battleship #North Carolina, Memorial Day celebrations begin with a military guest speaker, and are followed by (not particularly in this order) a 21-gun salute by the Marine Corps Honor Guard, an all-service Color Guard, the playing of Taps by a military band, and finally by tossing a memorial wreath into the water. The town of #Wilmington has something special to share this Memorial Day. Along the slew of the #Cape Fear River, is a very regal and distinguished item—the USS Battleship North Carolina. The people of Wilmington invite guests of the town to visit this wondrous battleship and walk its decks. You can imagine the days when the crew aboard it went about their daily lives and came across fierce battles in the Pacific Theatre during the #World War The young men aboard the #USS North Carolina were raised during the Great Depression; they were unwavering in their desire to serve this country during a most needy time. It is these men, now much older, who will share their stories, old photographs, and memoirs with you. You will also be able to browse along the decks and check out the many exhibits aboard this mighty battleship. This Memorial Day you can take a step back and relive the days of the USS North Carolina. You can try to picture yourself navigating the waters, starting up the engines and even firing off the guns. On June 15, 2019, Webb Paranormal Group is going to perform an investigation of the USS North Carolina to learn more about the past people and events that occurred on the ship.

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