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Tag: 1819

The Body Snatcher of Chebacco Parish

November 9, 2023December 1, 2024 Gordon Harris2 Comments

In 1819 the inhabitants of Chebacco Parish began noticing lights moving about at night in the graveyard. It was discovered that at least eight graves had been dug up and their coffins were empty.

Posted in Legends, People, StoriesTagged 1819, body snatcher, Essex, Thomas Sewall
Ipswich MA historic photos by William Varrel

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