The Famous WITCH GRAVE of BESSIE #shorts #ghost

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About Bessie,

Elizabeth Budd-Graham, nicknamed "Bessie", is buried in Tallahassee's Old City Cemetery. Born in 1866 to David and Florence Wilson, and married Alexander Budd-Graham in 1887. She met Her death in 1889 at the age of 23, having left behind, her husband and two children.

Bessie's grave is the most visited plot in the cemetery. It's monument is covered with gifts and offerings, in hopes for blessings and protections. The epitaph on the stone includes her nickname, her husband's and parents' names. But also a famous verse from the poem, "Lenore", by Edger Allen Poe.
Ah! Broken is the golden bowl,
The spirit flown forever!
Let the bell tool! A saintly soul,
Floats on the Stygian River;
Come, let the burial rite be read,
The funeral song be sung;
An anthem for the Queenliest Dead,
That died so young.
A dirge for her the doubly dead,
In that She died so young.

Only local legend says that Bessie was a witch. From the gossip spread by Townsfolk, that she bewitched a rich man into marrying her. Many say the fact that she was born in October, the month of the Witch, as proof for a propensity toward witchcraft. Also, because Her husband erected a very elaborate fifteen-ton headstone, which is made of grey French granite, over her grave. Making Bessie's grave, the most elaborate in the cemetery,

However, there is no actual historical "proof", that associates Elizabeth Budd-Graham with any witchcraft. Her obituary described her as having a rare beauty and an outstanding character. The rest, we leave up to you to decide.

History Of The Cemetery:
The Old City Cemetery in Tallahassee, Florida, is a historic burial ground that holds significant historical and cultural importance. It was established in 1829 and served as the primary cemetery for the city during the 19th century.

Many prominent figures from Florida's history are buried there, including territorial governors, politicians, and notable citizens. The cemetery also has sections dedicated to Confederate soldiers and enslaved individuals, reflecting the area's history during the Civil War era.

Over the years, the Old City Cemetery has undergone preservation efforts to maintain its historical integrity. Today, it serves as a peaceful green space and a popular site for historical tours, offering visitors a glimpse into the past and the lives of those who shaped the city and the state.

What evidence did you like? DO you think this place is HAUNTED?

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