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Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

23 Dec 1964

Page 9

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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1964

Page

9

Historic House Claims A Helpful Ghost By JOHN KNOX

The article recounts legends of the Burleson-Hinds-McEntire house and its famed guests. It cites Leroy McEntire Jr and deduces possible Civil War connections involving General Albert Sidney Johnston, Gen Beauregard, and Gen Johnston. Mrs. Ben Britnell and records from Morgan County are credited for historical detail on owners including Jesse Wharton and Alexander Patterson Sr.

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John Knox Knox England Burleson-Hinds-Mc National Society Shiloh Leroy McEntire, Jr Albert Decatur Battle of Corinth Creek Forks Beauregard Ben Britnell Morgan County Jesse Wharton Davidson County Tenn A. A. Burleson Margaret Jerome J. Hinds Alexander Patterson, Sr McEntire Gobble-Fire Lumber Co Monroe Hinds Jerome Grace Hinds Alfred Duggan Argentina Lady Curzon Kedleston Hinds Britnell
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Ghosts and Santa in Decatur Mansion Tale

A long read recounts Christmas gift lists from Decatur area children and a historic Decatur mansion haunted by stories of a white woman ghost. The piece links Civil War era events to later legends, noting owners and a reputed haunted room tied to family ties and local folklore.

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Santa Arnold
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