CURSED Witches Grave

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CURSED Witches Grave

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The legend of the Witch of Yazoo became famous in Willie Morris’ book, Good Old Boy published in 1971. affectionately termed by, “The Chain Lady,” by many in modern-day Yazoo
Then one late afternoon in 1884, a boy named Joe Bob Duggett was passing by her house on a raft when he heard a terrible, ungodly moan from one of the rooms. He tied his raft to a cypress branch, ran to the house, and looked through a window. What he saw chilled his blood and bones. Two dead men were streched out on the floor of the parlor, and an old woman, wearing a black dress caked with filth and cockleburs, had turned her face up to the ceiling and was singing some dreadful incantations, waving her arms in demented circles all the while.
Joe Bob Duggett raced to his raft, floated into town, and told the sheriff and his men what he had seen. They smashed down the front door, but were unable to find either the dead men (who have never been found to this day) or the demented old woman. They climbed the stairs to the attic, opened the door an inch or two, and caught sight of several dozen half-starved cats, all bunched together and gyrating in their wild insanity. Two skeletons, which were never identified by the sheriff's office, dangled from a dusty rafter. Fish bones littered the floor, and the smell was unusually pungent. The sheriff, his deputies, and Joe Bob stood there transfixed, finally banging the door shut when eight or ten of the cats tried to get out.
Then from the backyard they heard the sound of footsteps in the fallen pecan leaves, and from an upstairs window they saw the old woman sneaking away into the swamps which abounded along the River. "Stop in the name of the law!" the sheriff shouted, but the old woman, who as Joe Bob Duggett would later tell his grandchildren, looked "half ghost and half scarecrow, but all witch," took off into the swamps at a maniacal gallop. They followed in hot pursuit, and a few minutes later they came upon a sight that Joe Bob remembered so well he would describe it again, for the thousandth time, on his deathbed in the King's Daughter Hospital in 1942.
The old woman had been trapped in a patch of quicksand, and they caught up with her just seconds before her ghastly, pockmarked head was about to go under. But she had time to shout these words at her pursuers: “In 20 years, I will return and burn this town to the ground!” Everybody always hated me here. I will break out of my grave and burn down the whole town on the morning of May 25, 1904!" Then, as Joe Bob also described it later, with a gurgle and a retch the woman sank from sight to her just desserts.
The Fire of 1904 destroyed over 200 residences and nearly every business in Yazoo City - 324 buildings in total. Many theories evolved as to how the fire started, but none were conclusive. The most popular theory is that the fire started in the parlor of a young Miss Wise who was in preparation for her wedding to be held later that day. While this is quite possible and certainly innocent enough, it is the strange and fierce winds that were blowing on that fateful day, unusual for the time, that lead many to blame the witch. The flames were said by witnesses to have jumped through the air, as if driven by some supernaturally forceful winds. This is one of the eeriest facts of the story. Area weather reports from May 25, 1904, make no mention of high winds in the area.
A group of citizens made their way into Glenwood on the day after the fire, and found the large chains around the grave of the witch broken in two.
Many years ago, the stone (now long gone) which was original to the grave only had the letters T. W. (The Witch??). The stone which is now in place mysteriously fell and split in two shortly after installation. No one knows why for certain. The heavy chains surrounding the grave are constantly being repaired, only to fall apart again shortly after. famous graves

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@mamabear-gu4oo 2 жыл бұрын

Great legend!!! I can only imagine how the reacted when it actually burned. Btw the wind follows you cuz mother nature loves u🥰

@jeanineb829 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I’m really enjoying your channel!!!

@JeriScarborough 2 жыл бұрын

I don't live too far, about 4 hours away. Never heard of this before. Cool 😎 May have to plan a road trip to see this, I love cemeteries, especially ones with significant graves.

@johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating Graveyard and story...thank you for sharing

@johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 2 жыл бұрын

Continued success with the Channel dude

@victoriabridgeman5825 2 жыл бұрын

It appears the chains need repaired badly. Why is the grave at such an awkward angle compared to other graves? Does that have to do with her being a witch too? I also noticed people have brought flowers and such. Is that to keep her from rising again?

@janquisesmith2717 2 жыл бұрын

Lol no one dies gets buried and come back alive,,,

@kekosunny6202 2 жыл бұрын

she was miss understood..she was branded as a witch for being different..they Persecuted her..for there stupidity and ignorance the poor woman died lonely and a broken heart

@AJWRAJWR Жыл бұрын

Did you know her? Or was this your imagination?

@marygarner5249 2 жыл бұрын

Always Big Thumbs UP every time absolutely love your videos

@bethglaser26 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been there, that cemetery is huge! It took my sister and I two trips to find it

@ritabeaudreault9441 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thank you for the info~!!

@veedejames721 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the stone was stolen before the town burned down?. Why would anyone do that? I'm researching videos I've seen, and ones that have just popped up that I have not. I love old History. Take care. Love, respect and positivity Always. Vee James.

@feliciasmith7993 10 ай бұрын

good on her for keeping her promise no one can keep a witch in their graves their curses will be forever

@SerenitySueGraveyards 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, just found you channel, loved this video and I'm looking forward to watching more, I do similar myself here in Ireland ❤❤

@mikeylewis889 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching your videos bud. Keep up the good work.

@cindygrout3743 2 жыл бұрын

Great video.👍 This was very interesting Keep them coming. Love your channel.🙏❤

@rezaardiansyah9144 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and peace..

@Michiganderman71 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vid buddy your doing awesome keep up the great work

@rochellehardin2970 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this story I from MS luv ur videos

@tinylichau1529 2 жыл бұрын

Love ur stories keep up the good work

@robertawishon7666 Ай бұрын

Very interesting.Thank you for this video.

@leesashriber5097 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and spooky! Another great upload!! You're a rock star 🌠✨

@katherinekibbe4254 Жыл бұрын

I didn't know we even had quicksand in Mississippi

@zuleigahanslip7689 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video

@susiecross3174 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! Happy New Year to you and yours! Thank You!🎉🎆❤

@swansfan6944 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 😯 that was interesting, thanks ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺

@carolgillis5265 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@disco0752 2 жыл бұрын

At least the directions were easy, lol! Fun vid!

@helenaopal 2 жыл бұрын

Cool story!

@terryhawkins5585 Жыл бұрын

I AM NOT AFRAID OF A WITCH 🧙‍♀️

@TheLanise 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting video great job

@patricklambert2579 2 жыл бұрын

From Boonevill Mississippi love the video

@Corgis175 2 жыл бұрын

Two eerie graves.

@Godcreatedmj1 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying this channel and the video! I’m glad God gave a resting place for them btw Is there space for the walking alive witches?

@donnavaughn5393 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you

@tx-sweet-pjg3547 2 ай бұрын

Pure evil has always existed, of course it’s a real witch’s grave ⚖️🐉🔥

@krissarasexydiva1781 2 жыл бұрын

How she died

@BackRoads1 2 жыл бұрын

Drowned in quick sand.

@JerryWilson-le6uw Ай бұрын

I made a promise when I dead I will come back and get even with those did me rough!!!. And cruise the city of Jeffersonville Indiana. If I don't get my revenge in this life I damn will in the next.