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A Visit to the Greenlawn Cemetery in West Long Branch, New Jersey—includes an event regarding a twenty-foot ghost.
History:
The history of this cemetery, includes a story about a twenty-foot ghost—a story that had the cemetery in newspapers all across the U.S. The background on the twenty-foot ghost, includes some information regarding the British author, Sir Conan Doyle.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle visiting his son's grave. After Sir Arthur Doyles' death—and his claim that he would come back after death—rumors spread that the twenty-foot ghost was his spirit.
July 1930. Crowds gathering to catch a glimpse of the twenty-foot ghost. The crowd got so large, vendors were selling hot dogs, and police had to post temporary "no parking" signs.
One newspaper's article on the ghost, with a comical photo.
“Billie” Blanchard:
Born March 31, 1910 – Died: unknown
Along with Al Hakem, was the first to see the “ghost” at Greenlawn Cemetery.
A photo of Lois (Billie's daughter) from her high school year book.
Billie's daughter, Lois, was an excellent student in school. In this article, it shows that honor students from her high school were granted a free plane ride on National Airlines.
Emma B. Smith:
Born: 1895 – Died: December 9, 1935
Left behind a husband and five children when she died the week after Thanksgiving.
This was where Emma lived on the day she died. The drove from her home, until the crashed into the light pole about 10-15 minutes away.
This is the route they took from Emma's house, to where they crashed into the light pole.
This is the location of the light post the driver hit. An incident that caused Emma and her friend to be thrown from the car onto the pavement.
