THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The Old Windham Inn is said to be haunted by Elizabeth “Betsy” Shaw, who was executed in the 18th century after being convicted in connection with the death of her newborn child. Local legend holds that her restless spirit continues to linger around the former inn and surrounding property.
The old inn, now an apartment building, is said to be haunted by Elizabeth (Betsy) Shaw. When unmarried Betsy turned up pregnant in 1744, the townspeople scorned and taunted her, even speculating that her own father could be the father of her baby. The child vanished after it was born, and was found dead near a cliff. Betsy’s father turned her in, some say to keep himself from being blamed. She was found guilty by an all-male jury and was hanged. Her ghost can be seen walking along the road and at the former site of the Old Windham Inn.