A-06782-Henry Croft's home 'Mount Adelaide' in Esquimalt; built 1890. This is one of the locations Ive had a harder time finding details about, as far as the hauntings go. I would venture to guess he was of the Crowley infused variety. He died shortly before 4 oclock. Since this comment I did talk to one person who works at the mill who said he thought it was haunted as well. On his arrival Mr. Croft had lost consciousness, this he never regained. Very useful information here! I dont know if everyone would ever agree 100% on any one place though. Quite a history here. Cool, creepy place, Hi Shannon, thanks a lot for this blog page. The state has no responsibility to clean private property. On Wednesday, May 3, that year, the Hull Daily Mail headlines screamed "A ghost! Its really interesting about the bed looking to have been sat on, because many people have reported similar observations in other places reputed to be haunted. While in the room, the door slammed shut, nobody else was on that floor with me, no other patrons, just me. Thanks for the comment MC. It has a very small church with a upside down cross on the top of it. Hello. They had no children.[9]. Many do think that the building is haunted though. They started to walk closer to the back yard area and there was a huge fire pit that still had heat coming off it.. they were going to keep looking around but a man shouted out from the beginning of the driveway behind them and he said That is private land, you know? I was wondering about some of your experiences, if you dont mind me asking. Are you aware of any because I havent had any luck? I wonder how many of the reports are from incidents that took place Saturday from 3 to 11? Great share! Its the first Ive been told of a haunting in Port Alice. He moved to Canada in 1883 and became involved in logging, purchasing the sawmill in Chemainus. Sicker Railway from his copper mine to Crofton. It seems the Mansons were very kind to the miners and would help them out in hard times. There are a lot of serpent claims on and around Vancouver Island like a ridiculous amount. When his widow passed, she left it to the Salvation Army. Did you know there is an abandoned Dutch settlement on the hike out to Cape Scott? I never came across any. Wouldnt be my first rodeo having to clean up a death tbh. I just wanted to say that I am thrilled to see am web page dedicated to this! In my book I share an experience I had at Keeha Beach with a light. Also not private homes or addresses. The old wooden door to the suite was propped open by my large bin of cleaning supplies. All I can say to the above is I have been exposed enough to the above so I have the right to be a true believer. Perhaps others have seen something similar around there which is why I wanted to share. Thank you for your reply, and I will be posting more stories if they come about. From Amityville Horror to Stephen King, questionable mediums to sensational paranormal investigators, even cartoons like South Park and the Simpsons. Cameron Lake also had an entire train go off a trestle with no survivors I have been told. The regular ferry service to Vesuvius Bay crosses Stuart Channel, which is home to a boisterous population of sea lions and the occasional pod of migrating orcas. Thanks for reading my book Jaclyn! Henry is spending the weekend at Rich Aunt Ruby and Stuck-Up Steve's house whether he likes it or not, while his parents are away on holiday and Perfect Peter is . The first was a sighting of what I am sure was bigfoot. It was creepy for sure! I love the wolf story. As for the Sasquatches, Ive spent a lot of time in the bush, especially around Comox Lake, and have yet to see one. I live on Vancouver Island, near the town of Crofton. I heard the story (when I was checked into the room), crummy sleep because I kept one eye open. Coming from someone who lives in a small town of less than 800 people.. if you know who died, and we dont have a forensic crew or many cops around cause we share with the next town over.. you call it in they ask the circumstances and if the family has anyone to clean. Im still hoping to find something that I can use to add this maybe Ill just mention multiple comments below or something. Hope this helps! Out like a light turned off. Awesome site btw! I dont know. Henry sets out for revenge. It was called Jingle Pot mile when I was growing up. Hi Mary. Interestingly, Francis Rattenbury designed the building, and is said to haunt two of his other buildings in Victoria. Jingle Pot Road. Recorded in the Domesday book as having been founded by a Norman knight called Bernard the Bearded, the castle was originally constructed to protect the English border from the Welsh. I know that children are more open to spirits, and my daughters paternal grandfather was a medicine man (he has passed and we dont know much more than that about him) do you think she could carry on in life seeing and feeling the presence of spirits, or will she lose that in time? I did hear the house was haunted, but nothing specific. Thanks for sharing! The second was of an apparition of a woman with a hideous face nothing like a human face without arms and legs. Thank you Rob. Today. Ive heard from a number of people that theres a haunted hotel in Port Alberni, but I never knew which one! Thanks again. Most spelling comments get ignored but I like you Jason Wilson. In 2004,Vancouver Paranormal Societyclaimed to have captured some video evidence and the image of a bearded man in the grain of the wood. Kanaka Pete was incarcerated here before he was hanged. Also, electronic problems and issues with a door that wouldnt lock. The chief thought it would be safer to move to Massacre Island, known to them as Chauke, because then their food would be safe from animal and other tribes. Before the whole thing happened and even after which caused me to believe I could have stopped it and I felt very guilty afterwards Other times Ill have the feeling Ive forgotten something and will need it later on in the day or when something bad will happen I am still afraid of the dark since it seems to just swallow me up without enough light to protect me too, I really dont know whats wrong with me and I need someone to explain these happenings And the most recent experiences are the past months Ive been seeing and hearing things, I would hear something fall but nothing did for example Oh and this one day I saw this floating head of a darker skin colour twice just floating and watching I have a thing for attracting Whatever these things are. Find Henry Croft's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. I was on the remains of the hotel floor, and felt the typical chill associated with hauntings, despite the August weather. 07/03/2020. Very cool, Thanks again Mary! Theres a pub on the way into Sooke called, The 7 Mile. Would love to see some pictures. As a teenager my friends and I uncovered a raised concrete circle hidden away on top of somme bedrock covered in brush with a plaque reading International Gravity Circle. Always wondered what that was No explanation to be found online. I had seen her but she knew that not everyone could. SS Valencia) Aphantom ship has been reported 12 km south of Bamfield where over 100 people died during a 1906 shipwreck. I was quite a ways back and not sure if what I was seeing was accurate but I know there was something there for sure because another car was going really slow, looking in the same spot I was. The Cassidy Hotel, is another well known place for hauntings.. Considered pretty disrespectful to open one up though Im sure as kids they had no idea. Things were pretty normal up until that point. Interesting. The window he had seen the man standing in related to an attic room known as Welshmans attic. It simply was a dark object moving towards our car and assumed it was a stray day. off of jingle pot road on lee la lynn road there is a property at the end on the left hand side there are a bunch of buildings that look like churches and I had a girl and a guy with me the first time I pulled on the road millions of frogs appeared only on that road then we made it to the end and all of a sudden 3 big dogs came out of the driveway trying to attack us and the dogs had blood running out of there mouth we sped out of there and the truck I was driving was covered in blood. Ive come across other reports from the Aldred House before (not the same as Nanaimo Travel) but dont remember hearing directly from anyone working there. when we went up for breakfast and started to ask around about what happened they all said oh ya the ghosts always climb on top bunk I havent been back since. The woodshed is full of dusty folders and bloodstains on the wall. Twice I have experienced unusual sightings. Thanks for the reply! It was interesting to see that name popping up in my email. No other people in the campsite. Did you see Anthonys (original) comment/experience below? Dont think either of these witnesses have talked to any one else regarding their experiance. Henry Croft in Australia, Victoria Birth Index, 1837-1920. At first I thought it was someone on a motorized disability scooter but then I noticed there was no one on it and it was shaped like horizontal rectangular box. Its believed that the spirit is the original owner Sam Fiddicks son, who was scalded to death in the kitchen in the 1890s. I love the old house on the highway with the wooden fence. Chief Tzouhalem was a mystic who talked to spirits including a cannibal spirit that helped him kill people. As I stood soaking up the dimly lit attics heavy atmosphere, Simon explained how it may have once played host to drovers as they moved their livestock across the country. Thank you Catherine for the information! Back to Jamieson road myself and a friend once witnessed a wolf that was absolutely massive walk up to our car. 8 Haunted Houses You Can Buy Right Now. I am a member of a group called medieval chaos that is larp group in cowichan bay. It exists. We watched for almost 45 minutes and finally went to bed. As well as being remembered as the last native Welshman to hold the title Prince of Wales, Glyndr is also cherished as a Welsh folk hero. One time I was in the washroom and I heard some voice saying bang,bang,bang it creeped me out so I looked under the stall. Read more 0 Washington Avenue Grill It had many things in it that would seem could be fake (news paper articles still lying around in a shed after so many years?) Id be curious to learn what you know in more detail because it would be interesting to find out the story is more widespread than I thought. I also asked it to possess me. Lol. The source for Mt. Born in Australia, Croft moved to England at a young age and was educated there. Ive heard the Sasquatch-ghost theory before as its something a few people believe in strongly, as well as an inter-dimensional being or a forest spirit. Really, I reported the incident to M.U.F.O.N but got no response and this is the only other time I have discussed the incident (except with loved ones) I have no reason to lie about what I witnessed, because of it I lost my job so I gained nothing from it. two of the guys that were with me were crying and shaking cause we thought they were going to kill us and I know that 3 people died in the truck cause a bunch of ppl were in the bed of the pick up. I remember getting directions to it and stopping and handing the food to the oddest man in a robe. Booking is essential for both; you can book by calling 01568 780246. It has also served as family home, having been in the hands of the Croft family (with the exception of a relatively short abeyance of 177 years) since around 1055. I live in Port Hardy on the north end of the island. Am interested to find out if you have any knowledge about supernatural occurrences on Hornby Island. Old House Restaurant, Courtenay(now Locals) Poltergeist activitys been reported in this restaurant, which used to be surprisingly a house. Really interesting. Becaise he was affected by what he saw and came home because he was emotional and couldn't drive. Cant find any records of a fatal accident at Jingle Pot Rd & E.Wellington between 1995 & 1997. There is a house on Pine st., Chemainus that I used to live in, that apparently was where an acquaintances uncle killed himself. I can garentee you a good 90% of the buildings are haunted in the area including residential. Im not sure if they change locations or certain details of the stories. The location where theS.S. Valencia (above)ghost ship sank at Pachena Point is just over 5km (by water) south. Thx Rae Ive heard this as well! He was a man of wealth. Calico Tea House, Nanaimo (open) Psychics read tea leaves for customers at this location. Theres some old photos, and that name is mentioned in one of my familys histories. I also saw a strange light in the sky towards the South West of Nanaimo. I remain unconvinced that it is ethical to charge people for these services which is usually the case. Massacres were very common, unfortunately, and there are stories of spirits attached to some of these places for sure. A quick google search and i found out that Henry Croft married a daughter of Robert Densmuir who built Craigdarroch Castle - which does in fact resemble a Haunted House and is in Victoria.? It was originally built around1810. Some of those tales are attached to mansions, castles and palaces. Why didnt you go to the cops? ! So they walked up to him and my mom said Do you know what happened to the house that was right here? and he said You shouldnt snoop around on someones property, you never know what could be there Creeped out my moms brother quickly said My sister had an encounter with someone last night and we were just coming to talk to them but I guess we have the wrong house and the man smiled and said No, this is probably it.. You wouldnt believe the crazy things that happen out here and then he started walking away.. To this day my mother has not gone back. Im becoming more and more certain I need to do a post exclusively on UFO encounters on Vancouver Island; especially with the parallel to some of the First Nation myths regarding the thunderbird I dont take the show too seriously, but I like checking out Ancient Aliens once in a while (theres actually a drinking game? I picked up the book at one of our local corner store/ liquor stores, but Im sure you can find it at any book shop around here, or at a library. Im very interested in any stories you might have from Coombs. the driver of the train and two brakemen died in the train derailment at cameron lake.two diesel engines ,3 cars,and a caboose all went down there.supposed to be a great place to fish.also lots of wierd activity under the same trestle nearby. That also cared me, because I not only have to worry about her following or going with strangers but also spirits. The orbs, are they the same as what people say they see at the falls? Thats interesting. Couldnt find any other info on it except from an account of the same room which author says is fictional. People have heard unexplained footsteps in the courthouse or have felt unnatural cold patches, as well. Finally, there was a really bizarre lightening storm outside my house exactly three years to the day, exactly August, 28 2013 where the lightening stayed inside of clouds and made absolutely NO thunder whatsoever. Henry Croft's home 'Mount Adelaide' in Esquimalt; built 1890. Henry Croft in 1891 England & Wales Census. Owen Bay, Sonora IslandThe original settler of the island disappeared and was never found. [3] It was here he met Mary Jean Dunsmuir, daughter of Robert Dunsmuir, a prominent coal miner in the region. This is one of those sites Ive been really drawn to, but I hadnt been able to find out much more. Henry Croft, founder of Crofton In 1900, Henry Croft purchased land at Osborne Bay for a smelter and townsite. Amazon reviews can also hold clues as well. A wolfs eyes should also shine at night when hit with light just like any other dog/canine. The basement door, for whatever reason, would always be found open, even if you expressly would close it. I feel its not a place where one should go. And as we stood there looking at it, doors started slamming upstairs and loud thumps on the upstairs floor. In the same area on google earth there are some strange circle designs around. According to the tale, he believed he had seen the ghost of Herbert Croft. I record the stories as a folklorist. Subscribe to the blog if youd like to be notified when new posts are available. She put the fish tackle at the foot of his bed, he is why she went to go sleep downstairs. Ive found very few accounts of anything from the Port Hardy area online and I dont know anyone from there at all, so I appreciate that aspect of your story well. 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