The legend of the Bell Witch of Tennessee is arguably the most famous haunting in the country, or at least the best documented. It has been the subject of books and movies across 200 years. The Bell Witch remains popular with tourists today – people can visit the Bell Witch Cave, located on the land where John Bell and his daughter, Betsy, reportedly experienced horrific manifestations between 1817 and 1821 in Adams, Tenn.
It began when John Bell spotted a mysterious creature in the cornfield with “the body of a dog and the head of a rabbit.” Soon after the sighting, the Bell children began hearing scratching noises and experiencing various disturbances, thought to be the result of a curse by a local woman with whom John had a property dispute, Kate Batts.
Pat Fitzhugh wrote: “The encounters escalated, and the Bells’ youngest daughter, Betsy, began experiencing brutal encounters with the invisible entity. It would pull her hair and slap her relentlessly, often leaving welts and hand prints on her face and body.” In 1820, John Bell died, becoming, Fitzhugh said, “the only person in history whose death was attributed to the doings of a Spirit.”
He continued: “In 1817, Bell contracted a mysterious affliction that worsened over the next three years, ultimately leading to his death. Kate took pleasure in tormenting him during his affliction, finally poisoning him one December morning as he lay unconscious after suffering a number of violent seizures.”
Mark Bere Peterson’s Hauntings, Urban Legends, Paganism & Witchcraft 
The name is Pat Fitzhugh, not George Fitzhugh. Thanks!
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Thanks, sorry for the error.
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No problem at all…. thanks!
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The Bell Witch grounds in Adam Tn are real . President Andrew Jackson knew John Bell son and he had served with John Jr. He had heard of these hauntings and wanted to find out what was there so he took some me and took a wagon pulled by hoarses and went to Adams . He had got there and his wagon froze up . The men tried to push it would not move and then a voice cried out I’ll see you tonight Andy Hahahahaha. Latw On that night Jackson was with the bell family in the Kitchen area . The story goes that a man with Jackson claimed he was a Witch hunter. When he said that the Bell Witch Attacked him started to beat him and scratch his face. He was beaten unmercifully. The man ran from the house to never return . Well that was all the proof GenJackson needed he packed his wagons up and left never to return to the bell Farm . As Quoted by Gen Jackson future president, he said I would rather face the entire British Army than face the Bell Witch !!! I have been there many times very scary . I believe there is a intelligent being there living in the Cave on the grounds . The current owner Chris Kirby whom I have had many conversations with said it’s Haunted. She is a sweet and kind lady. Her children are also kind. They have many stories to tell of poltergeist activities that have taken place throughout the cave and property. So if your looking for A Exprerience that you. Will never forget go to the Bell Cave in Adams Tn . Beware don’t ever take anything from the cave it’s bad bad bad luck ! You’ve been warned! Thank you Scott Dickens USMC .
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