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Throughout the process of researching, compiling, and writing this book, I was constantly reminded of the Hoosier warmth, friend-liness, and willingness to help others. A very special thanks to my friends for their support and encouragement: Eric Mundell, Jonathan Tétreault, Peggy McClelland, Ruth Harris, Ruth Holladay, Susan Richey, and Nelson Price.

Special recognition and thanks go to Joy, my Belgian shepherd, who, as always, was my confidant, my comfort, and my slave driver, unfailingly awakening me at two o’clock each morning and who throughout the many computer hours, stayed by my side.

My sincere thanks to the following people for supplying information on local ghost stories to supplement the hundreds of hours I spent in historical research among old newspapers and county histories; also, to those friends who were willing to provide photographs for the various stories:

Fun-Loving Nellie

Jeanine Rhodes—Elkhart Public Library

A Tree with Spirit

Marsha Eilers, Associate Director—Elkhart Public Library

Linda Neff—Goshen Public Library

Jeanine Rhodes—Elkhart Public Library

The Ghosts of Mason’s Bridge

Nancy Bryant, Director—Gas City-Mill Township Public Library

Peggy Garrett, Executive Liaison—Gas City Area Chamber of Commerce

Israel Jenkins House

Sara and Randy Ballinger, present owners

The Phantom of the Opera House

Judy Cowling—Historic Fairmount, Inc.

Cathy Shouse—Chronicle T

Rhonda Stoffer, Head of Indiana History and Genealogy Services—Marion Public Library

The Spirit of Hostess House

Rhoda Stoffer, Head of Indiana History and Genealogy Services—Marion Public Library

On the Banks of the Wabash

Nancy Masten, Archivist—Miami County Museum

Kentland Area Hauntings

Kyle D. Conrad, informant

Matthew Havens, informant

Cheryl Wixon Gocken, President—Iroquois County, Ill. Genealogy Society

White Wolf

Robert C. Kriebel, Staff Reporter—Lafayette Journal and C

The Legend of Hanging Rock

Moonrock

Trula Frank, Executive Director—Wabash County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

Carolyn McNagny, Executive Director—Acres, Inc.

Davonne Rogers, Library Director—North Manchester Public Library

The “De-ghoster” Twins

Joan C. Bohm, Archivist, Genealogist—Clinton County Historical Society

Janis Thornton, Editor, Family—Frankfort The Times

Ball State Student Keeps Hanging Around

Mary Lou Gentis—Muncie Public library

Jerome’s Devil Dog

Janice Blanchard—Howard County Public Library

Kokomo’s Haunted Funeral Home

Tom Carey, Lifestyle Editor—Kokomo þ

The Devil’s Creature

Tracey Chapman Jones, informant

Judy Spencer—Crawfordsville Public Library

Judy Todd—Crawfordsville The Weekly

Edna Collins Bridge

Lou Fontaine—Putnam County Public Library

Susan Harmon, Local History Assistant—Putnam County Public Library

The Odon Fires

Catherine Hackett, Reference Librarian—Clark County Public Library, Springfield, Ohio Joan Harvey, Library Services Supervisor—Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library

The Friendly Ghost

Greensburg Courthouse Ghost

Vicki Butz—Greensburg Public Library

Kathie Scheidler—Greensburg Public Library

Pat Smith, Columnist—Greensburg Daily News

Poseyville’s Haunted Library

Stanley Melburn Campbell, Director—Poseyville Public Library

The Weeping Woman of Old Hoop-Pole Township

Steve Cochran, Director—Alexandrian Public Library

Becca Goldman, Head of Community Relations—Alexandrian Public Library

Marissa Priddis, Assistant Director—Alexandrian Public Library

The Wolf Man

Bill Poor, Director—Tyson Library

Jeremy Sobecki, Assistant Manager—Versailles State Park

The Mathias Sharp House

Vevah Harris—Spencer County Visitor’s Bureau

Becky Middleton—Spencer County Public Library

The Ferree (Free) Springs Bridge Ghosts

Rebecca Cole—Sullivan Public Library

Oscar the Friendly Ghost

Sue Thomas—Evansville Public Library

The Gray Lady of Willard Library

Greg Hager, Director—Willard Library

Patricia Sides, Archivist—Willard Library