Proprietary House, Perth Amboy
The Proprietary House in Perth Amboy, NJ, is reportedly haunted by a woman seen in the dining room window and a Revolutionary War soldier. Visitors and trustees have also claimed to witness a spirit going up and down the back staircase, with a haunted staircase noted as a site of a past murder. A female ghost, often described as a woman in white, has been reported to appear in the dining room window. The spirits of soldiers from the Revolutionary War are believed to haunt the premises. A ghost has been observed moving up and down the staircase in the back hallway. This staircase is also mentioned as the site of a murder during the Revolution. Trustees of the house have also reported witnessing ghostly activity within the building. Last Royal Governor's Home: Built between 1762 and 1764, the house served as the home of William Franklin, the last Royal Governor of New Jersey.