Widow Susan Road, Amsterdam
Widow Susan Road in Amsterdam, NY, is reportedly haunted by the ghost of Susan Thomas, a widow who roams the road at night, dressed in white and weeping as she searches for her husband's grave. The legend says her spirit is unable to rest because her husband was buried in an unknown location, possibly separate from her own resting place in Green Hill Cemetery. The ghost is often seen near the road, and local lore suggests saying "Widow Susan" three times may make her apparition appear. Susan Thomas immigrated from Scotland and married Harmanus DeGraff in 1838. She became a widow after his death around 1848 and managed the family farm, becoming known locally as "Widow Susan". Susan died in 1892 and was buried in Green Hill Cemetery. However, her husband's grave location is unknown, and she is thought to be searching for it. Her spirit is said to wander Widow Susan Road in a white dress, crying and looking for her husband's grave. The tragedy and strong emotions surrounding her loss are often cited as reasons for her lingering presence. People have reported seeing the woman in white walking the road at night, particularly near the cemeteries. Some stories claim that if you say "Widow Susan" three times, her apparition will appear or strange events will occur.