The Church of St. Barnabas in Irvington, NY, is reportedly haunted by two ghostly figures, including the apparition of Mary Isabel Benjamin, the wife of a former rector, seen in Victorian clothing knitting in a chair. She is described as a benign presence, and her image was recognized by a priest's daughter from an old photograph found in the church archives. The existence of these legends comes from a 2011 article in the local newspaper, The Hudson Independent. The Ghost of Mary Isabel Benjamin: A female figure dressed in Victorian-era clothing. She is reported to sit silently in a corner, knitting, in the church rectory. She was the wife of former rector Reverend William Henry Benjamin and lived in the rectory from 1867 until her husband's death in 1907. Her presence was noted during the late 20th century, with a priest's daughter identifying her from an archival photo.