Haunted Conference House

By Crusader1307

Christopher Billop lived in Staten Island, New York in the 1770s. When The American Revolution ignited – Billop supported Great Britain. He raised and commanded (Colonel) a Tory (Loyalist) Regiment and fought against His own Countrymen. Being gone often, He left His Home, called ''Conference House'', under the watchful eyes of His Slaves. But while home on leave, His Slave (perhaps wishing Her Freedom), alerted Colonial Militia and aided them in His capture. It was said that Billop's Slave held a candle in the upper floor window to signal His presence in the house. Billop was captured and imprisoned. After His release, Billop returned Home ''looking for vengeance''. Billop fought with His Slave, throwing Her down the staircase. She broke Her neck and Billop buried Her in an unknown grave. With His death in 1827, Conference House would pass on to other Family and eventually to The State of New York (which in turn made it into a Historic Site). However, many say that The Slave's Ghost can still be seen, holding Her candle on the 2nd Floor as a warning to Colonials. In other tales, people report ''hearing a physical altercation'' from inside The House – ending with what sounds like a ''person falling down The Stairs''.