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Yankee (Jan. 19, 2022) reported that Louis Roy, who bought the house in 1917, spun tales of Mary's ghost and buried pirate treasure for paying visitors, and that the story has since been debunked. Source: Yankee.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.
Real history
The house was built by Robert Wallace, a son of Mary Wallace, who was born at sea in 1720 and, in the traditional account, spared by pirates; she never lived in it (Yankee).
In recent news, WMUR reported on Jan. 26, 2025, that the Henniker Historical Society offered a reward after the granite marker outside the house disappeared (WMUR).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
Then and now
Public access
Private residence The house is a private home; Yankee reported in 2022 that its owners still contend with ghost hunters and trespassers (Yankee). Pin is approximate. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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