The Bell Witch Haunting: Legend and Accounts

Bell Witch legend, a purported 19th-century haunting in Tennessee. It chronicles the legend's origins, key events involving the Bell family and an entity known as the Bell Witch, and early written accounts of the phenomena. The entry further explores the legend's treatment in the 20th and 21st centuries, including skeptical evaluations and its significant presence in popular culture, such as film, television, music, and literature. Additionally, the text details the historical context and figures associated with the legend, like Martin Van Buren Ingram, whose 1894 book is considered a primary source.