Burrowes Mansion...

Located in Matawan, Burrowes Mansion is an early-18th century home known for its Georgian-style architecture and protective ghost. The original owners of Burrowes Mansion were American army Maj. John Burrowes Jr. and his wife, Margaret. In 1776, British troops stormed the mansion to find Maj. Burrowes, who already had fled. Margaret Burrowes blocked the entryway to the home and boldly refused when a British soldier demanded her shawl to staunch his wounds. The soldier retaliated by stabbing Margaret through the chest with his bayonet, killing her almost instantly. Visitors report seeing Margaret's ghost standing at the doorway of Burrowes Mansion, guarding her home against intruders.

Burrowes Mansion is located in Matawan, NJ

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