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The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

The Grave Talks Best of 2025šŸ¦‡| History That Haunts: Inside West Hill Manor, Part One

The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

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4.6 • 2.2K Ratings

šŸ—“ļø 5 January 2026

ā±ļø 33 minutes

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Summary

West Hill Manor in Burlington, New Jersey, is a historic treasure—one built between 1797 and 1799 in rare Federal style. But this stately home is more than a museum of early American architecture—it’s a place where history refuses to stay silent.

Psychic medium and paranormal investigator Beth O’Brien joins us on The Grave Talks to share what she’s experienced while volunteering at West Hill. A passionate advocate for its preservation, Beth has seen and felt things most visitors never do—things that suggest the spirits of West Hill are still very much present.

Within its walls, the cries of Susanna Emlen may still linger. She underwent one of the earliest known breast cancer surgeries in the United States—performed without anesthesia—and survived. Many believe she never truly left the room where it happened.

Then there’s Eliza Gurney, the manor’s second owner, whose deep friendship with President Abraham Lincoln left such an impression that one of her letters was allegedly found in his coat the night of his assassination.

But beyond the historical intrigue, modern paranormal reports make it clear—West Hill is more than a relic. Disembodied voices, phantom footsteps, unexplained touches, and even the sound of gunfire echo through the halls, suggesting something unseen remains active within.

Beth O’Brien takes us deep inside the spiritual heartbeat of the house—and why it continues to mystify everyone who steps inside.

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0:00.0

Today on the Grave Talks, History That Haunts, Inside West Hill Manor, a conversation with Beth O'Brien.

0:16.0

West Hill Manor in Burlington, New Jersey is more than a historic home.

0:20.4

It's a place where history and mystery intertwine.

0:24.9

Built between 1797 and 1799, this rare federal-style estate has witnessed extraordinary moments.

0:34.1

Inside its walls, Susanna Emlin underwent one of the first documented breast cancer surgeries in America without anesthesia and survived.

0:45.2

Many believe her spirit still lingers in the very room where her cries once echoed.

0:50.7

The manor's second owner, Eliza Gurney, forged a lasting connection with President Abraham Lincoln,

0:57.2

exchanging letters so meaningful that one was reportedly found in his pocket the night he was assassinated.

1:04.2

Yet West Hill's story isn't confined to history books.

1:08.4

Reports of footsteps across empty floors, phantom gunshots, disembodied voices,

1:13.7

and unexplained touches suggest the house is very much still alive. Today on the Grave Talks,

1:21.5

psychic medium and paranormal investigator Beth O'Brien, also a volunteer devoted to preserving

1:27.1

West Hill Manor, shares her unique perspective on why this home continues to captivate and to haunt.

1:37.2

So, Beth, thank you so much for joining me today to talk about West Hill Manor.

1:42.4

Now, this is a home that was, oh my gosh, it goes way back to

1:47.7

late 1700s there in Burlington, New Jersey. Correct. Yes, 1797 they started building this house.

1:58.3

How did you get involved with the house?

2:02.3

Thank you for having me on your show.

2:04.0

You're very welcome.

2:05.8

I got involved.

2:07.2

So some of the things that I do, one of them is I am a psychic medium, so I do readings.

2:13.0

And one of my clients had a reading and he is a mason and he said can you would you like to come to my

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