North Smithfield

Simon Whipple Aldrich and the Vampire’s Grasp

Simon Whipple Aldrich and the Vampire’s Grasp

In North Smithfield, RI, you’ll find a historic cemetery that contains a 19th century tombstone with a very distinct epitaph. The inscription includes some partially obscured lines at the bottom, one of which references “consumption’s vampire grasp.” Because of this captivating phrase, the grave of Simon Whipple Aldrich has entered the annals of New England vampire lore.

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