Owning Haunted History: Inside the Boyd House & Masonic Lodge with Jill Shelley

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Jill Shelley takes us deep into the fascinating world of haunted property ownership, sharing her extraordinary journey from curious paranormal investigator to the proprietor of two historically significant haunted locations.
Throughout our conversation, Jill reveals what happens when you don't just visit haunted locations – you purchase them, restore them, and develop relationships with their spiritual residents. Her first property, the historic Boyd House built in 1901, has become renowned in paranormal circles for its consistent activity and resident spirits with distinct personalities, including a gentleman named Fred and his particular wife Minnie who dislikes swearing in her home.
The discussion takes an even more fascinating turn when Jill shares details about her newer acquisition – a Masonic Lodge in Illinois with unexpected secrets. What appeared to be simply a former meeting place for Masons was revealed to have a much more colorful past as an 1861 hotel and brothel, explaining the surprising presence of children's spirits who communicate clearly through EVPs, asking to play with dolls and responding to investigators' questions.
The evidence Jill shares is compelling – from a violently slammed kitchen cupboard that sent an investigator running, to a rocking horse moving on its own in an attic with no air circulation, to spirits who play card games and communicate their moves through K2 meters and spirit boxes. Most remarkably, these interactions happen in a building with zero electrical power, eliminating many potential contamination sources.
What truly elevates this conversation is Jill's thoughtful approach to coexisting with her spiritual residents. She purchases items specifically for them based on their known preferences, sets respectful boundaries, and creates spaces where both the living and the departed can comfortably share the same historic properties. Her insights about how spirits from different time periods respond to modern investigators offer valuable lessons for anyone interested in paranormal research.
Ready to experience these haunted properties yourself? Both locations are available for overnight stays and investigations. Visit boydhouse217.com or haunted1861masonic.com to book your own encounter with history's lingering residents.

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https://haunted1861masonic.com/

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Chapters

1. First Paranormal Experiences (00:00:00)

2. Meet the Hosts of Generation X Paranormal (00:01:13)

3. Jill's Journey Into Paranormal Investigation (00:03:47)

4. The Masonic Lodge: History and Activity (00:08:57)

5. Intelligent Spirits and Communication (00:16:44)

6. EVP Evidence and Physical Activity (00:21:46)

7. The Boyd House: History and Hauntings (00:30:04)

8. Children Spirits and Family Connections (00:42:08)

9. Guest Experiences and Investigation Advice (00:50:17)

10. How to Visit Jill's Haunted Properties (00:57:42)

11. Final Thoughts and Episode Closing (01:01:02)