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The Grey Man of Pawleys Island and the Ghosts of the Flagg Family - Page 4

© Jill Stefko

The Grey Man was seen before the 1916 hurricane, and the ones in 1954, 1955 and 1989.

In 1954, Bill Collins and his bride were honeymooning on the island. Around 5 AM, he herd someone knock on the door. At first, he ignored it, but then thought someone needed help and answered the rappings. He saw a man in rumpled grey clothing and a grey hat pulled over his face, so Collins could not see his facial features. The man said the Red Cross had sent to to tell him to leave the island because a big storm was coming. Collins could smell brine emanating from the visitor's clothing. Suddenly, the man in grey disappeared. Collins heard the urgent tone of the man's voice and he and his wife left the island. Then, Hazel thundered onto the island.

September 19, 1989: residents Clara and Jack Moore were waking on the beach. They saw a man dressed in grey who suddenly appeared, approached them, then vanished. Clara believes he was the grey man. The couple had packed and was ready to leave the island. Midnight, September 21, Hugo was the unwelcome visitor who caused massive destruction.

So, who is the Grey Man of Pawleys Island? Is he one of the possible people who were written about or was he some unknown person who died in a hurricane? And, does it matter who he is? It is documented that he does exist....

Guiley, Rosemary Ellen, The Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spirits. ISBN: 0-8160-2846-X.

Huntsinger, Elizabeth, Ghosts of Georgetown: ''Pelican Inn of Pawleys Island'' (the Grey Man tales) www.icw-net.com/tales/greyman.com

Norman, Michael and Beth Scott, Haunted America. ISBN: 0-812-55054-4

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