The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Superstition

If a member of the family dies, a hole should be knocked in
the plaster of the ceiling and a lock of their hair put in it
to prevent the soul from escaping.

Submitter comment: This was learned by the informant from Michael O'Connor, who
was born in County Cork, Ireland. He was my great grandfather.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

James Callow Keyword(s): PLUGGING

Date learned: 00001930ca