What is a Residual Ghost?

A residual ghost appears at the same time and place over and over. It may appear nightly, weekly, or even yearly; but whenever it appears, it repeats the same behavior observed on previous sightings. It is believed that residual hauntings make up the vast majority of reported experiences.

If you are experiencing repeated appearances of a ghost at regular intervals, chances are it is a residual ghost. You may hear footsteps creaking up the stairs every night at midnight or hear laughter every Friday at dawn. You may see an apparition that walks the seashore mournfully searching for her long lost love or a child playing in the yard.

Source: Examiner