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A visit to the Witless Bay Cemetery ...



Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the Witless Bay Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Witless Bay Cemetery

Lat:   47.2798°   (47° 16' 47")

Lon:   -52.8220°   (-52° 49' 19")

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Witless Bay Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Newfoundland and Labrador:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Witless Bay Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 39 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> of the Witless Bay Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Witless Bay Cemetery, with the nearest first.

    • Witless Bay
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Gallows Cove ‑ Historic
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallows Cove came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallows Cove
    • Mobile
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mobile came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mobile
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mobile <2>
    • Bay Bulls
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • The Houser
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Houser came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Houser
    • Tors Cove
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tors Cove came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tors Cove
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tors Cove <2>
    • Burnt Cove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnt Cove came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Cove
    • Seal Cove
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Bauline East
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • La Manche
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Manche came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Manche
    • Brigus South
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brigus South came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brigus South
    • Petty Harbour
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Petty Harbour came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petty Harbour
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Petty Harbour <2>
    • Continue List   (27 more) ...
      • Goulds
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goulds came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goulds
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Goulds <2>
      • Shores Cove
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shores Cove came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shores Cove
      • Admiral's Cove
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove
      • Cape Broyle
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cape Broyle came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cape Broyle
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cape Broyle <2>
      • Calvert
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvert
      • Mount Pearl
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Holyrood
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holyrood came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holyrood
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Holyrood <2>
      • Paradise
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradise came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise
      • Woodstock
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Freshwater
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Chamberlains
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chamberlains came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chamberlains
      • Cornfield
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornfield came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornfield
      • Battery
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Battery came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battery
      • Evergreen Village
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen Village came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Village
      • Foxtrap
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxtrap came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxtrap
      • Manuels
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manuels came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manuels
      • Conception Bay South
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Conception Bay South came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conception Bay South
      • Greeleytown
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greeleytown came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greeleytown
      • Upper Gullies
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Upper Gullies came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upper Gullies
      • Hopewell
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
      • Lance Cove
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Seal Cove
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Indian Pond
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Pond came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Pond
      • Woodfords
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodfords came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodfords
      • Burnt Stump
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnt Stump came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Stump
      • Newtown
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newtown came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newtown

    For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 19 miles [30.6 km]<1> of the Witless Bay Cemetery.<4>

    We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Witless Bay Cemetery, with the nearest first.

    For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

    The official website for Province of Newfoundland and Labrador: https://www.gov.nl.ca/

    Footnotes ...

    <1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Witless Bay Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 47.2798, Longitude: -52.8220    
    <2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <3>If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database.
    <4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), you can be assured that it's not complete and our list will be missing cemeteries.
    <5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
    <6>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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