A visit to the Ray 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 Ray Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Ray Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

Lat:   33.2826°   (33° 16' 57")

Lon:   -86.8986°   (-86° 53' 54")

The Ray Cemetery is located in Shelby County<2>.

The county seat for Shelby County is located in Columbiana. Columbiana lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Ray Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Ray Cemetery.<4>

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

• Shiloh MB Church Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh MB Church Cemetery
  • The Shiloh MB Church Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • The Shiloh MB Church Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Shiloh Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #26231 <5>
• David Lindsay Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the David Lindsay Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the David Lindsay Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The David Lindsay Cemetery is located in Shelby County
• Cedar Grove Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Grove Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Cedar Grove Cemetery is located in Shelby County
• Cumberland Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cumberland Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cumberland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Cumberland Cemetery is located in Shelby County
• Massey Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Massey Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Massey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Massey Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
• Smithson Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smithson Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smithson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Smithson Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
• Cedar Grove Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Grove Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Cedar Grove Cemetery is located in Shelby County
• Acton Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Acton Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Acton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Acton Cemetery is located in Shelby County
• Fairington Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairington Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Fairington Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
• George Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the George Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the George Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The George Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
• Siluria Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Siluria Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Siluria Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Siluria Cemetery is located in Shelby County
• Pelham Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pelham Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pelham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Pelham Cemetery is located in Shelby County
• Continue List   (12 more) ...
  • Grace Community Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grace Community Church Cemetery
    • The Grace Community Church Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • The Grace Community Church Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Sulphur Springs Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2138568 <5>
  • Sadlers Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sadlers Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sadlers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sadlers Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Maylene Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maylene Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maylene Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Maylene Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Goodson Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goodson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goodson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Goodson Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Still Memorial Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Still Memorial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Still Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Still Memorial Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Benten Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Benten Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Benten Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Benten Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Jefferson Garden of Memories
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jefferson Garden of Memories
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jefferson Garden of Memories have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jefferson Garden of Memories is located in Jefferson County
  • Marvin Chapel Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marvin Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marvin Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Marvin Chapel Cemetery is located in Pickens County
  • Ryan Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ryan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ryan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ryan Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Black Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Black Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Black Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Black Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Oldham Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oldham Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oldham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oldham Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Miller Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Miller Cemetery is located in Shelby County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 30 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Ray Cemetery.

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

• Bamford
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bamford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bamford
  • Bamford is located in Shelby County
• Helena
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Helena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helena
  • Helena is located in Shelby County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 20,374 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Helena <6>
• Tulse
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tulse have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tulse
  • Tulse is located in Shelby County
• Falliston
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falliston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falliston
  • Falliston is located in Shelby County
• Tacoa
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tacoa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tacoa
  • Tacoa is located in Shelby County
• Greenwood
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
  • Greenwood is located in Jefferson County
• Brantleyville
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brantleyville
  • Brantleyville is located in Shelby County
• Alabaster
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alabaster have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alabaster
  • Alabaster is located in Shelby County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 33,701 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alabaster <6>
• Maylene
  (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maylene have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maylene
  • Maylene is located in Shelby County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maylene <6>
• Siluria
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Siluria have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Siluria
  • Siluria is located in Shelby County
• New Village
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Village
  • New Village is located in Jefferson County
• Saginaw
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saginaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saginaw
  • Saginaw is located in Shelby County
• Continue List   (18 more) ...
  • Mobile Junction
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mobile Junction. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mobile Junction
    • Mobile Junction is located in Jefferson County
  • Sawmill Town
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sawmill Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sawmill Town
    • Sawmill Town is located in Shelby County
  • Bessemer
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bessemer
    • Bessemer is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 26,043 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bessemer <6>
  • Pelham
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pelham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pelham
    • Pelham is located in Shelby County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,231 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pelham <6>
  • Old Jonesboro
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Jonesboro
    • Old Jonesboro is located in Jefferson County
  • Shannon
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shannon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shannon
    • Shannon is located in Jefferson County
  • McCalla
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCalla
    • McCalla is located in Jefferson County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McCalla <6>
  • Blue Creek Junction
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Creek Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Creek Junction
    • Blue Creek Junction is located in Jefferson County
  • Hoover
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoover
    • Hoover is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 85,959 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hoover <6>
  • Kimbrell
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kimbrell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimbrell
    • Kimbrell is located in Jefferson County
  • Aden
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Aden. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aden
    • Aden is located in Shelby County
  • Eddings
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eddings have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eddings
    • Eddings is located in Bibb County
  • Indian Springs Village
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Springs Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Springs Village
    • Indian Springs Village is located in Shelby County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,628 people
  • Oxmoor
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxmoor
    • Oxmoor is located in Jefferson County
  • Winetka
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Winetka. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winetka
    • Winetka is located in Jefferson County
  • Bullard Shoals ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bullard Shoals have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bullard Shoals
    • Bullard Shoals is located in Jefferson County
  • Tannehill
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tannehill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tannehill
    • Tannehill is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Lipscomb
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lipscomb have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lipscomb
    • Lipscomb is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,110 people

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

Nearby communities with newspapers ...

The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Ray Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Shelby County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Ray Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Bessemer
  • Bessemer lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the North Northwest (NNW) of the Ray Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Bessemer.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bessemer
• Pelham
  • Pelham lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Ray Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Pelham.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pelham

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either 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 Ray Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Alabama:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Shelby County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Bibb County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Chilton County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Coosa County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Jefferson County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Pickens County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Saint Clair County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Talladega County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Tuscaloosa County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Walker County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Bibb County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Alabama
  • Cemeteries of Shelby County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Alabama
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Alabama
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Alabama
  • Cemeteries of Shelby
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Ray Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the Ray Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #149350  (Ray Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #149350 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
  • Class: cemetery         Map Name: Greenwood
  • County: Shelby         Elev: 127
  • Location given for GNIS #149350 (Ray Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Shelby County: www.shelbycountyalabama.com/

The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/