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A visit to the Williams Cemetery ...


The location of the Williams Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


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 Williams Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   32.8579°   (32° 51' 28")

Lon:   -87.6764°   (-87° 40' 35")

The Williams Cemetery is located in Hale County<2>.

The county seat for Hale County is located in Greensboro. Greensboro lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the south southeast of the Williams Cemetery .

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 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 Williams Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Alabama:
  • Pages specific to Hale County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Williams 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 20 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Williams Cemetery.

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

    • Akron
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Oak Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Village
      • Oak Village is located in Hale County
    • Sawyerville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sawyerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sawyerville
      • Sawyerville is located in Hale County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sawyerville <4>
    • Powers
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powers
      • Powers is located in Hale County
    • Moundville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moundville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moundville
      • Moundville is located in Hale County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,497 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moundville <4>
    • Greensboro
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Phipps ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phipps have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phipps
      • Phipps is located in Hale County
    • Knoxville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knoxville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knoxville
      • Knoxville is located in Greene County
    • Eutaw
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Ralph
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Brush Creek
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brush Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brush Creek
      • Brush Creek is located in Perry County
    • Rosemary
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosemary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosemary
      • Rosemary is located in Hale County
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Foster's
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Union
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
        • Union is located in Greene County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 207 people
      • Forkland
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forkland
        • Forkland is located in Greene County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 583 people
      • Clinton
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinton
        • Clinton is located in Greene County
      • Duncanville
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duncanville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncanville
        • Duncanville is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Mantua
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mantua have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mantua
        • Mantua is located in Greene County
      • Lizzieville
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lizzieville
        • Lizzieville is located in Greene County
      • Newbern
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newbern have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newbern
        • Newbern is located in Hale County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 174 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 Williams Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Hale County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Williams Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Five Mile Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Five Mile Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Five Mile Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Five Mile Cemetery
    • Mt. Hebron Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Hebron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Hebron Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Hebron Cemetery
    • Wilson Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
    • Harris Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harris Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harris Cemetery
    • Springhill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Springhill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Springhill Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Springhill Cemetery
    • Martin Mission Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Mission Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Martin Mission Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Mission Cemetery
    • Akron New Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Akron New Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Akron New Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Akron New Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Havana Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Havana Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Havana Cemetery is located in Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Havana Cemetery
    • Concord Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Concord Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Concord Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Concord Cemetery
    • Mileous Chapel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mileous Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mileous Chapel Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mileous Chapel Cemetery
    • Langham Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Langham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Langham Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Langham Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Macedonia Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Macedonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Macedonia Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Macedonia Cemetery
      • Pruitt Springs Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pruitt Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pruitt Springs Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pruitt Springs Cemetery
      • Whitsitt - Perry Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitsitt - Perry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Whitsitt - Perry Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitsitt - Perry Cemetery
      • Star of Bethlehem Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Star of Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Star of Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Star of Bethlehem Cemetery
      • Sample Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sample Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sample Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sample Cemetery
      • New Haven Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Haven Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Haven Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Haven Cemetery
      • Harris Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harris Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harris Cemetery
      • Robertson Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robertson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Robertson Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robertson Cemetery
      • Rhone Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rhone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rhone Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rhone Cemetery
      • Rhodes Chapel Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rhodes Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rhodes Chapel Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rhodes Chapel Cemetery
      • Morning Star Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morning Star Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Morning Star Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morning Star Cemetery
      • Tucker Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tucker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tucker Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tucker Cemetery

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

    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 Williams Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #149476  (Williams Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #149476 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: Sawyerville
      • County: Hale         Elev: 87
      • Location given for GNIS #149476 (Williams Cemetery)

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

    Footnotes ...

    <1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
    <2>If you're interested in how the shape of Alabama's counties, including Hale, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Williams Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.8579, Longitude: -87.6764       In this case, the coordinates for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.




 

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