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A visit to the Melrose Abbey 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 Melrose Abbey Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Melrose Abbey 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 Melrose Abbey Cemetery

Lat:   33.7931°   (33° 47' 35")

Lon:   -117.8953°   (-117° 53' 43")

The Melrose Abbey Cemetery is located in Orange County<2>.

The county seat for Orange County is located in Santa Ana. Santa Ana lies just to the south southeast of the Melrose Abbey Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> of the Melrose Abbey Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Anaheim Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anaheim Cemetery
    • The Anaheim Cemetery is located in Orange County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Anaheim Cemetery is located in Anaheim.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #7838 <5>
  • Holy Cross Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Cross Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Cross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Holy Cross Cemetery is located in Orange County
  • Fairhaven Memorial Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairhaven Memorial Park
    • The Fairhaven Memorial Park is located in Orange County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Fairhaven Memorial Park is a very large cemetery that is located in Santa Ana.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #7965 <5>
  • Santa Ana Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Santa Ana Cemetery
    • The Santa Ana Cemetery is located in Orange County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Santa Ana Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Santa Ana.
    • The Santa Ana Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8351 <5>
  • St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
    • The St. John's Lutheran Cemetery is located in Orange County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Santa Ana.
    • The St. John's Lutheran Cemetery has also been known as:
    • New St. John Lutheran Cemetery
    • New St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
    • St. Johns Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8324 <5>
  • Magnolia Memorial Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Magnolia Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Magnolia Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Magnolia Memorial Park is located in Orange County
  • Westminster Memorial Park
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westminster Memorial Park
    • The Westminster Memorial Park is located in Orange County
    • The Westminster Memorial Park has also been known as:
    • Central Memorial Park
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8437 <5>
  • Loma Vista Memorial Park
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Loma Vista Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Loma Vista Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Loma Vista Memorial Park is located in Orange County
  • Harbor Lawn - Mt. Olive Memorial Park
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harbor Lawn - Mt. Olive Memorial Park
    • The Harbor Lawn - Mt. Olive Memorial Park is located in Orange County
    • The Harbor Lawn - Mt. Olive Memorial Park has also been known as:
    • Harbor Rest Memorial Park
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #790425 <5>
  • Cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre is located in Orange County
  • Good Shepherd Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Good Shepherd Cemetery
    • The Good Shepherd Cemetery is located in Orange County
    • The Good Shepherd Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Huntington Beach Cemetery
    • Roselawn Cemetery
  • The Good Shepherd Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Good Shepherd Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Good Shepherd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Good Shepherd Cemetery is located in Orange County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Yorba Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Yorba Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Yorba Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Yorba Cemetery is located in Orange County
    • Memory Garden Memorial Park
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Memory Garden Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Memory Garden Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Memory Garden Memorial Park is located in Orange County
    • Forest Lawn Memorial Park
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Lawn Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Forest Lawn Memorial Park is located in Orange County
    • Artesia Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Artesia Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Artesia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Artesia Cemetery is located in Los Angeles County
    • Pacific View Memorial Park
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pacific View Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pacific View Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pacific View Memorial Park is located in Orange County
    • Queen of Heaven Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Queen of Heaven Cemetery
      • The Queen of Heaven Cemetery is located in Los Angeles County
    • Olive Grove Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olive Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olive Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Olive Grove Cemetery is located in Los Angeles County
    • Little Lake Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Paradise Memorial Park
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paradise Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paradise Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Paradise Memorial Park is located in Los Angeles County
    • Young Israel Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Israel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Young Israel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Young Israel Cemetery is located in Los Angeles County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Melrose Abbey Cemetery.

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

  • Garden Grove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Anaheim
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Orange
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Marlboro
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marlboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marlboro
    • Marlboro is located in Orange County
  • Santa Ana
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Bolsa
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bolsa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bolsa
    • Bolsa is located in Orange County
  • Villa Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Wanda ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wanda have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wanda
    • Wanda is located in Orange County
  • Green Lantern Village
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Lantern Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Lantern Village
    • Green Lantern Village is located in Orange County
  • Fullerton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Tustin
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Panorama Heights
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panorama Heights
    • Panorama Heights is located in Orange County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Placentia
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Stanton
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Westminster
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Midway City
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Fountain Valley
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • North Tustin
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Tustin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Tustin
      • North Tustin is located in Orange County
    • Atwood
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Barber City
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barber City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barber City
      • Barber City is located in Orange County
    • Wintersburg
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wintersburg
      • Wintersburg is located in Orange County
    • Cowan Heights
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cowan Heights
      • Cowan Heights is located in Orange County
    • Buena Park
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Brea
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brea
      • Brea is located in Orange County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 44,484 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brea <6>
    • Anaheim Hills
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Yorba Linda
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Cypress
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)

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 Melrose Abbey Cemetery. The following communities are located in Orange County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 Melrose Abbey Cemetery:

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 Melrose Abbey Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #245755  (Melrose Abbey)
    • Note: GNIS record #245755 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: Anaheim
    • County: Orange         Elev: 42
    • Location given for GNIS #245755 (Melrose Abbey)

The official website for Orange County: www.oc.ca.gov/

The official website for State of California: https://www.ca.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 California's counties, including Orange, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Melrose Abbey Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.7931, Longitude: -117.8953       In this case, the coordinates for the Melrose Abbey Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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