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A visit to the Saint Johns 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 St. Johns Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the St. Johns 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 St. Johns Cemetery

Lat:   37.5483°   (37° 32' 53")

Lon:   -122.3369°   (-122° 20' 12")

The St. Johns Cemetery is located in San Mateo County<2>.

The county seat for San Mateo County is located in Redwood City. Redwood City lies just to the southeast of the St. Johns Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> of the St. Johns Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Skylawn Memorial Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Skylawn Memorial Park
    • The Skylawn Memorial Park is located in San Mateo County
    • The Skylawn Memorial Park has also been known as:
    • Skylawn Memorial Gardens
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8376 <5>
  • Golden Gate National Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Golden Gate National Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Golden Gate National Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Golden Gate National Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
  • IOOF Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the IOOF Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the IOOF Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The IOOF Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
  • Pilarcitos Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pilarcitos Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pilarcitos Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pilarcitos Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
  • Orange Memorial Park
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Orange Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Orange Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Orange Memorial Park is located in San Mateo County
  • Union Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Union Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
  • Golden Hill Memorial Park
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Golden Hill Memorial Park
    • The Golden Hill Memorial Park is located in San Mateo County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Golden Hill Memorial Park is located in Colma.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1901558 <5>
  • Hoy Sun Memorial Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hoy Sun Memorial Cemetery
    • The Hoy Sun Memorial Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hoy Sun Memorial Cemetery is located in Colma.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1967519 <5>
  • Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
    • The Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Colma.
    • The Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Holy Cross Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8038 <5>
  • Hills of Eternity Memorial Park
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hills of Eternity Memorial Park
    • The Hills of Eternity Memorial Park is located in San Mateo County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hills of Eternity Memorial Park is a very large cemetery that is located in Colma.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8027 <5>
  • Cypress Lawn Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cypress Lawn Cemetery
    • The Cypress Lawn Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Cypress Lawn Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Colma.
    • The Cypress Lawn Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #7927 <5>
  • Russian Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Russian Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Russian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Russian Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Chinese Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chinese Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chinese Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chinese Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • Holy Cross Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Cross Cemetery
      • The Holy Cross Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • The Holy Cross Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #529867 <5>
    • Oakwood Community Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakwood Community Cemetery
      • The Oakwood Community Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • The Oakwood Community Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Convent Of The Sacred Heart Cemetery
    • Olivet Memorial Park
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olivet Memorial Park
      • The Olivet Memorial Park is located in San Mateo County
      • The Olivet Memorial Park has also been known as:
      • Mt. Olivet Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8239 <5>
    • Serbian Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Serbian Cemetery
      • The Serbian Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Serbian Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Colma.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8362 <5>
    • Home of Peace Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Home of Peace Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Home of Peace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Home of Peace Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • Japanese Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Japanese Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Japanese Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Japanese Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • Salem Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Salem Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • Italian Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Italian Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Italian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Italian Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • Greenlawn Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenlawn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenlawn Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • Woodlawn Memorial Park
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Memorial Park
      • The Woodlawn Memorial Park is located in San Mateo County
      • The Woodlawn Memorial Park has also been known as:
      • Woodlawn Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8458 <5>
    • Chinese Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chinese Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chinese Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chinese Cemetery is located in San Mateo County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the St. Johns Cemetery.

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

  • Highlands - Baywood Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Highlands
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highlands
    • Highlands is located in San Mateo County
  • Laurel
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel
    • Laurel is located in San Mateo County
  • San Mateo
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Burlingame
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Belmont
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Hillsborough
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Foster City
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Millbrae
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • San Carlos
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Emerald Lake Hills
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Lake Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Lake Hills
    • Emerald Lake Hills is located in San Mateo County
  • El Granada
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Half Moon Bay
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Redwood City
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • San Bruno
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • South San Francisco
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Adobe Corner
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adobe Corner
      • Adobe Corner is located in San Mateo County
    • Woodside
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Brisbane
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Atherton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • North Fair Oaks
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Fair Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Fair Oaks
      • North Fair Oaks is located in San Mateo County
    • Pacifica
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Fairway Park
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Park
      • Fairway Park is located in San Mateo County
    • Montara
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Moss Beach
      (9 miles [14.5 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 St. Johns Cemetery. The following communities are located in San Mateo County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 St. Johns 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 St. Johns Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #234605  (Saint Johns Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #234605 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: San Mateo
    • County: San Mateo         Elev: 85
    • Location given for GNIS #234605 (Saint Johns Cemetery)

The official website for San Mateo County: www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/

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 San Mateo, 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 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 St. Johns Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.5483, Longitude: -122.3369       In this case, the coordinates for the St. Johns 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.
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