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A visit to the Tomales Cemetery ...


The location of the Tomales 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 Tomales Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   38.2452°   (38° 14' 42")

Lon:   -122.9081°   (-122° 54' 29")

The Tomales Cemetery is located in Marin County<2>.

The county seat for Marin County is located in San Rafael. San Rafael lies 27 miles [43.5 km]<3> to the southeast of the Tomales Cemetery .

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 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 Tomales Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to California:
  • Pages specific to Marin 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 Tomales 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 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Tomales Cemetery.

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

    • Tomales
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Hamlet
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamlet have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamlet
      • Hamlet is located in Marin County
    • Nicks Cove
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nicks Cove
      • Nicks Cove is located in Marin County
    • Dillon Beach
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Marshall
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Bloomfield
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomfield
      • Bloomfield is located in Sonoma County
    • Valley Ford
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Bodega
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Freestone
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Bodega Bay
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Inverness
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Millerton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millerton
      • Millerton is located in Marin County
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Stony Point
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Point
        • Stony Point is located in Sonoma County
      • Occidental
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Sebastopol
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Salmon Creek
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salmon Creek
        • Salmon Creek is located in Sonoma County
      • Camp Meeker
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Cotati
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Carmet
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carmet
        • Carmet is located in Sonoma County
      • Point Reyes Station
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Penngrove
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Rohnert Park
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Graton
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Serena Del Mar
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Serena Del Mar. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Serena Del Mar
        • Serena Del Mar is located in Sonoma County
      • Petaluma
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • South Santa Rosa
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Santa Rosa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Santa Rosa
        • South Santa Rosa is located in Sonoma County

    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 Tomales Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Marin County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 17 miles [27.4 km] of the Tomales Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Bloomfield Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Bloomfield Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bloomfield Cemetery is located outside and to the west of Bloomfield.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bloomfield Cemetery
    • Bodega Calvary Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bodega Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bodega Calvary Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bodega Calvary Cemetery is located outside and to the south of Bodega.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bodega Calvary Cemetery
    • Two Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Two Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Two Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Two Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    • Bodega Bay Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bodega Bay Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bodega Bay Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bodega Bay Cemetery
    • Canfield Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Canfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Canfield Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Canfield Cemetery
    • Macedonia Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 Sonoma County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Macedonia Cemetery
    • Pleasant Hills Memorial Park
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hills Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Hills Memorial Park is located in Sonoma County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hills Memorial Park
    • Spring Hill Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spring Hill Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Hill Cemetery
    • Druids Occidental Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Druids Occidental Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Druids Occidental Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Druids Occidental Cemetery
    • Liberty Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Liberty Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
    • Sebastopol Memorial Lawn Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sebastopol Memorial Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sebastopol Memorial Lawn Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sebastopol Memorial Lawn Cemetery
    • Gilliam Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilliam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gilliam Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilliam Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Cypress Hill Memorial Park
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cypress Hill Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cypress Hill Memorial Park is located in Sonoma County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cypress Hill Memorial Park
      • Green Valley Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Green Valley Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Valley Cemetery
      • B'nai Israel Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the B'nai Israel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The B'nai Israel Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the B'nai Israel Cemetery
      • Petaluma Calvary Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery
      • Steele Family Cemetery
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Forestview Cemetery
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forestview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Forestview Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forestview Cemetery
      • Duncans Mills Cemetery
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duncans Mills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Duncans Mills Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duncans Mills Cemetery
      • Olema Cemetery
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olema Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Olema Cemetery is located in Marin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olema 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 Tomales Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1800720  (Tomales Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1800720 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: Tomales
      • County: Marin         Elev: 29
      • Location given for GNIS #1800720 (Tomales Cemetery)

    The official website for Marin County: www.co.marin.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 Marin, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Tomales Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.2452, Longitude: -122.9081       In this case, the coordinates for the Tomales 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>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.
    <6>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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