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A visit to the Union 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 Union Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   37.4738°   (37° 28' 25")

Lon:   -122.2233°   (-122° 13' 23")

The Union 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 northwest of the Union Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> of the Union Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Oakwood Community Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 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
  • Holy Cross Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 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>
  • Alta Mesa Memorial Park
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alta Mesa Memorial Park
    • The Alta Mesa Memorial Park is located in Santa Clara County
    • The Alta Mesa Memorial Park has also been known as:
    • Alta Mesa Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #7837 <5>
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
  • Skylawn Memorial Park
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • 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>
  • IOOF Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • 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
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • 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
  • Gates of Heaven Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gates of Heaven Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gates of Heaven Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gates of Heaven Cemetery is located in Santa Clara County
  • Holy Ghost Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Ghost Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Ghost Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Holy Ghost Cemetery is located in Alameda County
  • Mt. Eden Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Eden Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Eden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Eden Cemetery is located in Alameda County
  • Presbyterian Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Presbyterian Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Presbyterian Cemetery is located in Alameda County
  • Irvington Memorial Cemetery
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Irvington Memorial Cemetery
    • The Irvington Memorial Cemetery is located in Alameda County
    • The Irvington Memorial Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Fremont Memorial Park
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #7982 <5>
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park is located in Alameda County
    • Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery
      • 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 Alameda County
    • Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holy Sepulchre Cemetery is located in Alameda County
    • Golden Gate National Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 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
    • All Saints Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the All Saints Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the All Saints Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The All Saints Cemetery is located in Alameda County
    • San Lorenzo Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the San Lorenzo Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the San Lorenzo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The San Lorenzo Cemetery is located in Alameda County
    • Orange Memorial Park
      (16 miles [25.7 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
    • Cedar Lawn Memorial Park
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Lawn Memorial Park
      • The Cedar Lawn Memorial Park is located in Alameda County
      • The Cedar Lawn Memorial Park has also been known as:
      • Cedar Lawn Memorial Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #7892 <5>
    • St. Josephs Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Ohlone Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ohlone Cemetery
      • The Ohlone Cemetery is located in Alameda County
      • The Ohlone Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Ohlone Indian Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8228 <5>
    • Ohlones Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ohlones Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ohlones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ohlones Cemetery is located in Alameda County
    • Lone Tree Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within Less than 2 miles<3> of the Union Cemetery.

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

  • Redwood City
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Atherton
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • North Fair Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • 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
  • Emerald Lake Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • 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
  • Menlo Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Woodside
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • West Menlo Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • San Carlos
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Adobe Corner
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adobe Corner
    • Adobe Corner is located in San Mateo County
  • Stanford
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Escondido Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Escondido Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Escondido Village
    • Escondido Village is located in Santa Clara County
  • Palo Alto
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • The Willows
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Willows
      • The Willows is located in San Mateo County
    • East Palo Alto
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Searsville ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Searsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Searsville
      • Searsville is located in San Mateo County
    • Ladera
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ladera
      • Ladera is located in San Mateo County
    • Ventura
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ventura
      • Ventura is located in Santa Clara County
    • Belmont
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Portola Valley
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Foster City
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Laurel
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel
      • Laurel is located in San Mateo County
    • Los Altos Hills
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Highlands - Baywood Park
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Highlands
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Los Altos
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Castro City
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castro City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castro City
      • Castro City is located in Santa Clara County
    • San Mateo
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)

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 Union Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in San Mateo County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Union 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 Union 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 Union Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1786304  (Union Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1786304 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: Palo Alto
    • County: San Mateo         Elev: 8
    • Location given for GNIS #1786304 (Union 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 'straight-line' 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 Union Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.4738, Longitude: -122.2233       In this case, the coordinates for the Union 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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