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A visit to the Bluff Head 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 Bluff Head Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   41.4073°   (41° 24' 26")

Lon:   -72.6970°   (-72° 41' 49")

The Bluff Head Cemetery is located in New Haven County<2>.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> of the Bluff Head Cemetery.<4>

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

  • West Side Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Side Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Side Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The West Side Cemetery is located in New Haven County
  • Summer Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Summer Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Summer Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Summer Hill Cemetery is located in New Haven County
  • Pine Orchard Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Orchard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Orchard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pine Orchard Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
  • Emmanuel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emmanuel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emmanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Emmanuel Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
  • Stone House Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stone House Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stone House Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stone House Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
  • St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery is located in New Haven County
  • Marcus Cooke Memorial Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marcus Cooke Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marcus Cooke Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Marcus Cooke Memorial Park is located in New Haven County
  • Northford Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Northford Cemetery
    • The Northford Cemetery is located in New Haven County
  • Nut Plains Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nut Plains Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nut Plains Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Nut Plains Cemetery is located in New Haven County
  • Lane District Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lane District Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lane District Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lane District Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
  • Little City Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little City Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Little City Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
  • In Memoriam Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the In Memoriam Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the In Memoriam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The In Memoriam Cemetery is located in New Haven County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Holy Trinity Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Trinity Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Trinity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holy Trinity Cemetery is located in New Haven County
    • Center Street Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Center Street Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Center Street Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Center Street Cemetery is located in New Haven County
    • St. Casimir's Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • All Saints Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the All Saints Cemetery
      • The All Saints Cemetery is located in New Haven County
    • Bare Plain Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bare Plain Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bare Plain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bare Plain Cemetery is located in New Haven County
    • St. Johns Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • 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 New Haven County
    • Evergreen Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
    • Southwest Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Southwest Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Southwest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Southwest Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
    • Parker Hill Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parker Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parker Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Parker Hill Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
    • Burr District Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burr District Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burr District Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Burr District Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
    • Ponset Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ponset Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ponset Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ponset Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
    • Old Ponset Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Ponset Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Ponset Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Ponset Cemetery is located in Middlesex 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 Bluff Head Cemetery.

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

  • Durham
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Durham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Durham
    • Durham is located in Middlesex County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,137 people
  • Northford
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • North Madison
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for North Madison. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Madison
    • North Madison is located in New Haven County
  • North Branford
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Branford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Branford
    • North Branford is located in New Haven County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,066 people
  • Guilford
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Guilford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guilford
    • Guilford is located in New Haven County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 22,043 people
  • Madison
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madison have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madison
    • Madison is located in New Haven County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,924 people
  • Little City
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little City
    • Little City is located in Middlesex County
  • Durham
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • North Branford
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Branford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Branford
    • North Branford is located in New Haven County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for North Branford <6>
  • Killingworth
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Killingworth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Killingworth
    • Killingworth is located in Middlesex County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,340 people
  • Wallingford
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallingford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallingford
    • Wallingford is located in New Haven County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 44,076 people
  • Clintonville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clintonville
    • Clintonville is located in New Haven County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Killingworth
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Middlefield
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middlefield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middlefield
      • Middlefield is located in Middlesex County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,350 people
    • Middlefield
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middlefield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middlefield
      • Middlefield is located in Middlesex County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middlefield <6>
    • Wallingford
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • North Haven
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Haven
      • North Haven is located in New Haven County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 23,556 people
    • Totoket
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Totoket. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Totoket
      • Totoket is located in New Haven County
    • Guilford
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Haddam
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haddam have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haddam
      • Haddam is located in Middlesex County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,150 people
    • Ponset
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ponset. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ponset
      • Ponset is located in Middlesex County
    • Yalesville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • North Haven
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Higganum
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Middletown
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middletown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middletown
      • Middletown is located in Middlesex County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 46,013 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 Bluff Head Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in New Haven County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #205597  (Bluff Head Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #205597 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: Durham
    • County: New Haven         Elev: 95
    • Location given for GNIS #205597 (Bluff Head Cemetery)

The official website for State of Connecticut: https://portal.ct.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 Connecticut's counties, including New Haven, 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 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 Bluff Head Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.4073, Longitude: -72.6970       In this case, the coordinates for the Bluff Head 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.
<7>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.




 

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