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A visit to the Jones Cemetery ...


The location of the Jones 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 Jones Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   30.8552°   (30° 51' 18")

Lon:   -84.0266°   (-84° 1' 35")

The Jones Cemetery is located in Thomas County<2>.

The county seat for Thomas County is located in Thomasville. Thomasville lies just to the east southeast of the Jones Cemetery .

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 Jones Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Georgia:
  • Pages specific to Thomas 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 Jones 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 19 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Jones Cemetery.

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

    • Dewey City
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dewey City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dewey City
      • Dewey City is located in Thomas County
    • Thomasville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Fredonia
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredonia
      • Fredonia is located in Thomas County
    • Ochlocknee
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ochlocknee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ochlocknee
      • Ochlocknee is located in Thomas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 678 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ochlocknee <4>
    • Midway
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
      • Midway is located in Grady County
    • Woodland
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland
      • Woodland is located in Grady County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 353 people
    • Cairo
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Boston
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Coolidge
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Spence
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spence
      • Spence is located in Grady County
    • Meigs
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Miccosukee
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Continue List   (7 more) ...
      • Barwick
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Whigham
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Pavo
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Calvary
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Pelham
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Dixie
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Cotton
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)

    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 Jones Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Thomas County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Boston
      • Boston lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Jones Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Boston.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boston
    • Coolidge
    • Meigs
      • Meigs lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the North Northwest (NNW) of the Jones Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Meigs.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meigs
    • Monticello
    • Pavo
      • Pavo lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Jones Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Pavo.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pavo
    • Pelham
      • Pelham lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> to the North Northwest (NNW) of the Jones Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Pelham.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pelham

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 29 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Jones Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Hadley Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hadley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hadley Cemetery is located in Thomas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hadley Cemetery
    • The Flipper Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Old Cemetery #1
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • The Old Cemetery #1 is located in Thomas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Cemetery #1
    • Old Cemetery #2
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • The Old Cemetery #2 is located in Thomas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Cemetery #2
    • Hebrew Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hebrew Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hebrew Cemetery is located in Thomas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hebrew Cemetery
    • Magnolia Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Magnolia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Magnolia Cemetery is located in Thomas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Magnolia Cemetery
    • Peaceful Rest Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peaceful Rest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Peaceful Rest Cemetery is located in Thomas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peaceful Rest Cemetery
    • Barnetts Creek Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnetts Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Barnetts Creek Cemetery is located in Thomas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnetts Creek Cemetery
    • Laurel Hill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • The Laurel Hill Cemetery is located in Thomas County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Laurel Hill Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Thomasville.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laurel Hill Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #34925 <6>
    • Pine Park Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Park Cemetery is located in Grady County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Park Cemetery
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Thomas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
    • Mt. Nebo MB Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Mt. Nebo MB Church Cemetery is located in Grady County
      • The Mt. Nebo MB Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Mt. Nebo Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Nebo MB Church Cemetery
    • Continue List   (17 more) ...
      • Pierce Chapel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pierce Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pierce Chapel Cemetery is located in Grady County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pierce Chapel Cemetery
      • Pebble Hill Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pebble Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pebble Hill Cemetery is located in Thomas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pebble Hill Cemetery
      • Pebble Hill Workers Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pebble Hill Workers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pebble Hill Workers Cemetery is located in Thomas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pebble Hill Workers Cemetery
      • Vann Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vann Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Vann Cemetery is located in Thomas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vann Cemetery
      • Sunset Memorial Gardens
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunset Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sunset Memorial Gardens is located in Thomas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunset Memorial Gardens
      • Midway Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Midway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Midway Cemetery is located in Thomas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Midway Cemetery
      • Fredonia Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fredonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fredonia Cemetery is located in Thomas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fredonia Cemetery
      • Singletary Cemetery #1
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Singletary Cemetery #1 have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Singletary Cemetery #1 is located in Thomas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Singletary Cemetery #1
      • Walden Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Walden Cemetery is located in Thomas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walden Cemetery
      • Montgomery Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Montgomery Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Montgomery Cemetery is located in Grady County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Montgomery Cemetery
      • Singletary Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Singletary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Singletary Cemetery is located in Grady County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Singletary Cemetery
      • Bold Springs Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bold Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bold Springs Cemetery is located in Grady County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bold Springs Cemetery
      • Sinkola Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sinkola Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sinkola Cemetery is located in Thomas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sinkola Cemetery
      • Beverly Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beverly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Beverly Cemetery is located in Thomas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beverly Cemetery
      • Wilson Cemetery #2
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery #2 have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wilson Cemetery #2 is located in Thomas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery #2
      • Springhill Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Springhill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Springhill Cemetery is located in Thomas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Springhill Cemetery
      • Hendry Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hendry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hendry Cemetery is located in Thomas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hendry 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 Jones Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #316208  (Jones Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #316208 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: Pine Park
      • County: Thomas         Elev: 75
      • Location given for GNIS #316208 (Jones Cemetery)

    The official website for Thomas County: www.thomascountyboc.org/

    The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.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 Georgia's counties, including Thomas, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Jones Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.8552, Longitude: -84.0266       In this case, the coordinates for the Jones 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>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.
    <6>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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