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A visit to the Burton Farm Grounds 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 Burton Farm Grounds Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Burton Farm Grounds 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 Burton Farm Grounds Cemetery

Lat:   40.6528°   (40° 39' 10")

Lon:   -91.2974°   (-91° 17' 50")

The Burton Farm Grounds Cemetery is located in Lee County<2>.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> of the Burton Farm Grounds Cemetery.<4>

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

  • John Box Grounds Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John Box Grounds Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John Box Grounds Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The John Box Grounds Cemetery is located in Lee County
  • Gethsemans Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gethsemans Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gethsemans Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gethsemans Cemetery is located in Lee County
  • Hoffmeister Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hoffmeister Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hoffmeister Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hoffmeister Cemetery is located in Lee County
  • Iowa State Prison Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Iowa State Prison Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Iowa State Prison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Iowa State Prison Cemetery is located in Lee County
  • Alley Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Alley Cemetery is located in Lee County
  • Lauther Grounds Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lauther Grounds Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lauther Grounds Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lauther Grounds Cemetery is located in Lee County
  • Fairview Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Lee County
  • Jones Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jones Cemetery is located in Lee County
  • Elmwood Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elmwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elmwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Elmwood Cemetery is located in Lee County
  • Ft. Madison City Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ft. Madison City Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ft. Madison City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ft. Madison City Cemetery is located in Lee County
  • Brockway Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brockway Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brockway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brockway Cemetery is located in Lee County
  • Mothershed Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mothershed Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mothershed Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mothershed Cemetery is located in Lee County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Appanoose Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Appanoose Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Appanoose Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Appanoose Cemetery is located in Hancock County (IL)
    • Tull Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Claypoole Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Claypoole Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Claypoole Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Claypoole Cemetery is located in Lee County
    • Lost Creek Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lost Creek Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lost Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lost Creek Cemetery is located in Lee County
    • Oakland Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakland Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oakland Cemetery is located in Lee County
    • Oakland Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakland Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oakland Cemetery is located in Lee County
    • Sacred Heart Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Lee County
    • Wilson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Lee County
    • Little Family Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Family Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Little Family Cemetery is located in Hancock County (IL)
    • Myers Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Myers Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Myers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Myers Cemetery is located in Hancock County (IL)
    • Pontoosuc Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pontoosuc Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pontoosuc Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pontoosuc Cemetery is located in Hancock County (IL)
    • Terney Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Terney Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Terney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Terney Cemetery is located in Lee 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 Burton Farm Grounds Cemetery.

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

  • Fort Madison
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Niota
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Niota have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Niota
    • Niota is located in Hancock County (IL)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Niota <6>
  • Pontoosuc
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pontoosuc have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pontoosuc
    • Pontoosuc is located in Hancock County (IL)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 132 people
  • Sawyer
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sawyer
    • Sawyer is located in Lee County
    • Former names for Sawyer:
    • Atlee
    • Edwards
  • Wever
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wever have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wever
    • Wever is located in Lee County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wever <6>
  • Denmark
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Dallas City
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • South Augusta
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Augusta
    • South Augusta is located in Lee County
  • Jeffersonville ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeffersonville
    • Jeffersonville is located in Lee County
  • Nauvoo
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nauvoo
    • Nauvoo is located in Hancock County (IL)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,044 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nauvoo <6>
  • Colusa
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colusa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colusa
    • Colusa is located in Hancock County (IL)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colusa <6>
  • West Point
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Montrose
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Patterson
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patterson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patterson
      • Patterson is located in Des Moines County
    • Galland
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galland
      • Galland is located in Lee County
    • Adrian
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adrian have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adrian
      • Adrian is located in Hancock County (IL)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adrian <6>
    • Lomax
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lomax have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lomax
      • Lomax is located in Henderson County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 393 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lomax <6>
    • Franklin
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
      • Franklin is located in Lee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 132 people
    • Charleston
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charleston
      • Charleston is located in Lee County
    • New Boston
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Boston
      • New Boston is located in Lee County
    • Iowa Junction
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iowa Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iowa Junction
      • Iowa Junction is located in Henderson County (IL)
    • Middletown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middletown
      • Middletown is located in Des Moines County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 335 people
    • Sandusky
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandusky
      • Sandusky is located in Lee County
    • Carman
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carman
      • Carman is located in Henderson County (IL)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carman <6>
    • West Burlington
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Burlington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Burlington
      • West Burlington is located in Des Moines County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,875 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Burlington <6>

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 Burton Farm Grounds Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Lee County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Burton Farm Grounds Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 professional and volunteer 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 Burton Farm Grounds 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 Burton Farm Grounds Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1981355  (Burton Farm Grounds Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1981355 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: Fort Madison
    • County: Lee         Elev: 210
    • Location given for GNIS #1981355 (Burton Farm Grounds Cemetery)

The official website for Lee County: www.leecounty.org/

The official website for State of Iowa: https://www.iowa.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 Iowa's counties, including Lee, 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 Burton Farm Grounds Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6528, Longitude: -91.2974       In this case, the coordinates for the Burton Farm Grounds 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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