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A visit to the Ford 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 Ford Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   41.2150°   (41° 12' 54")

Lon:   -92.3952°   (-92° 23' 42")

The Ford Cemetery is located in Keokuk County<2>.

The county seat for Keokuk County is located in Sigourney. Sigourney lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the northeast of the Ford Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Ford Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Akerman Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Akerman Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Akerman Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • The Akerman Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Akerman Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the southeast of Hedrick.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #94141 <6>
  • Cedar Twp. Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Cedar Twp. Memorial Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Abel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Abel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Abel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Abel Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
  • Brooks Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brooks Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brooks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brooks Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
  • Slagle Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slagle Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Slagle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Slagle Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
  • Tioga Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tioga Cemetery
    • The Tioga Cemetery is located in Mahaska County
  • Rayburn Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rayburn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rayburn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rayburn Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
  • White Oak Grove Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Oak Grove Cemetery
    • The White Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Mahaska County
  • Funk Family Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Funk Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Funk Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Funk Family Cemetery is located in Mahaska County
  • Hook Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hook Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hook Cemetery is located in Wapello County
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Kensler Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kensler Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kensler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kensler Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Funk Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Funk Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Funk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Funk Cemetery is located in Wapello County
    • Westview Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westview Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Westview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Westview Cemetery is located in Wapello County
    • Thompson Grave
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Grave
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Grave have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thompson Grave is located in Wapello County
    • McCormick Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCormick Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCormick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McCormick Cemetery is located in Wapello County
    • Hewitt Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hewitt Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hewitt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hewitt Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Jackson Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jackson Cemetery
      • The Jackson Cemetery is located in Mahaska County
    • Old Rose Hill Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Rose Hill Cemetery
      • The Old Rose Hill Cemetery is located in Mahaska County
    • Deuser Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deuser Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deuser Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Deuser Cemetery is located in Wapello County
    • Martinsburg Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martinsburg Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martinsburg Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Martinsburg Cemetery is located in Wapello County
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Jones Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • 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 Keokuk County
    • Springfield Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)

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 Ford Cemetery.

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

  • Fremont
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Hedrick
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hedrick have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedrick
    • Hedrick is located in Keokuk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 743 people
  • Highland Center
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Center
    • Highland Center is located in Wapello County
  • Exeelsior
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Exeelsior. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exeelsior
    • Exeelsior is located in Mahaska County
  • Cedar
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar
    • Cedar is located in Mahaska County
  • Kirkville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirkville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkville
    • Kirkville is located in Wapello County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 177 people
  • Martinsburg
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martinsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsburg
    • Martinsburg is located in Keokuk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 107 people
  • Wright
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wright
    • Wright is located in Mahaska County
  • Rose Hill
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Hill
    • Rose Hill is located in Mahaska County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 161 people
  • Hayesville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hayesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayesville
    • Hayesville is located in Keokuk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 48 people
  • Delta
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delta
    • Delta is located in Keokuk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 313 people
  • Keomah Village
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keomah Village
    • Keomah Village is located in Mahaska County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 99 people
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Dahlonega
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dahlonega
      • Dahlonega is located in Wapello County
    • Competine
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Competine
      • Competine is located in Wapello County
    • Chillicothe
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chillicothe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chillicothe
      • Chillicothe is located in Wapello County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 97 people
    • Pekin
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pekin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pekin
      • Pekin is located in Jefferson County
    • Sigourney
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sigourney have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sigourney
      • Sigourney is located in Keokuk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,980 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sigourney <7>
    • University Park
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Park
      • University Park is located in Mahaska County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 468 people
    • Indianapolis
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indianapolis
      • Indianapolis is located in Mahaska County
    • Eddyville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Dudley
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dudley
      • Dudley is located in Wapello County
    • Ottumwa
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Linby
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linby
      • Linby is located in Jefferson County
    • What Cheer
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Givin
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Givin
      • Givin is located in Mahaska 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 Ford Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Keokuk County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 Ford 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 Ford Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #456664  (Ford Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #456664 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: Fremont
    • County: Keokuk         Elev: 253
    • Location given for GNIS #456664 (Ford Cemetery)

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 Keokuk, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Ford Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.2150, Longitude: -92.3952       In this case, the coordinates for the Ford 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>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>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.
<7>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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