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A visit to the Hansel 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 Hansel Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   42.7067°   (42° 42' 24")

Lon:   -91.2435°   (-91° 14' 36")

The Hansel Cemetery is located in Clayton County<2>.

The county seat for Clayton County is located in Elkader. Elkader lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the northwest of the Hansel Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Hansel Cemetery.<4>

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

  • St. Michaels Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Michaels Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Michaels Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Michaels Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Mt. Harmony Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Harmony Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Harmony Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Harmony Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Old Garber Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Garber Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Garber Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Garber Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Hartshey Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hartshey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hartshey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hartshey Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Asbury Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Asbury Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Asbury Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Asbury Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Elk Creek Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bethel Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the south of Colesburg.
    • The Bethel Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Bethel Church Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2140846 <5>
  • King Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The King Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Koenig Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Koenig Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Koenig Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Koenig Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Lewis Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lewis Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Ebenezer Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ebenezer Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Hamlett Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hamlett Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hamlett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hamlett Cemetery is located in Clayton County
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #94983 <5>
    • Zion Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Brown Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Noggle Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Noggle Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Noggle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Noggle Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • St. Pauls Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Pauls Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Musfeldt Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Musfeldt Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Musfeldt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Musfeldt Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Wagner Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wagner Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wagner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wagner Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Oak Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Bolsinger Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Stock School Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stock School Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stock School Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stock School Cemetery is located in Clayton County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Hansel Cemetery.

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

  • Garber
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Garber. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garber
    • Garber is located in Clayton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 86 people
  • Elkport
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkport
    • Elkport is located in Clayton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 36 people
  • Osterdock
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osterdock
    • Osterdock is located in Clayton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 47 people
  • Wood
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood
    • Wood is located in Clayton County
  • Colesburg
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colesburg
    • Colesburg is located in Delaware County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 371 people
  • Holy Cross
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holy Cross have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holy Cross
    • Holy Cross is located in Delaware County
  • Littleport
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Littleport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Littleport
    • Littleport is located in Clayton County
  • Millville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Millville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millville
    • Millville is located in Clayton County
    • Estimated population in 2014: 29 people
  • Edgewood
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Edgewood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewood
    • Edgewood is located in Delaware County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 854 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edgewood <7>
  • Greeley
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greeley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greeley
    • Greeley is located in Delaware County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 240 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greeley <7>
  • Guttenberg
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Mederville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mederville
    • Mederville is located in Clayton County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Petersburg
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Petersburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petersburg
      • Petersburg is located in Delaware County
    • Luxemburg
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luxemburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luxemburg
      • Luxemburg is located in Dubuque County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 247 people
    • Turkey River
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Turkey River. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey River
      • Turkey River is located in Clayton County
    • Garnavillo
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Osborne
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osborne
      • Osborne is located in Clayton County
    • Oneida
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oneida have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oneida
      • Oneida is located in Delaware County
    • Almoral
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Almoral. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almoral
      • Almoral is located in Delaware County
    • Clayton Center
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton Center
      • Clayton Center is located in Clayton County
    • New Vienna
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Vienna
      • New Vienna is located in Dubuque County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 412 people
    • Cassville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cassville
      • Cassville is located in Grant County (WI)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 877 people
    • Glen Haven
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Haven
      • Glen Haven is located in Grant County (WI)
    • Elkader
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkader have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkader
      • Elkader is located in Clayton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,201 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkader <7>
    • Holy Cross
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holy Cross have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holy Cross
      • Holy Cross is located in Dubuque County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 370 people
    • North Buena Vista
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Buena Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Buena Vista
      • North Buena Vista is located in Clayton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 120 people
    • Clayton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton
      • Clayton is located in Clayton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 39 people
    • Strawberry Point
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)

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 Hansel Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Clayton County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Hansel 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 Hansel Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #457235  (Hansel Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #457235 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: Colesburg
    • County: Clayton         Elev: 266
    • Location given for GNIS #457235 (Hansel Cemetery)

The official website for Clayton County: www.claytoncountyiowa.net/

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 Clayton, 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 Hansel Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.7067, Longitude: -91.2435       In this case, the coordinates for the Hansel 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>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.
<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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