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A visit to the Holsworth Cemetery ...


The location of the Holsworth 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 Holsworth Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   40.7489°   (40° 44' 56")

Lon:   -91.7877°   (-91° 47' 15")

The Holsworth Cemetery is located in Van Buren County<2>.

The county seat for Van Buren County is located in Keosauqua. Keosauqua lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the west of the Holsworth Cemetery .

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 Holsworth Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Iowa:
  • Pages specific to Van Buren 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 Holsworth 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Holsworth Cemetery.

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

    • Bonaparte
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonaparte have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonaparte
      • Bonaparte is located in Van Buren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 405 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bonaparte <4>
    • Big Mound
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Mound
      • Big Mound is located in Lee County
    • Stockport
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Farmington
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Russellville ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russellville
      • Russellville is located in Lee County
      • Russellville has also been known as:
      • Doantown
    • Hillsboro
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsboro
      • Hillsboro is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 173 people
    • Primrose
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Primrose
      • Primrose is located in Lee County
    • Mount Hamill
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Hamill
      • Mount Hamill is located in Lee County
      • Former names for Mount Hamill:
      • Courtwright
      • Hamill
    • Houghton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Houghton
      • Houghton is located in Lee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 135 people
    • White Lane ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Lane
      • White Lane is located in Lee County
    • Keosauqua
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Acasto
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acasto
      • Acasto is located in Clark County (MO)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Kilbourn
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kilbourn
        • Kilbourn is located in Van Buren County
      • Mount Sterling
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Sterling have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Sterling
        • Mount Sterling is located in Van Buren County
        • Estimated population in 2012: 36 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Sterling <4>
      • Anson
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anson
        • Anson is located in Clark County (MO)
      • Salem
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
        • Salem is located in Henry County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 380 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salem <4>
      • Athens
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athens
        • Athens is located in Clark County (MO)
      • Croton
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Croton
        • Croton is located in Lee County
      • Birmingham
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birmingham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birmingham
        • Birmingham is located in Van Buren County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 423 people
      • Donnellson
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Pilot Grove
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilot Grove
        • Pilot Grove is located in Lee County
      • Saint Paul
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Paul have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Paul
        • Saint Paul is located in Lee County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 123 people
      • Chambersburg
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chambersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chambersburg
        • Chambersburg is located in Clark County (MO)
      • Franklin
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
        • Franklin is located in Lee County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 132 people
      • Oakland Mills
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland Mills
        • Oakland Mills is located in Henry 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 Holsworth Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Van Buren County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Holsworth Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Vale Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Vale Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vale Cemetery
    • Dunn Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dunn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dunn Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dunn Cemetery
    • Blackmore Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blackmore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Blackmore Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blackmore Cemetery
    • Chapman Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chapman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chapman Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chapman Cemetery
    • White Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The White Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery
    • Farnum Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Farnum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Farnum Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Farnum Cemetery
    • Stone - Tree Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stone - Tree Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stone - Tree Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stone - Tree Cemetery
    • Bentonsport Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bentonsport Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bentonsport Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bentonsport Cemetery
    • New Lexington Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Lexington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Lexington Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Lexington Cemetery
    • Bonaparte Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bonaparte Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bonaparte Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bonaparte Cemetery
    • Snyder Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Snyder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Snyder Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Snyder Cemetery
    • Wallingford Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wallingford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wallingford Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wallingford Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Dibble Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dibble Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dibble Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dibble Cemetery
      • Vernon Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vernon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Vernon Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vernon Cemetery
      • Reed's Creek Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reed's Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Reed's Creek Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reed's Creek Cemetery
      • Trumbo Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trumbo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Trumbo Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trumbo Cemetery
      • Columbus Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Columbus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Columbus Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Columbus Cemetery
      • Robb Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Robb Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robb Cemetery
      • Bradford Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bradford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bradford Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bradford Cemetery
      • Cave Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cave Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cave Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cave Cemetery
      • Bayles Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bayles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bayles Cemetery is located in Lee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bayles 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 Holsworth Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #457569  (Holsworth Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #457569 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: Bonaparte
      • County: Van Buren         Elev: 214
      • Location given for GNIS #457569 (Holsworth 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 Van Buren, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Holsworth Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.7489, Longitude: -91.7877       In this case, the coordinates for the Holsworth 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.




 

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