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A visit to the Wilson 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 Wilson Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   43.3532°   (43° 21' 11")

Lon:   -116.6557°   (-116° 39' 20")

The Wilson Cemetery is located in Owyhee County<2>.

The county seat for Owyhee County is located in Murphy. Murphy lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the south southeast of the Wilson Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 25 miles [40.2 km] of the Wilson Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Reynolds Creek Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reynolds Creek Cemetery
    • The Reynolds Creek Cemetery is located in Owyhee County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Reynolds Creek Cemetery is located 27 miles [43.5 km]<3> to the north of Nampa.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #205838 <5>
  • Peaceful Valley Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peaceful Valley Cemetery
    • The Peaceful Valley Cemetery is located in Canyon County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Peaceful Valley Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the west of Marsing.
    • The Peaceful Valley Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Knowlton Heights Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2153586 <5>
  • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
  • Kuna Pioneer Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kuna Pioneer Cemetery
    • The Kuna Pioneer Cemetery is located in Ada County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Kuna Pioneer Cemetery is located in Kuna.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2162557 <5>
  • Kuna Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kuna Cemetery
    • The Kuna Cemetery is located in Ada County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Kuna Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Kuna.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1970611 <5>
  • Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
  • Marsing - Homedale Cemetery
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marsing - Homedale Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marsing - Homedale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Marsing - Homedale Cemetery is located in Owyhee County
  • Kohlerlawn Cemetery
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kohlerlawn Cemetery
    • The Kohlerlawn Cemetery is located in Canyon County
    • The Kohlerlawn Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Nampa City Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #494975 <5>
  • Jacob Reuben Graves
    (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jacob Reuben Graves
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jacob Reuben Graves have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jacob Reuben Graves is located in Owyhee County
  • Rockville Cemetery
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rockville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rockville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rockville Cemetery is located in Malheur County (OR)
  • Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pleasant Ridge Cemetery is located in Canyon County
  • Meridian Cemetery
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Five Mile Cemetery
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Five Mile Cemetery
      • The Five Mile Cemetery is located in Ada County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Five Mile Cemetery is located in Meridian.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2262697 <5>
    • Lower Fairview Cemetery
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lower Fairview Cemetery
      • The Lower Fairview Cemetery is located in Ada County
      • The Lower Fairview Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Fairview Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #80460 <5>
    • Canyon Hill Cemetery
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Canyon Hill Cemetery
      • The Canyon Hill Cemetery is located in Canyon County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Canyon Hill Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Caldwell.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #80424 <5>
    • Greenleaf Cemetery
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenleaf Cemetery
      • The Greenleaf Cemetery is located in Canyon County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Greenleaf Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southeast of Greenleaf.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1405947 <5>
    • Pioneer Cemetery
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pioneer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pioneer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pioneer Cemetery is located in Owyhee County
    • Fairview Cemetery
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Fargo Cemetery
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fargo Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fargo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fargo Cemetery is located in Canyon County
    • Camp Lyon Cemetery
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Camp Lyon Cemetery
      • The Camp Lyon Cemetery is located in Malheur County (OR)
    • Cloverdale Memorial Park
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Terrace Lawn Memorial Gardens
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Terrace Lawn Memorial Gardens
      • The Terrace Lawn Memorial Gardens is located in Ada County
      • The Terrace Lawn Memorial Gardens has also been known as:
      • Terrace Lawn Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #80661 <5>

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Wilson Cemetery.

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

  • Walters Ferry
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walters Ferry
    • Walters Ferry is located in Canyon County
  • Melba
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Melba have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melba
    • Melba is located in Canyon County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 553 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Melba <6>
  • Bowmont
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowmont
    • Bowmont is located in Canyon County
  • Murphy
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murphy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphy
    • Murphy is located in Owyhee County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Murphy <6>
  • Riverside
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside
    • Riverside is located in Canyon County
  • Kings Corner
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Corner
    • Kings Corner is located in Canyon County
  • Swan Falls
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swan Falls
    • Swan Falls is located in Ada County
  • Marsing
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Kuna
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Nampa
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nampa
    • Nampa is located in Canyon County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 103,215 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nampa <6>
  • Huston
    (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huston
    • Huston is located in Canyon County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Huston <6>
  • Caldwell
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Weitz
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weitz
      • Weitz is located in Canyon County
    • Meridian
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Silver City
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Greenleaf
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
    • Homedale
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homedale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homedale
      • Homedale is located in Owyhee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,830 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Homedale <6>
    • De Lamar ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for De Lamar
      • De Lamar is located in Owyhee County
    • Oreana
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oreana
      • Oreana is located in Owyhee County
    • Middleton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Wilder
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Star
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star
      • Star is located in Ada County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,259 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Star <6>
    • Notus
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Notus have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Notus
      • Notus is located in Canyon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 634 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Notus <6>
    • Empire City ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Empire City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Empire City
      • Empire City is located in Owyhee County
    • Boise Junction
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boise Junction
      • Boise Junction is located in Ada 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 Wilson Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Owyhee County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Wilson 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 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 Wilson 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 Wilson Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #376282  (Wilson Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #376282 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: Wilson Peak
    • County: Owyhee         Elev: 720
    • Location given for GNIS #376282 (Wilson Cemetery)

The official website for Owyhee County: www.owyheecounty.net/

The official website for State of Idaho: https://idaho.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 Idaho's counties, including Owyhee, 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 obstructions 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 Wilson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.3532, Longitude: -116.6557       In this case, the coordinates for the Wilson 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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