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A visit to the Billett Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Billett Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Billett Cemetery (FG ID #1312081)

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 Billett Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   38.6580°   (38° 39' 28")

Lon:   -87.6503°   (-87° 39' 1")

The Billett Cemetery is located in Lawrence County<2>.

The county seat for Lawrence County is located in Lawrenceville. Lawrenceville lies just to the north northwest of the Billett Cemetery .

Name Variations for Billett Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Billett Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Gottfried Cemetery
  • Billett - Gottfried Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 29 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> of the Billett Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Collins Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Collins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Collins Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Hollister Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hollister Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hollister Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hollister Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Buchanan Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buchanan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buchanan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Buchanan Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Bunker Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bunker Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bunker Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bunker Hill Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • May Chapel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the May Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the May Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The May Chapel Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Lawrenceville Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lawrenceville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lawrenceville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lawrenceville Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Denison Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Denison Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Denison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Denison Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Oak Lawn Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Lawn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oak Lawn Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Beal Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Shiloh Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiloh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Kinkade Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kinkade Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kinkade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kinkade Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Fairview Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
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    • Memorial Park Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Greenlawn Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenlawn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenlawn Cemetery is located in Knox County (IN)
    • Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Immaculate Conception Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immaculate Conception Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Immaculate Conception Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Immaculate Conception Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
    • Jordan Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jordan Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jordan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jordan Cemetery is located in Wabash County
    • B'nai Israel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the B'nai Israel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the B'nai Israel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The B'nai Israel Cemetery is located in Knox County (IN)
    • Centerville Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Centerville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Centerville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Centerville Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
    • Portee Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Portee Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Portee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Portee Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
    • Goines Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goines Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goines Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Goines Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
    • Hopewell Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopewell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopewell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hopewell Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
    • Spring Hill Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spring Hill Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
    • Olive Branch Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olive Branch Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olive Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Olive Branch Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
    • Chimney Pier Hills Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chimney Pier Hills Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chimney Pier Hills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chimney Pier Hills Cemetery is located in Knox County (IN)
    • Highland Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Highland Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Highland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Highland Cemetery is located in Knox County (IN)
    • Otterburn Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Otterburn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Otterburn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Otterburn Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
    • Howard Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Howard Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Howard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Howard Cemetery is located in Lawrence County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Billett Cemetery.

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

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 Billett Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Lawrence County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Billett 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 Billett Cemetery:

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Illinois' counties, including Lawrence, 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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Billett Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.6580, Longitude: -87.6503    
<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 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.
<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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