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A visit to the Brownlee 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 Brownlee Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   41.0759°   (41° 4' 33")

Lon:   -90.6671°   (-90° 40' 1")

The Brownlee Cemetery is located in Mercer County<2>.

The county seat for Mercer County is located in Aledo. Aledo lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Brownlee Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Brownlee Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Norwood Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Norwood Cemetery
    • The Norwood Cemetery is located in Mercer County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Norwood Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the southeast of Alexis.
    • The Norwood Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Norwood Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1998078 <5>
  • Cedar Creek Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cedar Creek Cemetery is located in Warren County
  • McPherren Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McPherren Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McPherren Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McPherren Cemetery is located in Mercer County
  • McClure Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McClure Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McClure Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McClure Cemetery is located in Mercer County
  • Little York Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little York Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little York Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Little York Cemetery is located in Warren County
  • Spring Grove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Spring Grove Cemetery is located in Warren County
  • Alexis Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alexis Cemetery
    • The Alexis Cemetery is located in Mercer County
    • The Alexis Cemetery has also been known as:
    • St. Mary's Cemetery
  • Candor Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Candor Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Candor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Candor Cemetery is located in Mercer County
  • McClure Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McClure Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McClure Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McClure Cemetery is located in Mercer County
  • Belmont Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Belmont Cemetery
    • The Belmont Cemetery is located in Henderson County
    • The Belmont Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Belmont Church Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2197896 <5>
  • Gerlaw Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gerlaw Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gerlaw Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gerlaw Cemetery is located in Warren County
  • Bridger Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bridger Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bridger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bridger Cemetery is located in Mercer County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Sugar Tree Grove Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sugar Tree Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sugar Tree Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sugar Tree Grove Cemetery is located in Warren County
    • Mann Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mann Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mann Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mann Cemetery is located in Mercer County
    • Graham Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Graham Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Graham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Graham Cemetery is located in Mercer County
    • Carnahan Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carnahan Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carnahan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carnahan Cemetery is located in Mercer County
    • Aledo Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Hawkins Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hawkins Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hawkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hawkins Cemetery is located in Mercer County
    • Pleasant Green Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Green Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Green Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Green Cemetery is located in Warren County
    • Mosher Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mosher Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mosher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mosher Cemetery is located in Warren County
    • Cooper Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cooper Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cooper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cooper Cemetery is located in Mercer 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 Brownlee Cemetery.

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

  • Norwood
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Norwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norwood
    • Norwood is located in Mercer County
  • Burgess
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burgess
    • Burgess is located in Mercer County
  • Sunbeam
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunbeam
    • Sunbeam is located in Mercer County
  • Alexis
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Little York
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little York have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little York
    • Little York is located in Warren County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 304 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Little York <7>
  • Eleanor
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Eleanor. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleanor
    • Eleanor is located in Warren County
  • Gerlaw
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gerlaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gerlaw
    • Gerlaw is located in Warren County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gerlaw <7>
  • Seaton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Shanghai City
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shanghai City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shanghai City
    • Shanghai City is located in Warren County
  • Aledo
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aledo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aledo
    • Aledo is located in Mercer County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,383 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Aledo <7>
  • Viola
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Viola have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Viola
    • Viola is located in Mercer County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 874 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Viola <7>
  • Gilchrist
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilchrist
    • Gilchrist is located in Mercer County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • North Henderson
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Shale City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shale City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shale City
      • Shale City is located in Mercer County
    • Monmouth
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monmouth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monmouth
      • Monmouth is located in Warren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,801 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monmouth <7>
    • Utah
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Utah. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Utah
      • Utah is located in Warren County
    • Rozetta
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rozetta. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rozetta
      • Rozetta is located in Henderson County
    • Henderson Grove
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henderson Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henderson Grove
      • Henderson Grove is located in Knox County
    • Matherville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matherville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matherville
      • Matherville is located in Mercer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 651 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Matherville <7>
    • Joy
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joy
      • Joy is located in Mercer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 377 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Joy <7>
    • Milroy
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Milroy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milroy
      • Milroy is located in Henderson County
    • Kirkwood
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirkwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkwood
      • Kirkwood is located in Warren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 670 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kirkwood <7>
    • Rio
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rio have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rio
      • Rio is located in Knox County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 205 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rio <7>
    • New Windsor
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Windsor
      • New Windsor is located in Mercer County
    • Windsor
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windsor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windsor
      • Windsor is located in Mercer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 760 people
    • Griffin
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Griffin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin
      • Griffin is located in Mercer County
    • Keithsburg
      (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 Brownlee Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Mercer County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1720162  (Brownlee Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1720162 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: Little York
    • County: Mercer         Elev: 199
    • Location given for GNIS #1720162 (Brownlee Cemetery)

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.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 Illinois' counties, including Mercer, 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 Brownlee Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.0759, Longitude: -90.6671       In this case, the coordinates for the Brownlee 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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