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A visit to the Crenshaw Cemetery ...


The location of the Crenshaw 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 Crenshaw Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   40.2306°   (40° 13' 50")

Lon:   -91.4174°   (-91° 25' 2")

The Crenshaw Cemetery is located in Hancock County<2>.

The county seat for Hancock County is located in Carthage. Carthage lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<3> to the northeast of the Crenshaw Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we 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 Crenshaw Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Illinois:
  • Pages specific to Hancock 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 Crenshaw 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 Crenshaw Cemetery.

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

    • Lima
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Sutter
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sutter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sutter
      • Sutter is located in Hancock County
    • Meyer
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meyer
      • Meyer is located in Adams County
    • Marcelline
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcelline
      • Marcelline is located in Adams County
    • Warsaw
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warsaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warsaw
      • Warsaw is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,456 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warsaw <4>
    • Alexandria
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Canton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canton
      • Canton is located in Lewis County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,314 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Canton <4>
    • Ursa
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Loraine
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loraine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loraine
      • Loraine is located in Adams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 299 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Loraine <4>
    • Hamilton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamilton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamilton
      • Hamilton is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,673 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hamilton <4>
    • Saint Patrick
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Patrick have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Patrick
      • Saint Patrick is located in Clark County (MO)
    • Mendon
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • West Point
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Point
        • West Point is located in Hancock County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 165 people
      • Keokuk
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keokuk
        • Keokuk is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,090 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keokuk <4>
      • La Grange
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Grange have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Grange
        • La Grange is located in Lewis County (MO)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 892 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for La Grange <4>
      • Basco
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Basco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Basco
        • Basco is located in Hancock County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 88 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Basco <4>
      • Chili
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chili
        • Chili is located in Hancock County
      • Elvaston
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elvaston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elvaston
        • Elvaston is located in Hancock County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 152 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elvaston <4>
      • Wayland
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wayland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wayland
        • Wayland is located in Clark County (MO)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 506 people
      • Sandusky
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandusky
        • Sandusky is located in Lee County (IA)
      • Monticello
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monticello have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monticello
        • Monticello is located in Lewis County (MO)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 92 people
      • Sellers
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sellers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sellers
        • Sellers is located in Lewis County (MO)
      • Weber
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weber have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weber
        • Weber is located in Lewis County (MO)
      • Fowler
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fowler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fowler
        • Fowler is located in Adams County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fowler <4>
      • Bentley
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bentley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bentley
        • Bentley is located in Hancock County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 32 people

    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 Crenshaw Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Hancock County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Crenshaw Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Fletcher Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Oak Valley Missionary Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Valley Missionary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Valley Missionary Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Valley Missionary Cemetery
    • Lima Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lima Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lima Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lima Cemetery
    • West Tioga Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Walker Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Walker Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walker Cemetery
    • Grant Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Grant Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grant Cemetery
    • Bethany Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Mt. Vernon MB Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Vernon MB Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Vernon MB Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Vernon MB Cemetery
    • Gregory Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gregory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gregory Cemetery is located in Lewis County (MO)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gregory Cemetery
    • Higgins Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Higgins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Higgins Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Higgins Cemetery
    • Karnes Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Karnes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Karnes Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Karnes Cemetery
    • Green Plains Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Plains Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Green Plains Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Plains Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Hardin Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hardin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hardin Cemetery is located in Lewis County (MO)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardin Cemetery
      • Gallimore Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gallimore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gallimore Cemetery is located in Adams County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gallimore Cemetery
      • Buckeye Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buckeye Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Buckeye Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buckeye Cemetery
      • Salem Church - Sutter Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Church - Sutter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Salem Church - Sutter Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Church - Sutter Cemetery
      • Bethlehem Church of Christ Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Church of Christ Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethlehem Church of Christ Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Church of Christ Cemetery
      • Wythe Congregational Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wythe Congregational Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wythe Congregational Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wythe Congregational Cemetery
      • Lutheran Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lutheran Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lutheran Cemetery
      • Oakland Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oakland Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakland 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 Crenshaw Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #406766  (Crenshaw Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #406766 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: Lima
      • County: Hancock         Elev: 169
      • Location given for GNIS #406766 (Crenshaw 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 Hancock, 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 Crenshaw Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.2306, Longitude: -91.4174       In this case, the coordinates for the Crenshaw 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.
    <6>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.




 

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