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A visit to the Denson Cemetery ...


The location of the Denson 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 Denson Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   40.0839°   (40° 5' 2")

Lon:   -91.3701°   (-91° 22' 12")

The Denson Cemetery is located in Adams County<2>.

The county seat for Adams County is located in Quincy. Quincy lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the south of the Denson Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Denson Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Illinois:
  • Pages specific to Adams 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 Denson 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 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Denson Cemetery.

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

    • Ursa
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Marcelline
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcelline
      • Marcelline is located in Adams County
    • Mendon
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Lima
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • La Grange
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • 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>
    • Ewbanks
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ewbanks
      • Ewbanks is located in Adams County
    • Fowler
      (7 miles [11.3 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>
    • Meyer
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meyer
      • Meyer is located in Adams County
    • Canton
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • 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>
    • Paloma
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Loraine
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Quincy
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Coatsburg
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coatsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coatsburg
        • Coatsburg is located in Adams County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 139 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coatsburg <4>
      • Taylor
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Weber
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • 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)
      • Burton
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burton
        • Burton is located in Adams County
      • Columbus
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Columbus have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbus
        • Columbus is located in Adams County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 96 people
      • Sutter
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • 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
      • Maywood
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maywood
        • Maywood is located in Lewis County (MO)
      • Chili
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chili
        • Chili is located in Hancock County
      • West Point
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Point
        • West Point is located in Hancock County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 165 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 Denson Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Adams County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 29 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Denson Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Stone Family Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stone Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stone Family Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stone Family Cemetery
    • Keith Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Keith Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keith Cemetery
    • Gallimore Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Franklin Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Franklin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Franklin Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Franklin Cemetery
    • Higgins Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Booth Memorial Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Wesley Chapel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wesley Chapel Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery
    • Mendon Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • St. Joseph Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Joseph Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Joseph Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Joseph Cemetery
    • Lima Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Ellington Church Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Moyer Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moyer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moyer Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moyer Cemetery
    • Continue List   (17 more) ...
      • Laugh Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Laugh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Laugh Cemetery is located in Adams County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laugh Cemetery
      • Marks Memorial Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marks Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Marks Memorial Cemetery is located in Lewis County (MO)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marks Memorial Cemetery
      • Riverview Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riverview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Riverview Cemetery is located in Lewis County (MO)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverview Cemetery
      • Stahl Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stahl Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Stahl Cemetery is located in Adams County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stahl Cemetery
      • Zahn Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zahn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Zahn Cemetery is located in Lewis County (MO)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zahn Cemetery
      • Salter Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Salter Cemetery is located in Lewis County (MO)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salter Cemetery
      • Sunset Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunset Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sunset Cemetery is located in Adams County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunset Cemetery
      • Powell Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Powell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Powell Cemetery is located in Adams County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Powell Cemetery
      • Laughlin Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Laughlin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Laughlin Cemetery is located in Adams County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laughlin Cemetery
      • Kemp Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kemp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kemp Cemetery is located in Adams County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kemp Cemetery
      • Voorhees Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Voorhees Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Voorhees Cemetery is located in Adams County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Voorhees Cemetery
      • Evergreen Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Adams County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
      • Gooding Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gooding Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gooding Cemetery is located in Adams County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gooding Cemetery
      • Loraine New Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Loraine New Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Loraine New Cemetery is located in Adams County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Loraine New Cemetery
      • Karnes Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • 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
      • Bethany Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • West Tioga Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)

    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 Denson Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #407133  (Denson Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #407133 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: Mendon
      • County: Adams         Elev: 179
      • Location given for GNIS #407133 (Denson Cemetery)

    The official website for Adams County: www.co.adams.il.us/

    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 Adams, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Denson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.0839, Longitude: -91.3701       In this case, the coordinates for the Denson 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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