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A visit to the Ham 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 Ham Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   39.7814°   (39° 46' 53")

Lon:   -90.6579°   (-90° 39' 28")

The Ham Cemetery is located in Pike County<2>.

The county seat for Pike County is located in Pittsfield. Pittsfield lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the southwest of the Ham Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Ham Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Brown Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brown Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • Anderson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anderson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Anderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Anderson Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • Collins Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Collins Cemetery is located in Scott County
  • Naples Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Naples Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Naples Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Naples Cemetery is located in Scott County
  • Hume Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hume Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hume Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hume Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • Varder Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Varder Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Varder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Varder Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • Calhoun Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calhoun Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calhoun Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Calhoun Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • Dorsey Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dorsey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dorsey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dorsey Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • Valley City Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Valley City Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Valley City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Valley City Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • Martin Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Martin Cemetery is located in Brown County
  • Woods Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woods Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woods Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Woods Cemetery is located in Brown County
  • Hall Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hall Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hall Cemetery is located in Brown County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Rusk Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rusk Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rusk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rusk Cemetery is located in Brown County
    • Perry - McCord Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perry - McCord Cemetery
      • The Perry - McCord Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • Perry Wilson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perry Wilson Cemetery
      • The Perry Wilson Cemetery is located in Pike County
      • The Perry Wilson Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Wilson - Perry McCord Cemetery
    • Wilson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • Elledge Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elledge Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elledge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elledge Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • Hambaugh Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hambaugh Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hambaugh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hambaugh Cemetery is located in Brown County
    • Suratt Burial Ground
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Suratt Burial Ground
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Suratt Burial Ground have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Suratt Burial Ground is located in Brown County
    • Lutz Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lutz Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lutz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lutz Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • Griggsville Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Sears Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sears Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sears Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sears Cemetery is located in Scott County
    • Batley Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Batley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Batley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Batley Cemetery is located in Scott County
    • Green Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Green Cemetery is located in Scott County
    • McCaleb Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCaleb Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCaleb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McCaleb Cemetery is located in Scott County
    • Oakland Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakland Cemetery
      • 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 Morgan County
    • Root Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Root Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Root Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Root Cemetery is located in Brown County
    • South Side Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Side Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Side Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The South Side Cemetery is located in Brown County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Ham Cemetery.

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

  • Chambersburg
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Naples
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Naples have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Naples
    • Naples is located in Scott County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 119 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Naples <6>
  • Perry
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Valley City
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Valley City. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley City
    • Valley City is located in Pike County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 14 people
  • Griggsville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griggsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griggsville
    • Griggsville is located in Pike County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,125 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Griggsville <6>
  • Bluffs
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluffs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluffs
    • Bluffs is located in Scott County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 658 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bluffs <6>
  • Meredosia
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Versailles
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Versailles have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Versailles
    • Versailles is located in Brown County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 453 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Versailles <6>
  • Oxville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxville
    • Oxville is located in Scott County
  • Exeter
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Exeter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exeter
    • Exeter is located in Scott County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 60 people
  • Gilbirds
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbirds
    • Gilbirds is located in Brown County
  • Florence
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence
    • Florence is located in Pike County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 36 people
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • New Salem
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Salem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Salem
      • New Salem is located in Pike County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 131 people
    • Detroit
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Detroit
      • Detroit is located in Pike County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 81 people
    • Hersman
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hersman
      • Hersman is located in Brown County
    • Morgan City ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Morgan City. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan City
      • Morgan City is located in Morgan County
    • Cooperstown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooperstown
      • Cooperstown is located in Brown County
    • Baylis
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Chapin
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapin
      • Chapin is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 474 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chapin <6>
    • Pittsfield
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Milton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milton
      • Milton is located in Pike County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 259 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milton <6>
    • Winchester
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Time
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Time have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Time
      • Time is located in Pike County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 23 people
    • Mount Sterling
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Concord
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concord have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
      • Concord is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 153 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Concord <6>

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 Ham Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Pike County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Ham 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 Ham Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1747242  (Ham Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1747242 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: Perry East
    • County: Pike         Elev: 166
    • Location given for GNIS #1747242 (Ham 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 Pike, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Ham Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7814, Longitude: -90.6579       In this case, the coordinates for the Ham 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.
<7>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.




 

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