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A visit to the Williams 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 Williams Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   38.1128°   (38° 6' 46")

Lon:   -89.2009°   (-89° 12' 3")

The Williams Cemetery is located in Perry County<2>.

The county seat for Perry County is located in Pinckneyville. Pinckneyville lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Williams Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Williams Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Youngblood Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Youngblood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Youngblood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Youngblood Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Tamaroa Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Lee Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lee Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Paradise Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paradise Cemetery
    • The Paradise Cemetery is located in Perry County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Paradise Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the southwest of Sunfield.
    • The Paradise Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Paradise Prairie Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2217737 <5>
  • Antioch Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Immaculate Conception Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Immaculate Conception Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Primitive Baptist Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Primitive Baptist Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Primitive Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Primitive Baptist Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Curlee Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Curlee Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Curlee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Curlee Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Sunset Memorial Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunset Memorial Park
    • The Sunset Memorial Park is located in Perry County
    • The Sunset Memorial Park has also been known as:
    • Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #108471 <5>
  • Ninemile Baptist Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ninemile Baptist Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ninemile Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ninemile Baptist Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Jones Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jones Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Haggard Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haggard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haggard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Haggard Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Campbell Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Campbell Hill Cemetery is located in Perry County
    • IOOF Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the IOOF Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the IOOF Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The IOOF Cemetery is located in Perry County
    • Bear Point Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Round Prairie Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Round Prairie Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Round Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Round Prairie Cemetery is located in Perry County
    • Holts Prairie Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holts Prairie Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holts Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holts Prairie Cemetery is located in Perry County
    • Greenwood Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Ward Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ward Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ward Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ward Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Youngblood Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Youngblood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Youngblood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Youngblood Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Mitchell Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mitchell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mitchell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mitchell Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • St. Barbara Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Barbara Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Barbara Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Barbara Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • Bald Hill Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bald Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bald Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bald Hill Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • St. Charles Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Charles Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Charles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Charles Cemetery is located in Washington County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Williams Cemetery.

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

  • Tamaroa
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tamaroa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tamaroa
    • Tamaroa is located in Perry County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 574 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tamaroa <6>
  • Sunfield
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunfield
    • Sunfield is located in Perry County
  • Saint Johns
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Johns
    • Saint Johns is located in Perry County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
  • Du Quoin
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Du Quoin
    • Du Quoin is located in Perry County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,591 people
  • Scheller
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scheller have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scheller
    • Scheller is located in Jefferson County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scheller <6>
  • Du Bois
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Du Bois have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Du Bois
    • Du Bois is located in Washington County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 189 people
  • Sesser
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Emerson City
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerson City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerson City
    • Emerson City is located in Jefferson County
  • Pinckneyville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
  • Mulkeytown
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulkeytown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulkeytown
    • Mulkeytown is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mulkeytown <6>
  • Coello
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coello have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coello
    • Coello is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coello <6>
  • Valier
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valier
    • Valier is located in Franklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 630 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valier <6>
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Fitzgerrell ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fitzgerrell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fitzgerrell
      • Fitzgerrell is located in Jefferson County
    • North City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North City
      • North City is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 566 people
    • Waltonville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Radom
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Radom have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Radom
      • Radom is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 209 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Radom <6>
    • Pyatts
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pyatts
      • Pyatts is located in Perry County
    • Dowell
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dowell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dowell
      • Dowell is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 385 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dowell <6>
    • Christopher
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christopher have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christopher
      • Christopher is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,686 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Christopher <6>
    • Posen
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Posen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Posen
      • Posen is located in Washington County
    • Buckner
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckner
      • Buckner is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 435 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buckner <6>
    • Rend City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rend City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rend City
      • Rend City is located in Franklin County
    • Nason
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nason have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nason
      • Nason is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nason <6>
    • Dareville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dareville
      • Dareville is located in Jefferson County
    • Elkville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Ashley
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashley
      • Ashley is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 484 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashley <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 Williams Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Perry County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #421195  (Williams Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #421195 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: Du Quoin
    • County: Perry         Elev: 142
    • Location given for GNIS #421195 (Williams 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 Perry, 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 Williams Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.1128, Longitude: -89.2009       In this case, the coordinates for the Williams 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.




 

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