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The location of the Morgan 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 Morgan Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   41.0250°   (41° 1' 29")

Lon:   -87.5078°   (-87° 30' 28")

The Morgan Cemetery is located in Jay County<2>.

The county seat for Jay County is located in Portland. Portland lies 138 miles [222.1 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Morgan Cemetery .

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 websites either 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 Morgan Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Indiana:
  • Pages specific to Jay 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 Morgan 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 Morgan Cemetery.

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

    • Morocco
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morocco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morocco
      • Morocco is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,086 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morocco <4>
    • Hopkins Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopkins Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopkins Park
      • Hopkins Park is located in Kankakee County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 608 people
      • Hopkins Park has also been known as:
      • Hopkins Park village
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hopkins Park <4>
    • Lake Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Village
      • Lake Village is located in Newton County
    • Beaverville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaverville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaverville
      • Beaverville is located in Iroquois County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 319 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beaverville <4>
    • Beaver City
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver City
      • Beaver City is located in Newton County
    • Illiana Heights
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Illiana Heights
      • Illiana Heights is located in Kankakee County (IL)
    • Sumava Resorts
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sumava Resorts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sumava Resorts
      • Sumava Resorts is located in Newton County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sumava Resorts <4>
    • Saint Anne
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Anne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Anne
      • Saint Anne is located in Kankakee County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,174 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Anne <4>
    • Papineau
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Papineau have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Papineau
      • Papineau is located in Iroquois County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 147 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Papineau <4>
    • Donovan
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donovan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donovan
      • Donovan is located in Iroquois County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 279 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Donovan <4>
    • Mount Ayr
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Ayr have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Ayr
      • Mount Ayr is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 116 people
    • Schneider
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schneider
      • Schneider is located in Lake County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 260 people
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Illinoi
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Illinoi have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Illinoi
        • Illinoi is located in Lake County
      • Illinoi
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Illinoi have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Illinoi
        • Illinoi is located in Kankakee County (IL)
      • Roselawn
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roselawn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roselawn
        • Roselawn is located in Newton County
      • Momence
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Momence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Momence
        • Momence is located in Kankakee County (IL)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,049 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Momence <4>
      • Martinton
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martinton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinton
        • Martinton is located in Iroquois County (IL)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 338 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Martinton <4>
      • Brook
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brook
        • Brook is located in Newton County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 941 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brook <4>
      • Fair Oaks
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Oaks
        • Fair Oaks is located in Jasper County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fair Oaks <4>
      • Thayer
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thayer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thayer
        • Thayer is located in Newton County
      • Sun River Terrace
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun River Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun River Terrace
        • Sun River Terrace is located in Kankakee County (IL)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 488 people
      • Iroquois
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Shelby
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shelby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelby
        • Shelby is located in Lake County
      • Sherburnville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherburnville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherburnville
        • Sherburnville is located in Kankakee County (IL)
      • Aroma Park
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aroma Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aroma Park
        • Aroma Park is located in Kankakee County (IL)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 678 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Aroma Park <4>

    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 Morgan Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jay County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Morgan 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 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Morgan Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Bible Witness Camp Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Oakland Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 Newton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakland Cemetery
    • Guiding Star Memorial Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Murphy Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Murphy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Murphy Cemetery is located in Newton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Murphy Cemetery
    • Beaver Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • The Beaver Cemetery is located in Iroquois County (IL)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beaver Cemetery
    • J H Grant Memorial Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the J H Grant Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The J H Grant Memorial Cemetery is located in Iroquois County (IL)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the J H Grant Memorial Cemetery
    • Concordia Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • The Concordia Cemetery is located in Kankakee County (IL)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Concordia Cemetery
    • Russell Chapel Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Russell Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Russell Chapel Cemetery is located in Newton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Russell Chapel Cemetery
    • Beaver City Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beaver City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beaver City Cemetery is located in Newton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beaver City Cemetery
    • Kennedy Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kennedy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kennedy Cemetery is located in Newton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kennedy Cemetery
    • Lake Village Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lake Village Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lake Village Cemetery is located in Newton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lake Village Cemetery
    • Oakwood Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • The Oakwood Cemetery is located in Kankakee County (IL)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakwood Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • St. Mary's Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Mary's Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Mary's Cemetery is located in Iroquois County (IL)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary's Cemetery
      • Prairie Vine Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prairie Vine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Prairie Vine Cemetery is located in Newton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prairie Vine Cemetery
      • North Star Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Star Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The North Star Cemetery is located in Newton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Star Cemetery
      • Shrontz Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • The Shrontz Cemetery is located in Kankakee County (IL)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shrontz Cemetery
      • Old Baptist Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Oak Ridge Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oak Ridge Cemetery is located in Iroquois County (IL)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Ridge Cemetery
      • St. Joseph Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • 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 Iroquois County (IL)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Joseph Cemetery
      • Porter Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Porter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Porter Cemetery is located in Newton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Porter 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 Morgan Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #439428  (Morgan Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #439428 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: Leesville
      • County: Jay         Elev: 213
      • Location given for GNIS #439428 (Morgan Cemetery)

    The official website for Jay County: www.co.jay.in.us/

    The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.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 Indiana's counties, including Jay, 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 Morgan Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.0250, Longitude: -87.5078       In this case, the coordinates for the Morgan 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.




 

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