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The location of the Ross 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 Ross Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.4246°   (37° 25' 28")

Lon:   -95.7252°   (-95° 43' 30")

The Ross Cemetery is located in Wilson County<2>.

The county seat for Wilson County is located in Fredonia. Fredonia lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the northwest of the Ross Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These 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 Ross Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Kansas:
  • Pages specific to Wilson County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Ross Cemetery.

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

    • Neodesha
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Neodesha have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neodesha
      • Neodesha is located in Wilson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,211 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Neodesha <4>
    • Hilford
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilford
      • Hilford is located in Wilson County
    • Lafontaine
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lafontaine
      • Lafontaine is located in Wilson County
    • Altoona
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altoona
      • Altoona is located in Wilson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 371 people
    • Fredonia
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fredonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredonia
      • Fredonia is located in Wilson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,182 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fredonia <4>
    • Buxton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buxton
      • Buxton is located in Wilson County
    • Morehead
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morehead
      • Morehead is located in Labette County
    • Elk City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk City
      • Elk City is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 289 people
    • Independence
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence
      • Independence is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,424 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Independence <4>
    • Cherryvale
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Thayer
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Benedict
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • New Albany
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Albany have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Albany
        • New Albany is located in Wilson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 50 people
      • Upola
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Upola have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upola
        • Upola is located in Elk County
      • Oak Valley
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Valley
        • Oak Valley is located in Elk County
      • Roper
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roper
        • Roper is located in Wilson County
      • Rest
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rest
        • Rest is located in Wilson County
      • Dennis
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Earlton
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Earlton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Earlton
        • Earlton is located in Neosho County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 52 people
      • Vilas
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vilas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vilas
        • Vilas is located in Wilson County
      • Busby
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Busby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Busby
        • Busby is located in Elk County
      • Liberty
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
        • Liberty is located in Montgomery County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 110 people
      • Buffalo
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo
        • Buffalo is located in Wilson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 205 people
      • Longton
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longton
        • Longton is located in Elk County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 306 people
        • Former name for Longton:
        • Elk Rapids
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Longton <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 Ross Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Wilson County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 13 miles [20.9 km] of the Ross Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Varner Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Cheatham Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cheatham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cheatham Cemetery is located in Wilson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cheatham Cemetery
    • Grandview Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grandview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Grandview Cemetery is located in Wilson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grandview Cemetery
    • Hatler Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hatler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hatler Cemetery is located in Wilson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hatler Cemetery
    • Farm Ridge Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Farm Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Farm Ridge Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Farm Ridge Cemetery
    • Kroner Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kroner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kroner Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kroner Cemetery
    • Bachelder Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bachelder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bachelder Cemetery is located in Wilson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bachelder Cemetery
    • White Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The White Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery
    • Simpson Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Simpson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Simpson Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simpson Cemetery
    • Hiltz Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hiltz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hiltz Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hiltz Cemetery
    • Star Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Star Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Star Cemetery is located in Wilson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Star Cemetery
    • Radical Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Radical Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Radical Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Radical Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Butner Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Butner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Butner Cemetery is located in Wilson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Butner Cemetery
      • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Wilson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • Bethel Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • Morehead Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morehead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Morehead Cemetery is located in Neosho County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morehead Cemetery
      • Calvary Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Calvary Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
      • Mt. Hope Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • St. Andrews Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Andrews Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Andrews Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Andrews Cemetery
      • Plainfield Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Plainfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Plainfield Cemetery is located in Neosho County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Plainfield Cemetery
      • Pleasant Valley Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pleasant Valley Cemetery is located in Wilson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Valley 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 Ross Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #469647  (Ross Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #469647 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: Neodesha
      • County: Wilson         Elev: 249
      • Location given for GNIS #469647 (Ross Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.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 Kansas' counties, including Wilson, 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 Ross Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.4246, Longitude: -95.7252       In this case, the coordinates for the Ross 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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