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A visit to the Wayman 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 Wayman Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   38.9840°   (38° 59' 2")

Lon:   -84.5351°   (-84° 32' 6")

The Wayman Cemetery is located in Kenton County<2>.

The county seat for Kenton County is located in Independence. Independence lies just to the south southwest of the Wayman Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 5 miles [8 km]<3> of the Wayman Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Pelly Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pelly Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Pelly Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • The Pelly Cemetery is located in Kenton County
  • Woodsdale Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodsdale Cemetery
    • The Woodsdale Cemetery is located in Kenton County
  • Holy Guardian Angels Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Guardian Angels Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Guardian Angels Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Holy Guardian Angels Cemetery is located in Kenton County
  • Klette Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Klette Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Klette Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Klette Cemetery is located in Kenton County
  • Floral Hills Memorial Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Floral Hills Memorial Gardens is located in Kenton County
  • Forest Lawn Memorial Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Lawn Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Forest Lawn Memorial Park is located in Kenton County
  • Mary E. Smith Memorial Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mary E. Smith Memorial Cemetery
    • The Mary E. Smith Memorial Cemetery is located in Kenton County
    • The Mary E. Smith Memorial Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Mary E. Smith Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2156751 <6>
  • St. Cecilias Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Cecilias Cemetery
    • The St. Cecilias Cemetery is located in Kenton County
  • Independence Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Independence Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Independence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Independence Cemetery is located in Kenton County
  • Pruett - Mardis Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pruett - Mardis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pruett - Mardis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pruett - Mardis Cemetery is located in Kenton County
  • Armstrong Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Armstrong Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Armstrong Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Armstrong Cemetery is located in Kenton County
  • Culbertson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Culbertson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Culbertson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Culbertson Cemetery is located in Kenton County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Highland Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • St. Mary's Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Wilhoit Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilhoit Cemetery
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Wilhoit Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • The Wilhoit Cemetery is located in Boone County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Wilhoit Cemetery is located outside and to the east of Florence.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2585281 <6>
    • Rector Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rector Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rector Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rector Cemetery is located in Kenton County
    • McCollum Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCollum Cemetery
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the McCollum Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • The McCollum Cemetery is located in Kenton County
      • The McCollum Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Grizzell Family Cemetery
      • Riggs Cemetery
      • Riggs - McCollum - Grizzell Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2142551 <6>
    • White Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery
      • 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 Kenton County
    • Johns Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johns Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johns Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johns Hill Cemetery is located in Campbell County
    • Mother of God Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within Less than 2 miles<3> of the Wayman Cemetery.

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

  • Maurice
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maurice have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maurice
    • Maurice is located in Kenton County
  • Independence
    (2 miles [3.2 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 Kenton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 28,903 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Independence <7>
  • Latonia Lakes
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Latonia Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Latonia Lakes
    • Latonia Lakes is located in Kenton County
  • Fairview
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
    • Fairview is located in Kenton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 143 people
  • Taylor Mill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taylor Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Mill
    • Taylor Mill is located in Kenton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,820 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Taylor Mill <7>
  • Ryland Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ryland Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ryland Heights
    • Ryland Heights is located in Kenton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,081 people
  • Lakeside Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeside Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeside Park
    • Lakeside Park is located in Kenton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,753 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lakeside Park <7>
  • Crestview Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crestview Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestview Hills
    • Crestview Hills is located in Kenton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,333 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crestview Hills <7>
  • Edgewood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Elsmere
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elsmere have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elsmere
    • Elsmere is located in Kenton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,646 people
  • Fort Wright
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Wright have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Wright
    • Fort Wright is located in Kenton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,779 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Wright <7>
  • Devon
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Devon
    • Devon is located in Boone County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Fort Mitchell
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Ryland
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ryland
      • Ryland is located in Kenton County
    • Crescent Park
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent Park
      • Crescent Park is located in Kenton County
    • Wilder
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilder have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilder
      • Wilder is located in Campbell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,061 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wilder <7>
    • Latonia
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Latonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Latonia
      • Latonia is located in Kenton County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Latonia <7>
    • Kenton Vale
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenton Vale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenton Vale
      • Kenton Vale is located in Kenton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 109 people
    • Erlanger
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Nicholson
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nicholson
      • Nicholson is located in Kenton County
    • Crescent Springs
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent Springs
      • Crescent Springs is located in Kenton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,138 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crescent Springs <7>
    • Cold Spring
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cold Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cold Spring
      • Cold Spring is located in Campbell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,628 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cold Spring <7>
    • Highland Heights
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Heights
      • Highland Heights is located in Campbell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,037 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Highland Heights <7>
    • Park Hills
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Hills
      • Park Hills is located in Kenton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,995 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Park Hills <7>
    • Florence
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)

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 Wayman Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Kenton County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Wayman 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 Wayman Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #2557836  (Wayman Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #2557836 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: Independence
    • County: Kenton         Elev: 188
    • Location given for GNIS #2557836 (Wayman Cemetery)

The official website for Kenton County: www.kentoncounty.org/

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.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 Kentucky's counties, including Kenton, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' 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 Wayman Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.9840, Longitude: -84.5351       In this case, the coordinates for the Wayman 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>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.
<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.
<7>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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