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A visit to the Old Home 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 Old Home Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   32.1085°   (32° 6' 30")

Lon:   -94.0127°   (-94° 0' 45")

The Old Home Cemetery is located in De Soto Parish<2>.

The parish seat for De Soto Parish is located in Mansfield. Mansfield lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Old Home Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 14 miles [22.5 km] of the Old Home Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Pyle Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pyle Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pyle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pyle Cemetery is located in De Soto Parish
  • Reeves Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reeves Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reeves Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Reeves Cemetery is located in Panola County (TX)
  • Adams Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adams Cemetery
    • The Adams Cemetery is located in Panola County (TX)
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in De Soto Parish
  • Gatlin Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gatlin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gatlin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gatlin Cemetery is located in De Soto Parish
  • Old Prospect Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Prospect Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Prospect Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Prospect Cemetery is located in Panola County (TX)
  • Union Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Union Cemetery is located in De Soto Parish
  • Gamble Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gamble Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gamble Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gamble Cemetery is located in De Soto Parish
  • Centennial Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Flower Hill Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flower Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flower Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Flower Hill Cemetery is located in De Soto Parish
  • Fullalove Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fullalove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fullalove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fullalove Cemetery is located in Caddo Parish
  • Price Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Price Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Price Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Price Cemetery is located in De Soto Parish
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Spanish Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spanish Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spanish Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spanish Cemetery is located in De Soto Parish
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Shelby County (TX)
    • Friendship Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Friendship Cemetery is located in De Soto Parish
    • Hughes Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hughes Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hughes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hughes Cemetery is located in Caddo Parish
    • Cook Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cook Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cook Cemetery is located in De Soto Parish
    • Pollard Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pollard Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pollard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pollard Cemetery is located in Caddo Parish
    • Prude Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prude Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prude Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Prude Cemetery is located in De Soto Parish
    • Trinity Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trinity Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trinity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Trinity Cemetery is located in De Soto Parish
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Caddo Parish
    • Davidson Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davidson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davidson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Davidson Cemetery is located in Caddo Parish
    • New Hill Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Hill Cemetery is located in Caddo Parish

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 23 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Old Home Cemetery.

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

  • Longstreet
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longstreet have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longstreet
    • Longstreet is located in De Soto Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 154 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Longstreet <6>
  • Keachi
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keachi have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keachi
    • Keachi is located in De Soto Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 300 people
  • Haslam
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haslam
    • Haslam is located in Shelby County (TX)
  • Logansport
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Logansport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logansport
    • Logansport is located in De Soto Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,546 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Logansport <6>
  • Joaquin
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joaquin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joaquin
    • Joaquin is located in Shelby County (TX)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 793 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Joaquin <6>
  • Screamerville ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Screamerville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Screamerville
    • Screamerville is located in De Soto Parish
  • Stanley
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stanley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanley
    • Stanley is located in De Soto Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 116 people
  • Grand Cane
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
  • Gloster
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gloster have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gloster
    • Gloster is located in De Soto Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gloster <6>
  • Midyett
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Midyett. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midyett
    • Midyett is located in Panola County (TX)
  • Spring Ridge
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Ridge
    • Spring Ridge is located in Caddo Parish
  • Woods
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Woods. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods
    • Woods is located in Panola County (TX)
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Stonewall
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • De Berry
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Tenaha
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tenaha
      • Tenaha is located in Shelby County (TX)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,134 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tenaha <6>
    • Panola
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Panola have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panola
      • Panola is located in Panola County (TX)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Panola <6>
    • South Mansfield
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Mansfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Mansfield
      • South Mansfield is located in De Soto Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 352 people
    • Mansfield
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
    • Keithville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keithville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keithville
      • Keithville is located in Caddo Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keithville <6>
    • Bethany
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Campti
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campti
      • Campti is located in Shelby County (TX)
    • Carthage
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Elysian Fields
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)

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 Old Home Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in De Soto Parish.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #537831  (Old Home Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #537831 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: Galloway
    • County: De Soto         Elev: 97
    • Location given for GNIS #537831 (Old Home Cemetery)

The official website for State of Louisiana: https://www.louisiana.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 Louisiana's parishes, including De Soto, 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 obstructions 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 Old Home Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.1085, Longitude: -94.0127       In this case, the coordinates for the Old Home 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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