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A visit to the Dresser 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 Dresser Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   42.0945°   (42° 5' 40")

Lon:   -71.9787°   (-71° 58' 43")

The Dresser Cemetery is located in Worcester County<2>.

The county seat for Worcester County is located in Worcester. Worcester lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the northeast of the Dresser Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Dresser Cemetery.<4>

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

  • St. George Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. George Cemetery
    • The St. George Cemetery is located in Worcester County
    • The St. George Cemetery has also been known as:
    • St. Georges Cemetery
    • St. Marys Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #91569 <5>
  • Old Notre Dame Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Notre Dame Cemetery
    • The Old Notre Dame Cemetery is located in Worcester County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Old Notre Dame Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Southbridge.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2326998 <5>
  • St. Mary's Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary's Cemetery
    • The St. Mary's Cemetery is located in Worcester County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Mary's Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Southbridge.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #91632 <5>
  • Blackmer Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blackmer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blackmer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Blackmer Cemetery is located in Worcester County
  • Bay Path Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bay Path Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bay Path Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bay Path Cemetery is located in Worcester County
    • Jump to the Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System: MACRIS ID #CRT.800 <6>
  • Westridge Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Union Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • 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 Worcester County
  • Oak Ridge Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • St. Hedwig Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Hedwig Cemetery
    • The St. Hedwig Cemetery is located in Worcester County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Hedwig Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the northwest of Southbridge.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2194359 <5>
  • New Notre Dame Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Notre Dame Cemetery
    • The New Notre Dame Cemetery is located in Worcester County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the New Notre Dame Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the northwest of Southbridge.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2351697 <5>
  • Northwest Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Northwest Cemetery
    • The Northwest Cemetery is located in Worcester County
  • Corbin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corbin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Corbin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Corbin Cemetery is located in Worcester County
    • Jump to the Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System: MACRIS ID #DUD.802 <6>
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Village Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Village Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Village Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Village Cemetery is located in Worcester County
    • North Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The North Cemetery is located in Worcester County
    • New Boston Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • St. Josephs Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Josephs Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Josephs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Josephs Cemetery is located in Worcester County
    • Northside Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Northside Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Northside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Northside Cemetery is located in Worcester County
    • Cranberry Meadow Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cranberry Meadow Cemetery
      • The Cranberry Meadow Cemetery is located in Worcester County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Cranberry Meadow Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the north of Spencer.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2484346 <5>
    • Podunk Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Podunk Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Podunk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Podunk Cemetery is located in Worcester County
    • St. Annes Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Annes Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Annes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Annes Cemetery is located in Worcester County
    • North Woodstock Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Holy Trinity Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Sacred Heart Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Worcester County
    • Church Street Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Church Street Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Church Street Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Church Street Cemetery is located in Worcester County
    • St. Roche Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Roche Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Roche Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Roche Cemetery is located in Worcester County
    • North Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Cemetery
      • The North Cemetery is located in Worcester County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Dresser Cemetery.

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

  • Tufts Village ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tufts Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tufts Village
    • Tufts Village is located in Worcester County
  • Charlton
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charlton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charlton
    • Charlton is located in Worcester County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,698 people
  • Globe Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Globe Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Globe Village
    • Globe Village is located in Worcester County
  • Southbridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southbridge
    • Southbridge is located in Worcester County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,788 people
  • Charlton City
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charlton City
    • Charlton City is located in Worcester County
  • Dudley
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dudley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dudley
    • Dudley is located in Worcester County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,663 people
  • Quinebaug
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Fabyan
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Merino Village ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merino Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merino Village
    • Merino Village is located in Worcester County
  • Webster
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webster
    • Webster is located in Worcester County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,822 people
    • Webster has also been known as:
    • Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg
  • Hodges Village
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hodges Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hodges Village
    • Hodges Village is located in Worcester County
  • Charlton Depot
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charlton Depot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charlton Depot
    • Charlton Depot is located in Worcester County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Sturbridge
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sturbridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sturbridge
      • Sturbridge is located in Worcester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,561 people
    • East Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Village
      • East Village is located in Worcester County
    • Oxford
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oxford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxford
      • Oxford is located in Worcester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,941 people
    • North Oxford
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Oxford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Oxford
      • North Oxford is located in Worcester County
    • Old Sturbridge Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Sturbridge Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Sturbridge Village
      • Old Sturbridge Village is located in Worcester County
    • East Woodstock
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • West Auburn
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for West Auburn. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<8>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Auburn
      • West Auburn is located in Worcester County
    • Rochdale
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rochdale
      • Rochdale is located in Worcester County
    • Fiskdale
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fiskdale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<8>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fiskdale
      • Fiskdale is located in Worcester County
    • North Grosvenor Dale
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Holland
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland
      • Holland is located in Hampden County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,469 people
    • Woodstock
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodstock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodstock
      • Woodstock is located in Windham County (CT)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,834 people
    • Grosvenor Dale
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • East Brookfield
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Brookfield
      • East Brookfield is located in Worcester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,196 people
    • Thompson
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thompson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompson
      • Thompson is located in Windham County (CT)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,371 people

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 Dresser Cemetery. The following communities are located in Worcester County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Oxford
    • Oxford lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Dresser Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Oxford.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxford
  • Webster

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 professional and volunteer 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 Dresser 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 Dresser Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #602217  (Dresser Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #602217 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: Webster
    • County: Worcester         Elev: 211
    • Location given for GNIS #602217 (Dresser Cemetery)

The official website for State of Massachusetts: https://www.mass.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 Massachusetts' counties, including Worcester, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Dresser Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.0945, Longitude: -71.9787       In this case, the coordinates for the Dresser 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>The Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) has created and maintains a database of historic properties that is called MACRIS (for the Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System). More information about the MHC and MACRIS can be found on their website: mhc-macris.net.

When visiting the MACRIS website, you might encounter their page requiring the 'Acceptance of Terms'. With your acceptance, you'll be transfered to the desired page.

<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<8>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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