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We aren't confident of the location of the Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground, so consider the above location as an estimate.<1>


Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <2> website: The Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground (FG ID #2438595)

In addition, the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) has a MACRIS <3> database entry for the Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground (MACRIS ID: WSP.816). Once on the MACRIS page, look for the dark blue INV icon on the line 'Inventory Number: WSP.816'. Click on this link to open a PDF document with more detailed information contained on scanned documents.

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 Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground has been estimated.

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground

Lat:   41.6222°   (41° 37' 19")

Lon:   -71.0570°   (-71° 3' 25")

The Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground is located in Bristol County<4>.

The county seat for Bristol County is located in Taunton. Taunton lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<5> to the north of the Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground .

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 Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground:

  • Pages specific to Massachusetts:
  • Pages specific to Bristol 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 Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground 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 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<5> of the Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground.

    We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground, with the nearest first.

    • Westport Factory
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westport Factory
      • Westport Factory is located in Bristol County
    • Westport
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westport have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westport
      • Westport is located in Bristol County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,097 people
    • Gidleys Corner
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gidleys Corner
      • Gidleys Corner is located in Bristol County
    • Central Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Village
      • Central Village is located in Bristol County
    • Dartmouth
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dartmouth have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dartmouth
      • Dartmouth is located in Bristol County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 33,926 people
    • Smith Mills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Mills
      • Smith Mills is located in Bristol County
    • North Westport
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Westport have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Westport
      • North Westport is located in Bristol County
    • North Dartmouth
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Dartmouth have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Dartmouth
      • North Dartmouth is located in Bristol County
    • Hixville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hixville
      • Hixville is located in Bristol County
    • Bliss Corners
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bliss Corners
      • Bliss Corners is located in Newport County (RI)
    • Tiverton
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tiverton have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tiverton
      • Tiverton is located in Newport County (RI)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 15,569 people
    • Adamsville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adamsville
      • Adamsville is located in Newport County (RI)
    • Continue List   (17 more) ...
      • Apponagansett
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apponagansett
        • Apponagansett is located in Bristol County
      • Flint Village
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flint Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint Village
        • Flint Village is located in Bristol County
      • Westport Point
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westport Point have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westport Point
        • Westport Point is located in Bristol County
      • South Dartmouth
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Dartmouth have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Dartmouth
        • South Dartmouth is located in Bristol County
      • Bliss Corner
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bliss Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bliss Corner
        • Bliss Corner is located in Bristol County
      • New Bedford
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Bedford
        • New Bedford is located in Bristol County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 95,517 people
      • Oak Grove Village
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove Village
        • Oak Grove Village is located in Bristol County
      • Tiverton Four Corners
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tiverton Four Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tiverton Four Corners
        • Tiverton Four Corners is located in Newport County (RI)
      • Nonquitt
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nonquitt
        • Nonquitt is located in Bristol County
      • Fairhaven
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairhaven have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairhaven
        • Fairhaven is located in Bristol County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,103 people
      • Fall River
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fall River
        • Fall River is located in Bristol County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 89,792 people
      • Globe Village
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Globe Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Globe Village
        • Globe Village is located in Bristol County
      • Acoaxet
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acoaxet
        • Acoaxet is located in Bristol County
      • Acushnet
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Acushnet have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acushnet
        • Acushnet is located in Bristol County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,673 people
      • Acushnet Center
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acushnet Center
        • Acushnet Center is located in Bristol County
      • Bowenville
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowenville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowenville
        • Bowenville is located in Bristol County
      • Tiverton
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tiverton have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tiverton
        • Tiverton is located in Newport County (RI)

    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 Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground. The following communities are located in Bristol County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground.<7>

    We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground, with the nearest first.

    • Kirby Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Kirby Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • The Kirby Cemetery is located in Bristol County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kirby Cemetery
      • Jump to the Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System: MACRIS ID #WSP.807 <3>
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2438617 <2>
    • Beech Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Davis Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Davis Cemetery is located in Bristol County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
    • Evergreen Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Bristol County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
    • Notre Dame Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Hicks - Sowle Burial Ground
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • St. Johns Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Bristol County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Hebrew Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jewish Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jewish Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jewish Cemetery is located in Bristol County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jewish Cemetery
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Polish Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Polish Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Polish Cemetery is located in Bristol County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Polish Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Adamsville Church Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Westport Point Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Allens Neck Friends Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Vieira Farm Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Rural Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rural Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rural Cemetery is located in Bristol County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rural Cemetery
      • Griffin Street Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Oak Grove Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Sacred Heart Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Bristol County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
      • Peckham West Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peckham West Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Peckham West Cemetery is located in Bristol County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peckham West Cemetery
      • Sacred Heart Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Bristol County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
      • Pine Island Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Island Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pine Island Cemetery is located in Bristol County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Island 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 Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground:

    The official website for State of Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/

    Footnotes ...

    <1>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.
    <2>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.
    <3>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.

    <4>If you're interested in how the shape of Massachusetts' counties, including Bristol, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <5>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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Gifford - Richmond - Mosher Burial Ground. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.6222, Longitude: -71.0570    
    <6>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.
    <7>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.
    <8>The Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Commission (RIHCC) has created and maintains a database of cemeteries. More information about the RIHCC can be found on their website: rihistoriccemeteries.org.




 

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