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A visit to the Old South 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 South Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   42.5240°   (42° 31' 26")

Lon:   -72.5356°   (-72° 32' 8")

The Old South Cemetery is located in Franklin County<2>.

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Greenfield. Greenfield lies just to the northwest of the Old South Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 5 miles [8 km]<3> of the Old South Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Locust Hill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Elm Grove Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elm Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elm Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Elm Grove Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Pine Nook Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • North Sunderland Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • East Deerfield Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Deerfield Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Deerfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The East Deerfield Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Mervel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mervel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mervel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mervel Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Jackson Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jackson Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jackson Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jackson Hill Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Mt. Hope Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Chestnut Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chestnut Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chestnut Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Chestnut Hill Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Town Farm Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Town Farm Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Town Farm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Town Farm Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Laurel Hill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laurel Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Laurel Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Laurel Hill Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Ward Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ward Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ward Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ward Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • Plainview Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Plainview Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Plainview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Plainview Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Highland Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Our Lady of Czechowski Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Our Lady of Czechowski Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Our Lady of Czechowski Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Our Lady of Czechowski Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Aaron Clark Memorial Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Aaron Clark Memorial Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Aaron Clark Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Aaron Clark Memorial Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • St. Mary's Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • St. Annes Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Springdale Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Burnham Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Old Albany Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Albany Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Albany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Albany Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Gardner Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gardner Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gardner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gardner Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Dry Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dry Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dry Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dry Hill Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • East Mineral Road 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 32 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Old South Cemetery.

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

  • Montague
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montague
    • Montague is located in Franklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,203 people
  • Lake Pleasant
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Pleasant
    • Lake Pleasant is located in Franklin County
  • Moores Corner
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Moores Corner. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moores Corner
    • Moores Corner is located in Franklin County
  • East Deerfield
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for East Deerfield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Deerfield
    • East Deerfield is located in Franklin County
  • Deerfield
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deerfield
    • Deerfield is located in Franklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,049 people
  • South Deerfield
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Deerfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Deerfield
    • South Deerfield is located in Franklin County
  • Sunderland
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunderland
    • Sunderland is located in Franklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,634 people
  • Montague City
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montague City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montague City
    • Montague City is located in Franklin County
  • Millers Falls
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millers Falls
    • Millers Falls is located in Franklin County
  • Turners Falls
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turners Falls
    • Turners Falls is located in Franklin County
  • Leverett
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leverett
    • Leverett is located in Franklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,836 people
  • Locks Village
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locks Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locks Village
    • Locks Village is located in Franklin County
  • Continue List   (20 more) ...
    • Greenfield
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield
      • Greenfield is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,241 people
    • Factory Village ‑ Historic
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Factory Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Factory Village
      • Factory Village is located in Franklin County
    • Whately
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whately
      • Whately is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,583 people
    • North Amherst
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for North Amherst. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Amherst
      • North Amherst is located in Hampshire County
    • Wendell
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wendell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wendell
      • Wendell is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 881 people
    • North Hatfield
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Hatfield
      • North Hatfield is located in Hampshire County
    • Shutesbury
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shutesbury
      • Shutesbury is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,753 people
    • Erving
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erving
      • Erving is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,749 people
    • Conway
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conway
      • Conway is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,875 people
    • North Hadley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for North Hadley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Hadley
      • North Hadley is located in Hampshire County
    • Cooleyville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cooleyville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooleyville
      • Cooleyville is located in Franklin County
    • Amherst Center
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Amherst Center have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amherst Center
      • Amherst Center is located in Hampshire County
    • Amherst
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amherst
      • Amherst is located in Hampshire County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 40,643 people
    • East Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • 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 Hampshire County
    • West Pelham
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for West Pelham. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Pelham
      • West Pelham is located in Hampshire County
    • New Salem
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Salem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Salem
      • New Salem is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,034 people
    • Morse Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morse Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morse Village
      • Morse Village is located in Franklin County
    • Wendell Depot
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wendell Depot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wendell Depot
      • Wendell Depot is located in Franklin County
    • Mount Hermon
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mount Hermon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Hermon
      • Mount Hermon is located in Franklin County
    • Bernardston
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bernardston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bernardston
      • Bernardston is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,089 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 Old South Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Franklin County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #601208  (Old South Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #601208 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: Greenfield
    • County: Franklin         Elev: 99
    • Location given for GNIS #601208 (Old South 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 Franklin, 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 obstructions 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 Old South Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.5240, Longitude: -72.5356       In this case, the coordinates for the Old South 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 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.

<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>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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