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Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Chester Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Chester Cemetery (FG ID #80841)

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 Chester Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Chester Cemetery

Lat:   39.2166°   (39° 12' 59")

Lon:   -76.0738°   (-76° 4' 25")

The Chester Cemetery is located in Kent County<2>.

The county seat for Kent County is located in Chestertown. Chestertown lies just to the east northeast of the Chester Cemetery .

Establishment of the Chester Cemetery ...

The Chester Cemetery was established March 3, 1862.

Name Variations for Chester Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Chester Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Chestertown Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Chester Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Maryland:
  • Pages specific to Kent 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 Chester Cemetery 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 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Chester Cemetery.

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

    • Mile Tree Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mile Tree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mile Tree Village
      • Mile Tree Village is located in Kent County
    • Chestertown
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Morganec Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morganec Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morganec Village
      • Morganec Village is located in Kent County
    • Kingstown
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingstown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingstown
      • Kingstown is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Kings Town Manor
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Town Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Town Manor
      • Kings Town Manor is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Worton
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Worton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worton
      • Worton is located in Kent County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Worton <5>
    • Pomona
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pomona
      • Pomona is located in Kent County
    • Old Town
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Town
      • Old Town is located in Kent County
    • Lynch
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynch
      • Lynch is located in Kent County
    • Indian Town
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Town
      • Indian Town is located in Queen Anne's County
    • The Village at Church Hill Crossing
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Village at Church Hill Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Village at Church Hill Crossing
      • The Village at Church Hill Crossing is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Cliffs City
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cliffs City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cliffs City
      • Cliffs City is located in Kent County
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Church Hill
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Church Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Church Hill
        • Church Hill is located in Queen Anne's County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 755 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Church Hill <5>
      • Kennedyville
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kennedyville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kennedyville
        • Kennedyville is located in Kent County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kennedyville <5>
      • Still Pond
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Still Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Still Pond
        • Still Pond is located in Kent County
      • Edesville
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edesville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edesville
        • Edesville is located in Kent County
      • Coleman
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coleman have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coleman
        • Coleman is located in Kent County
      • Crumpton
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Rock Hall
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Hall
        • Rock Hall is located in Kent County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,255 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rock Hall <5>
      • Price
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Price
        • Price is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Roberts
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roberts have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberts
        • Roberts is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Betterton
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Betterton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Betterton
        • Betterton is located in Kent County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 311 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Betterton <5>
      • Sudlersville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sudlersville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sudlersville
        • Sudlersville is located in Queen Anne's County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 487 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sudlersville <5>
      • Centreville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centreville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centreville
        • Centreville is located in Queen Anne's County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,949 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Centreville <5>
      • Barclay
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barclay
        • Barclay is located in Queen Anne's County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 165 people
      • Millington
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Lambson
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lambson have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lambson
        • Lambson is located in Kent County

    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 Chester Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Kent County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Chester Cemetery.<6>

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

    • James Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The James Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the James Cemetery
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
    • Bond Chapel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bond Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bond Chapel Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bond Chapel Cemetery
    • Thomas Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thomas Cemetery is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
    • Fountain Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fountain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fountain Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fountain Cemetery
    • Christ Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christ Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Christ Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christ Cemetery
    • St. James Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. James Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. James Cemetery
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    • Asbury Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Asbury Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Asbury Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Asbury Cemetery
    • St. Pauls Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Pauls Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Cemetery
    • Hadaway Chapel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hadaway Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hadaway Chapel Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hadaway Chapel Cemetery
    • Double Creek Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Double Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Double Creek Cemetery is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Double Creek Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Kennedyville UMC Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Still Pond Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Still Pond Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Still Pond Cemetery is located in Kent County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Still Pond Cemetery
      • Mt. Zion Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Queen Anne's County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Bethel Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Queen Anne's County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Queen Anne's County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • Crumpton Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • The Crumpton Cemetery is located in Queen Anne's County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crumpton Cemetery
      • Wesley Chapel Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wesley Chapel Cemetery is located in Kent County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery
      • Shrewsbury Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shrewsbury Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shrewsbury Cemetery is located in Kent County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shrewsbury 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 Chester Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #583735  (Chestertown Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #583735 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: Chestertown
      • County: Kent         Elev: 16
      • Location given for GNIS #583735 (Chestertown Cemetery)
    • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #80841

    The official website for Kent County: www.kentcounty.com/

    The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/

    Footnotes ...

    <1>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.
    <2>If you're interested in how the shape of Maryland's counties, including Kent, 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 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 Chester Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.2166, Longitude: -76.0738    
    <4>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.
    <5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <6>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.




 

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