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The location of the Foster Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


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 Foster Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Foster Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

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

Lat:   46.3098°   (46° 18' 35")

Lon:   -67.8389°   (-67° 50' 20")

The Foster Cemetery is located in Aroostook County<2>.

The county seat for Aroostook County is located in Houlton. Houlton lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the south of the Foster Cemetery .

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 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 Foster Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Maine:
  • Pages specific to Aroostook County:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Foster 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 30 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Foster Cemetery.

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

    • Monticello
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Bloomfield
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Oakville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakville came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakville
    • Beckim Settlement
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beckim Settlement came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beckim Settlement
    • Jackson Falls
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jackson Falls came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson Falls
    • Lakeville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Long Settlement
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Settlement came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Settlement
    • Bridgewater
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridgewater have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgewater
      • Bridgewater is located in Aroostook County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 560 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bridgewater <4>
    • Lindsay
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lindsay came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lindsay
    • Deerville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deerville came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deerville
    • Jacksonville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jacksonville came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacksonville
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jacksonville <4>
    • Avondale
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avondale came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avondale
    • Continue List   (18 more) ...
      • Charleston
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Charleston. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charleston
      • Tracey Mills
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tracey Mills came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tracey Mills
      • Jacksontown
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jacksontown came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacksontown
      • Upper Waterville
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Centreville
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centreville came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centreville
      • Hartley Settlement
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartley Settlement came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartley Settlement
      • Belleville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belleville came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belleville
      • Saint Thomas
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Thomas came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Thomas
      • Simonds Parish
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simonds Parish came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simonds Parish
      • Gregg Settlement
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gregg Settlement came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gregg Settlement
      • Houlton
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Richmond Corner
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richmond Corner came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richmond Corner
      • Plymouth
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plymouth came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plymouth
      • Hartford
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartford came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartford
      • Waterville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Connell
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Connell came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Connell
      • East Centreville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Centreville came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Centreville
      • Royalton
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royalton came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royalton

    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 Foster Cemetery. The following communities are located in Aroostook County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 13 miles [20.9 km] of the Foster Cemetery.<7>

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

    • Jewell Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jewell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jewell Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jewell Cemetery
    • Weed Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weed Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Weed Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weed Cemetery
    • Smith Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Littleton Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Littleton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Littleton Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Littleton Cemetery
    • Henderson Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Henderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Henderson Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henderson Cemetery
    • St. Bonaventure RC Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Lakeville United Baptist Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Watson Settlement Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Perry Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Perry Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perry Cemetery
    • Avondale Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Boundary Line Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boundary Line Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Boundary Line Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boundary Line Cemetery
    • Bridgewater Corner Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bridgewater Corner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bridgewater Corner Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bridgewater Corner Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Watson Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Watson Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watson Cemetery
      • Tracey Mills Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Sanborn Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sanborn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sanborn Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sanborn Cemetery
      • Waterville United Baptist Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Tapley Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tapley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tapley Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tapley Cemetery
      • Ludlow Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ludlow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ludlow Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ludlow Cemetery
      • Evergreen Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Evergreen Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the northwest of Houlton.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #796559 <8>
      • New St. Marys Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New St. Marys Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New St. Marys Cemetery
      • St. Mary of the Visitation RC Church Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • The St. Mary of the Visitation RC Church Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Mary of the Visitation RC Church Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the west of Houlton.
        • The St. Mary of the Visitation RC Church Cemetery has also been known as:
        • St. Mary of the Visitation Cemetery
        • St. Marys Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary of the Visitation RC Church Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2400716 <8>
      • Old St. Marys Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old St. Marys Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old St. Marys Cemetery
      • Old Soldiers Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Soldiers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Soldiers Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Soldiers Cemetery
      • Lower Waterville United Baptist Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Waterville Community Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • East Blaine Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Blaine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The East Blaine Cemetery is located in Aroostook County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Blaine 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 Foster Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1910368  (Foster Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1910368 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: Monticello
      • County: Aroostook         Elev: 119
      • Location given for GNIS #1910368 (Foster Cemetery)

    The official website for Aroostook County: www.aroostook.me.us/

    The official website for State of Maine: https://www.maine.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 Maine's counties, including Aroostook, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Foster Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 46.3098, Longitude: -67.8389       In this case, the coordinates for the Foster Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database.
    <6>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.
    <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 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.




 

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