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The location of the Ely Graves 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 Ely Graves ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Ely Graves

Lat:   42.0250°   (42° 1' 29")

Lon:   -86.2361°   (-86° 14' 9")

The Ely Graves is located in Berrien County<2>.

The county seat for Berrien County is located in Saint Joseph. Saint Joseph lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Ely Graves .

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 Ely Graves:

  • Pages specific to Michigan:
  • Pages specific to Berrien County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 30 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Ely Graves.

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

    • Eau Claire
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eau Claire have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eau Claire
      • Eau Claire is located in Berrien County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 591 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eau Claire <4>
    • Shanghai Corners
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shanghai Corners
      • Shanghai Corners is located in Berrien County
    • Hartman
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartman
      • Hartman is located in Berrien County
    • Berrien Center
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berrien Center have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berrien Center
      • Berrien Center is located in Berrien County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Berrien Center <4>
    • Sodus
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sodus have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sodus
      • Sodus is located in Berrien County
    • Berrien Springs
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berrien Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berrien Springs
      • Berrien Springs is located in Berrien County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,718 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Berrien Springs <4>
    • Dowagiac
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Sumnerville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sumnerville
      • Sumnerville is located in Cass County
    • Pokagon
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pokagon
      • Pokagon is located in Cass County
    • Hinchman
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hinchman
      • Hinchman is located in Berrien County
    • Scottdale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottdale
      • Scottdale is located in Berrien County
    • Coloma
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coloma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coloma
      • Coloma is located in Berrien County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,402 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coloma <4>
    • Continue List   (18 more) ...
      • La Grange
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Grange
        • La Grange is located in Cass County
      • Benton Heights
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benton Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benton Heights
        • Benton Heights is located in Berrien County
      • Watervliet
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Benton Harbor
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Fair Plain
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Plain have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Plain
        • Fair Plain is located in Berrien County
      • Baroda
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baroda have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baroda
        • Baroda is located in Berrien County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 879 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baroda <4>
      • Niles
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Niles
        • Niles is located in Berrien County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,093 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Niles <4>
      • Hartford
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Riverside
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside
        • Riverside is located in Berrien County
      • Mizpah Park
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mizpah Park
        • Mizpah Park is located in Berrien County
      • Saint Joseph
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Paw Paw Lake
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paw Paw Lake
        • Paw Paw Lake is located in Berrien County
      • Snow
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snow
        • Snow is located in Berrien County
      • Cassopolis
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cassopolis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cassopolis
        • Cassopolis is located in Cass County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,698 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cassopolis <4>
      • Decatur
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Decatur have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decatur
        • Decatur is located in Van Buren County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,716 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Decatur <4>
      • Shoreham
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoreham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoreham
        • Shoreham is located in Berrien County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 829 people
      • Glenlord
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenlord
        • Glenlord is located in Berrien County
        • Glenlord has also been known as:
        • Glen Lord
      • Stevensville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)

    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 Ely Graves. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Berrien County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Ely Graves.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Ely Graves.<5>

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

    • Zion Evangelical Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Evangelical Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zion Evangelical Cemetery is located in Berrien County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Evangelical Cemetery
    • Ferry Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ferry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ferry Cemetery is located in Berrien County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ferry Cemetery
    • Gilbert Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilbert Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gilbert Cemetery is located in Cass County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilbert Cemetery
    • Indian Lake Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Indian Lake Cemetery is located in Cass County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian Lake Cemetery
    • Cullinane Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cullinane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cullinane Cemetery is located in Cass County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cullinane Cemetery
    • Eau Claire Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eau Claire Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Eau Claire Cemetery is located in Berrien County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eau Claire Cemetery
    • Franklin Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Franklin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Franklin Cemetery is located in Berrien County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Franklin Cemetery
    • Pennyan Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pennyan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pennyan Cemetery is located in Berrien County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pennyan Cemetery
    • Shanghai Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shanghai Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shanghai Cemetery is located in Berrien County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shanghai Cemetery
    • South Maple Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Maple Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The South Maple Grove Cemetery is located in Berrien County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Maple Grove Cemetery
    • Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery is located in Cass County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery
    • Lett Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lett Cemetery is located in Berrien County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lett Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • California Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the California Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The California Cemetery is located in Cass County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the California Cemetery
      • Byers Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Byers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Byers Cemetery is located in Berrien County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Byers Cemetery
      • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Berrien County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • Berrien Center Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Berrien Center Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Berrien Center Cemetery is located in Berrien County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Berrien Center Cemetery
      • Burlington Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burlington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Burlington Cemetery is located in Cass County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burlington Cemetery
      • Red Mill Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Red Mill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Red Mill Cemetery is located in Cass County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Red Mill Cemetery
      • Keeler Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keeler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Keeler Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keeler Cemetery
      • Pearl Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pearl Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pearl Cemetery is located in Berrien County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pearl Cemetery
      • Rodgers Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rodgers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rodgers Cemetery is located in Cass County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rodgers Cemetery
      • Riverside Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riverside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Riverside Cemetery is located in Cass County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverside 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 Ely Graves:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #2374161  (Ely Graves)
      • Note: GNIS record #2374161 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: Sister Lakes
      • County: Berrien         Elev: 250
      • Location given for GNIS #2374161 (Ely Graves)

    The official website for State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.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 Michigan's counties, including Berrien, 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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Ely Graves. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.0250, Longitude: -86.2361       In this case, the coordinates for the Ely Graves 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>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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