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A visit to the German 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 German Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   43.1111°   (43° 6' 39")

Lon:   -83.4242°   (-83° 25' 27")

The German Cemetery is located in Lapeer County<2>.

The county seat for Lapeer County is located in Lapeer. Lapeer lies just to the southeast of the German Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> of the German Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Dodge Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dodge Cemetery
    • The Dodge Cemetery is located in Genesee County
    • The Dodge Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Flint River Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #523 <5>
  • Bentley Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bentley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bentley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bentley Cemetery is located in Lapeer County
  • Woodlawn Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Woodlawn Cemetery is located in Lapeer County
  • Hollenbeck Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hollenbeck Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hollenbeck Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hollenbeck Cemetery is located in Lapeer County
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Genesee County
  • Elba Twp. Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elba Twp. Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elba Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Elba Twp. Cemetery is located in Lapeer County
  • Millville Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Millville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Millville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Millville Cemetery is located in Lapeer County
  • Smith Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Hill Cemetery is located in Genesee County
  • Cottage Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cottage Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cottage Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cottage Cemetery is located in Genesee County
  • Eastwood Colonial Memorial Gardens
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eastwood Colonial Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eastwood Colonial Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Eastwood Colonial Memorial Gardens is located in Genesee County
  • Davison Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davison Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Davison Cemetery is located in Genesee County
  • Dawn Memorial Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dawn Memorial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dawn Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dawn Memorial Cemetery is located in Lapeer County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Lapeer State Home Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lapeer State Home Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lapeer State Home Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lapeer State Home Cemetery is located in Lapeer County
    • Mt. Hope Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Stiles Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Otter Lake Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Richfield Union Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richfield Union Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richfield Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Richfield Union Cemetery is located in Genesee County
    • Mt. Loretto Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Loretto Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Loretto Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Loretto Cemetery is located in Lapeer County
    • Tanner Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tanner Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tanner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tanner Cemetery is located in Genesee County
    • Clark Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clark Cemetery is located in Lapeer County
    • West Deerfield Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Deerfield Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Deerfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The West Deerfield Cemetery is located in Lapeer County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the German Cemetery.

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

  • Columbiaville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Russellville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russellville
    • Russellville is located in Genesee County
  • Lapeer
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lapeer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lapeer
    • Lapeer is located in Lapeer County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,452 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lapeer <6>
  • Otisville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otisville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otisville
    • Otisville is located in Genesee County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 824 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Otisville <6>
  • Davison
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davison have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davison
    • Davison is located in Genesee County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,860 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Davison <6>
  • Otter Lake
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otter Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otter Lake
    • Otter Lake is located in Lapeer County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 377 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Otter Lake <6>
  • Barnes Lake - Millers Lake
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Genesee
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Genesee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Genesee
    • Genesee is located in Genesee County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Genesee <6>
  • Hadley
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hadley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hadley
    • Hadley is located in Lapeer County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hadley <6>
  • Hunters Creek
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Creek
    • Hunters Creek is located in Lapeer County
  • Fostoria
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fostoria have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fostoria
    • Fostoria is located in Tuscola County
  • Millington
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Kings Mill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Mill
      • Kings Mill is located in Lapeer County
    • Burton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Atlas
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atlas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atlas
      • Atlas is located in Genesee County
    • Metamora
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Lum
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lum
      • Lum is located in Lapeer County
    • Mount Morris
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Beecher
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beecher have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beecher
      • Beecher is located in Genesee County
    • Flint
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint
      • Flint is located in Genesee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 94,968 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Flint <6>
    • Goodrich
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Attica
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Attica have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Attica
      • Attica is located in Lapeer County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Attica <6>
    • North Branch
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Mayville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Grand Blanc
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Farrandville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farrandville
      • Farrandville is located in Genesee County
    • Juniata
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Juniata
      • Juniata is located in Tuscola County
    • Clio
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Clio. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clio
      • Clio is located in Genesee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,480 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clio <6>

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 German Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Lapeer County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #2575799  (German Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #2575799 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: Elba
    • County: Lapeer         Elev: 246
    • Location given for GNIS #2575799 (German Cemetery)

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 Lapeer, 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 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 German Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.1111, Longitude: -83.4242       In this case, the coordinates for the German 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 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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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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