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A visit to the Kern Cemetery ...


The location of the Kern 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 Kern Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   42.1270°   (42° 7' 37")

Lon:   -85.7683°   (-85° 46' 5")

The Kern Cemetery is located in Van Buren County<2>.

The county seat for Van Buren County is located in Paw Paw. Paw Paw lies just to the northwest of the Kern Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with 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 Kern Cemetery:

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

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Kern Cemetery.

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

    • Chamberlain
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chamberlain
      • Chamberlain is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Lawton
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawton
      • Lawton is located in Van Buren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,796 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lawton <4>
    • Schoolcraft
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Mattawan
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mattawan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattawan
      • Mattawan is located in Van Buren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,973 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mattawan <4>
    • Marcellus
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Paw Paw
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Almena
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Almena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almena
      • Almena is located in Van Buren County
    • Portage
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Oshtemo
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oshtemo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oshtemo
      • Oshtemo is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oshtemo <4>
    • Decatur
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • 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>
    • Wakelee
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wakelee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wakelee
      • Wakelee is located in Cass County
    • Vicksburg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Parkville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkville
        • Parkville is located in Saint Joseph County
      • Milwood
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milwood
        • Milwood is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Westwood
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westwood
        • Westwood is located in Kalamazoo County
      • North Lake
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Lake
        • North Lake is located in Van Buren County
      • Three Rivers
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Three Rivers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Rivers
        • Three Rivers is located in Saint Joseph County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,600 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Three Rivers <4>
      • Kalamazoo
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Penn
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penn
        • Penn is located in Cass County
      • Jones
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Corey
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corey
        • Corey is located in Cass County
      • Fabius
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fabius
        • Fabius is located in Saint Joseph County
      • Pavillion Center
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pavillion Center
        • Pavillion Center is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Glendale
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glendale
        • Glendale is located in Van Buren County
      • Lawrence
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)

    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 Kern Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Van Buren County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Kern Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Pleasant Valley Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Valley Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Valley Cemetery
    • Shaver Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shaver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shaver Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shaver Cemetery
    • Virgo Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Virgo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Virgo Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Virgo Cemetery
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Chamberlin Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chamberlin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chamberlin Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chamberlin Cemetery
    • Harrison Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harrison Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrison Cemetery
    • Pretty Lake Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pretty Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pretty Lake Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pretty Lake Cemetery
    • Harwick Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harwick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harwick Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harwick Cemetery
    • Bly Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bly Cemetery is located in Cass County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bly Cemetery
    • Schoolcraft Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Schoolcraft Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Schoolcraft Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Schoolcraft Cemetery
    • Hope Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hope Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hope Cemetery
    • Maple Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maple Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Maple Grove Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maple Grove Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Anderson Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Anderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Anderson Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anderson Cemetery
      • Howardsville Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Howardsville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Howardsville Cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Howardsville Cemetery
      • Flowerfield Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flowerfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Flowerfield Cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flowerfield Cemetery
      • Bangs Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bangs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bangs Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bangs Cemetery
      • Pioneer Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pioneer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pioneer Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pioneer Cemetery
      • St. Marys Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
      • Prospect Hill Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prospect Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Prospect Hill Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prospect Hill Cemetery
      • Rose Hill Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rose Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rose Hill Cemetery is located in Cass County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rose Hill Cemetery
      • Haight Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haight Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Haight Cemetery is located in Cass County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haight Cemetery
      • Knobhill Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Knobhill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Knobhill Cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knobhill 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 Kern Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #629620  (Kern Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #629620 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: Lawton
      • County: Van Buren         Elev: 289
      • Location given for GNIS #629620 (Kern Cemetery)

    The official website for Van Buren County: www.vbco.org/

    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 Van Buren, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Kern Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.1270, Longitude: -85.7683       In this case, the coordinates for the Kern 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>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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