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A visit to the Pierceson Cemetery ...


The location of the Pierceson 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 Pierceson Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   42.4475°   (42° 26' 50")

Lon:   -85.9978°   (-85° 59' 52")

The Pierceson Cemetery is located in Allegan County<2>.

The county seat for Allegan County is located in Allegan. Allegan lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the northeast of the Pierceson Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we 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 Pierceson Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Michigan:
  • Pages specific to Allegan 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 Pierceson 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Pierceson Cemetery.

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

    • Bloomingdale
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Grand Junction
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Pullman
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pullman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pullman
      • Pullman is located in Allegan County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pullman <4>
    • Lacota
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacota
      • Lacota is located in Van Buren County
    • Breedsville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Gobles
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Leisure
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leisure
      • Leisure is located in Allegan County
      • Leisure has also been known as:
      • East Casco
    • Kibbie
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kibbie
      • Kibbie is located in Van Buren County
    • Allegan
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Spring Grove
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Grove
      • Spring Grove is located in Allegan County
    • Bangor
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bangor
      • Bangor is located in Van Buren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,808 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bangor <4>
    • Glendale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glendale
      • Glendale is located in Van Buren County
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Hawkhead
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawkhead
        • Hawkhead is located in Allegan County
      • Kendall
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kendall
        • Kendall is located in Van Buren County
      • Fennville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • North Lake
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • 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
      • Glenn
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Glenn Haven Shores
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenn Haven Shores
        • Glenn Haven Shores is located in Allegan County
        • Glenn Haven Shores has also been known as:
        • Hollywood
      • Cedar Bluff
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Bluff
        • Cedar Bluff is located in Allegan County
      • Miami Park
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miami Park
        • Miami Park is located in Allegan County
        • Miami Park has also been known as:
        • Miami Park Beach
        • Miomi Park Beach
      • Mount Pleasant
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
        • Mount Pleasant is located in Allegan County
      • South Haven Highlands
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Glenn Shores
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenn Shores
        • Glenn Shores is located in Allegan County
        • Glenn Shores has also been known as:
        • Glenn Stores
      • South Haven
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Ganges
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ganges
        • Ganges is located in Allegan 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 Pierceson Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Allegan County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Pierceson 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 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Pierceson Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Indian Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Indian Cemetery is located in Allegan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian Cemetery
    • Thompson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
    • Pecktown Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pecktown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pecktown Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pecktown Cemetery
    • Lindsley Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lindsley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lindsley Cemetery is located in Allegan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lindsley Cemetery
    • Lee Twp. Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lee Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lee Twp. Cemetery is located in Allegan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Twp. Cemetery
    • Base Line Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Base Line Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Base Line Cemetery is located in Allegan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Base Line Cemetery
    • Rowe Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rowe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rowe Cemetery is located in Allegan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rowe Cemetery
    • Saints Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Saints Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Saints Cemetery is located in Allegan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Saints Cemetery
    • Sacred Heart Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
    • Grand Junction Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grand Junction Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Grand Junction Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grand Junction Cemetery
    • Spring Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spring Grove Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Grove Cemetery
    • Tucker Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tucker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tucker Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tucker Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • 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 Allegan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pearl Cemetery
      • Lacota Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lacota Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lacota Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lacota Cemetery
      • Breedsville Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Breedsville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Breedsville Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Breedsville Cemetery
      • Evergreen Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
      • Mallory Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • The Mallory Cemetery is located in Allegan County
        • The Mallory Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Blackman Cemetery
        • Mallery Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mallory Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #975 <6>
      • Oakwood Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Valley Twp. Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Valley Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Valley Twp. Cemetery is located in Allegan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Valley Twp. Cemetery
      • Oak Grove Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • 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 Allegan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
      • Stuller Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stuller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Stuller Cemetery is located in Allegan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stuller Cemetery
      • Stephenson Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stephenson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Stephenson Cemetery is located in Allegan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stephenson Cemetery
      • Monk Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Monk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Monk Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Monk Cemetery
      • Robinson Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Robinson Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinson Cemetery
      • Earl Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Earl Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Earl Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Earl Cemetery
      • Millgrove Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • The Millgrove Cemetery is located in Allegan County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Millgrove Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the southeast of Allegan.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Millgrove Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1014084 <6>

    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 Pierceson Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #634838  (Pierceson Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #634838 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: Bloomingdale
      • County: Allegan         Elev: 237
      • Location given for GNIS #634838 (Pierceson Cemetery)

    The official website for Allegan County: www.allegancounty.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 Allegan, 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 Pierceson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.4475, Longitude: -85.9978       In this case, the coordinates for the Pierceson 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.
    <6>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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