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A visit to the Shaver 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 Shaver Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   42.1206°   (42° 7' 14")

Lon:   -85.6978°   (-85° 41' 52")

The Shaver Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County<2>.

The county seat for Kalamazoo County is located in Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Shaver Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

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

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

  • Pleasant Valley Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Valley Cemetery
    • 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
  • Harrison Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrison Cemetery
    • 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
  • Kern Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kern Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kern Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kern Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
  • Schoolcraft Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Schoolcraft Cemetery
    • 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
  • Flowerfield Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flowerfield Cemetery
    • 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
  • Pretty Lake Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pretty Lake Cemetery
    • 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
  • Virgo Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Virgo Cemetery
    • 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
  • Hope Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hope Cemetery
    • 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
  • Howardsville Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Howardsville Cemetery
    • 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
  • Gourdneck Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gourdneck Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gourdneck Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gourdneck Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Portage South Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Portage South Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Portage South Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Portage South Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • 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
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Bly Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bly Cemetery
      • 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
    • Mint Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mint Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mint Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mint Cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Chamberlin Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chamberlin Cemetery
      • 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
    • Knobhill Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knobhill Cemetery
      • 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
    • Upper Flatbush Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Upper Flatbush Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Upper Flatbush Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Upper Flatbush Cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Moore Park Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Park Cemetery
      • The Moore Park Cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Schoolcraft Twp. Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Schoolcraft Twp. Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Schoolcraft Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Schoolcraft Twp. Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Portage Central Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Portage Central Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Portage Central Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Portage Central Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Dry Prairie Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dry Prairie Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dry Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dry Prairie Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Shaver Cemetery.

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

  • Schoolcraft
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Chamberlain
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chamberlain
    • Chamberlain is located in Saint Joseph County
  • Portage
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Mattawan
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • 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 <5>
  • Marcellus
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Vicksburg
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Lawton
    (8 miles [12.9 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 <5>
  • Oshtemo
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oshtemo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oshtemo
    • Oshtemo is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oshtemo <5>
  • Parkville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkville
    • Parkville is located in Saint Joseph County
  • Milwood
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milwood
    • Milwood is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Almena
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Almena. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almena
    • Almena is located in Van Buren County
  • Paw Paw
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Three Rivers
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • 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 <5>
    • Pavillion Center
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pavillion Center
      • Pavillion Center is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Wakelee
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wakelee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wakelee
      • Wakelee is located in Cass County
    • Kalamazoo
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Westwood
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Fabius
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fabius
      • Fabius is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Mendon
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mendon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mendon
      • Mendon is located in Saint Joseph County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 848 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mendon <5>
    • Comstock
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Comstock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Comstock
      • Comstock is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Eastwood
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastwood
      • Eastwood is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Decatur
      (14 miles [22.5 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 <5>
    • 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
    • North Lake
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Scotts
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotts
      • Scotts is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scotts <5>
    • Parchment
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parchment have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parchment
      • Parchment is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,825 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Parchment <5>

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 Shaver Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Kalamazoo County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 helpful 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 Shaver Cemetery:

The official website for Kalamazoo County: www.kalcounty.com/

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 Kalamazoo, 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 Shaver Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.1206, Longitude: -85.6978       In this case, the coordinates for the Shaver 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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.




 

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