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A visit to the Thompson Cemetery ...


The location of the Thompson 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 Thompson Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   43.8772°   (43° 52' 37")

Lon:   -84.7061°   (-84° 42' 21")

The Thompson Cemetery is located in Clare County<2>.

The county seat for Clare County is located in Harrison. Harrison lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Thompson Cemetery .

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 professional and volunteer 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 Thompson Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Michigan:
  • Pages specific to Clare 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 Thompson 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 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Thompson Cemetery.

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

    • Dover
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dover
      • Dover is located in Clare County
    • Vernon City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vernon City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vernon City
      • Vernon City is located in Isabella County
    • Clare
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Loomis
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loomis
      • Loomis is located in Isabella County
    • Hatton
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hatton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatton
      • Hatton is located in Clare County
    • Farwell
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Allendale
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allendale
      • Allendale is located in Clare County
    • Coleman
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Harrison
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Beaverton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Rosebush
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Gladwin
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Lake George
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake George
        • Lake George is located in Clare County
      • Lake
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake
        • Lake is located in Clare County
        • Former name for Lake:
        • Lake Station
      • Jordan
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jordan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jordan
        • Jordan is located in Isabella County
      • Brinton
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brinton
        • Brinton is located in Isabella County
      • Beal City
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beal City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beal City
        • Beal City is located in Isabella County
      • Edenville
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edenville
        • Edenville is located in Midland County
      • Weidman
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weidman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weidman
        • Weidman is located in Isabella County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Weidman <4>
      • White Star
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Star
        • White Star is located in Gladwin County
      • Wooden Shoe Village
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wooden Shoe Village
        • Wooden Shoe Village is located in Gladwin County
      • Meredith
        (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meredith
        • Meredith is located in Clare 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 Thompson Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Clare County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 12 miles [19.3 km] of the Thompson Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Wood Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wood Cemetery is located in Clare County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wood Cemetery
    • East Colonville Amish Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • St. Cecilia Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • The St. Cecilia Cemetery is located in Clare County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Cecilia Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Clare.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Cecilia Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2188971 <6>
    • Cherry Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • The Cherry Grove Cemetery is located in Clare County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Cherry Grove Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Clare.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cherry Grove Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #614702 <6>
    • Elm Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elm Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elm Grove Cemetery is located in Clare County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elm Grove Cemetery
    • Arthur Twp. Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • The Arthur Twp. Cemetery is located in Clare County
      • The Arthur Twp. Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Arthur Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arthur Twp. Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #41 <6>
    • Ott Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ott Cemetery is located in Clare County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ott Cemetery
    • Hatton Twp. Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Wise Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wise Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wise Cemetery is located in Isabella County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wise Cemetery
    • Surrey Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Surrey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Surrey Cemetery is located in Clare County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Surrey Cemetery
    • Vernon Twp. Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vernon Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Vernon Twp. Cemetery is located in Isabella County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vernon Twp. Cemetery
    • St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. John's Lutheran Cemetery is located in Clare County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • St. Henrys Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Henrys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Henrys Cemetery is located in Isabella County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Henrys Cemetery
      • Beaverton City Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beaverton City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Beaverton City Cemetery is located in Gladwin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beaverton City Cemetery
      • Grout Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grout Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Grout Cemetery is located in Gladwin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grout Cemetery
      • Maple Grove Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • 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 Clare County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maple Grove Cemetery
      • St. Athanasius Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Athanasius Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Athanasius Cemetery is located in Clare County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Athanasius Cemetery
      • Old Township Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Township Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Township Cemetery is located in Clare County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Township Cemetery
      • Gilmore Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilmore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gilmore Cemetery is located in Isabella County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilmore Cemetery
      • River Lawn Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the River Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The River Lawn Cemetery is located in Isabella County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the River Lawn Cemetery
      • Warren Twp. Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Warren Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Warren Twp. Cemetery is located in Midland County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Warren Twp. 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 Thompson Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #2516669  (Thompson Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #2516669 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: Browns Corners
      • County: Clare         Elev: 286
      • Location given for GNIS #2516669 (Thompson Cemetery)

    The official website for Clare County: www.clareco.net/

    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 Clare, 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 Thompson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.8772, Longitude: -84.7061       In this case, the coordinates for the Thompson 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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