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A visit to the Davis 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 Davis Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   40.5736°   (40° 34' 24")

Lon:   -91.9785°   (-91° 58' 42")

The Davis Cemetery is located in Scotland County<2>.

The county seat for Scotland County is located in Memphis. Memphis lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the southwest of the Davis Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Davis Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Prospect Grove Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prospect Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prospect Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Prospect Grove Cemetery is located in Scotland County
  • Heald Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Heald Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Heald Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Heald Cemetery is located in Scotland County
  • North Upton Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Upton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Upton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The North Upton Cemetery is located in Van Buren County (IA)
  • Brookhart Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brookhart Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brookhart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brookhart Cemetery is located in Scotland County
  • Gorgas Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gorgas Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gorgas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gorgas Cemetery is located in Scotland County
  • Mantoyne Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mantoyne Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mantoyne Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mantoyne Cemetery is located in Van Buren County (IA)
  • Penn Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Penn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Penn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Penn Cemetery is located in Scotland County
  • Rathburn Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rathburn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rathburn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rathburn Cemetery is located in Scotland County
  • Harness Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harness Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harness Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Harness Cemetery is located in Van Buren County (IA)
  • Miller Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Miller Cemetery is located in Van Buren County (IA)
  • White Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The White Cemetery is located in Van Buren County (IA)
  • Wiley Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wiley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wiley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wiley Cemetery is located in Van Buren County (IA)
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Phillips Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Van Buren County (IA)
    • Billups Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Billups Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Billups Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Billups Cemetery is located in Scotland County
    • Needham Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Needham Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Needham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Needham Cemetery is located in Scotland County
    • McHenry Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McHenry Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McHenry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McHenry Cemetery is located in Scotland County
    • Conkle Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Conkle Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Conkle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Conkle Cemetery is located in Clark County
    • Blackledge Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blackledge Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blackledge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Blackledge Cemetery is located in Van Buren County (IA)
    • Jones Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jones Cemetery is located in Van Buren County (IA)
    • Maple Grove Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maple Grove Cemetery
      • The Maple Grove Cemetery is located in Van Buren County (IA)
      • The Maple Grove Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Cantril Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #95388 <5>
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Scotland County
    • Spencer Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spencer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spencer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spencer Cemetery is located in Clark County
    • Anderson Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anderson Cemetery
      • 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 (IA)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Davis Cemetery.

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

  • Mount Sterling
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Cantril
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cantril have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cantril
    • Cantril is located in Van Buren County (IA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 208 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cantril <6>
  • Arbela
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Granger
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granger
    • Granger is located in Scotland County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 34 people
  • Acasto
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acasto
    • Acasto is located in Clark County
  • Luray
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luray have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luray
    • Luray is located in Clark County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 94 people
  • Chambersburg
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chambersburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chambersburg
    • Chambersburg is located in Clark County
  • Anson
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Anson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anson
    • Anson is located in Clark County
  • Keosauqua
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
  • Milton
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milton
    • Milton is located in Van Buren County (IA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 400 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milton <6>
  • Memphis
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Wyaconda
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyaconda
    • Wyaconda is located in Clark County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 211 people
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Bonaparte
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonaparte have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonaparte
      • Bonaparte is located in Van Buren County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 405 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bonaparte <6>
    • Farmington
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • South Gorin
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Gorin
      • South Gorin is located in Scotland County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 93 people
    • Gorin
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gorin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gorin
      • Gorin is located in Scotland County
    • Medill
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medill
      • Medill is located in Clark County
    • Athens
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athens
      • Athens is located in Clark County
    • Peaksville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peaksville
      • Peaksville is located in Clark County
    • Croton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Croton
      • Croton is located in Lee County (IA)
    • Kilbourn
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kilbourn
      • Kilbourn is located in Van Buren County (IA)
    • Revere
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Kahoka
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kahoka have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kahoka
      • Kahoka is located in Clark County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,031 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kahoka <6>
    • Pulaski
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pulaski have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pulaski
      • Pulaski is located in Davis County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 291 people

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 Davis Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Scotland County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #716721  (Davis Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #716721 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: Mount Sterling
    • County: Scotland         Elev: 219
    • Location given for GNIS #716721 (Davis Cemetery)

The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.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 Missouri's counties, including Scotland, 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 Davis Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.5736, Longitude: -91.9785       In this case, the coordinates for the Davis 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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