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A visit to the Betts Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Betts Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Betts Cemetery (FG ID #2447087)

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 Betts Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   34.6861°   (34° 41' 9")

Lon:   -88.6117°   (-88° 36' 42")

The cemetery is located in Prentiss County<3>.

As an estimate, the Betts Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the southeast of Booneville.

The county seat for Prentiss County is located in Booneville. Booneville lies just to the southeast of the Betts Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Betts Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Gaston Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gaston Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gaston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gaston Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
  • Wolf Creek Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wolf Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wolf Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wolf Creek Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
  • Morton Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morton Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morton Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Morton Chapel Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
  • Crossroads Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jumpertown Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jumpertown Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jumpertown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jumpertown Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
  • Booneville Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Pisgah Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pisgah Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pisgah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pisgah Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
  • Jumpertown Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jumpertown Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jumpertown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jumpertown Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
  • Blackland Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Osborne Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Osborne Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Osborne Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Osborne Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
  • Lakeview Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lakeview Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lakeview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lakeview Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
  • Friendship Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Friendship Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
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    • Campground Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campground Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campground Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Campground Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
    • Oak Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
    • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Grove Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
    • Rienzi Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rienzi Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rienzi Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rienzi Cemetery is located in Alcorn County
    • Alcorn Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alcorn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alcorn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Alcorn Cemetery is located in Alcorn County
    • Pauls Chapel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pauls Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pauls Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pauls Chapel Cemetery is located in Tippah County
    • Rubens Chapel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rubens Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rubens Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rubens Chapel Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
    • Hodges Chapel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hodges Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hodges Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hodges Chapel Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
    • Everett Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Everett Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Everett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Everett Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
    • Cains Chapel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cains Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cains Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cains Chapel Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
    • Liberty Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Liberty Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
    • Smith Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
    • Rienzi Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rienzi Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rienzi Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rienzi Cemetery is located in Alcorn County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Betts Cemetery.

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

  • Booneville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Jumpertown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Blackland
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Pisgah
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Lake City
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake City
    • Lake City is located in Prentiss County
  • Wheeler
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Rienzi
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Geeville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Geeville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geeville
    • Geeville is located in Prentiss County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Geeville
    • From the Betts Cemetery to Geeville
  • Hightown
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hightown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hightown
    • Hightown is located in Alcorn County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Hightown
    • From the Betts Cemetery to Hightown
  • Altitude
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Biggersville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
  • Jacinto
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Searcy Town
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Searcy Town have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Searcy Town
      • Searcy Town is located in Alcorn County
    • Allentown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Baldwyn
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Kossuth
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Dumas
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dumas have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dumas
      • Dumas is located in Tippah County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 474 people
    • Graham
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • New Site
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Marietta
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marietta have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marietta
      • Marietta is located in Prentiss County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 253 people
    • Burton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Burton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burton
      • Burton is located in Prentiss County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Burton
      • From the Betts Cemetery to Burton
    • Alpine
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Guntown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Glen
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen
      • Glen is located in Alcorn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 406 people
    • Glens
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Glens. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glens
      • Glens is located in Alcorn County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Glens
      • From the Betts Cemetery to Glens

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 Betts Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Prentiss County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These 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 Betts 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 Betts Cemetery:

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' 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 Betts Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.6861, Longitude: -88.6117    
<3>If you're interested in how the shape of Mississippi's counties, including Prentiss, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<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 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.
<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.